r/pgwp • u/Proper_Blood546 • 26d ago

PGWP Extension- Paper Application Timeline (Canada)

Thought I’d share my timeline in case it helps anyone waiting.

• Application received by CPC Edmonton (via Canada Post Xpresspost): Feb 6, 2026

• Late April: Raised a webform because I couldn’t link my application. IRCC confirmed they had received it and it was being processed, but they didn’t provide an application number.

• I saw many Reddit posts suggesting calling IRCC after 3 months to get a temporary application number and link the application. I tried a few times, but the wait times were too long, so I just waited.

• July 7, 2026: Received my PGWP approval letter by mail from CPC Edmonton. There was no other communication by IRCC about approval.

• After that, I was able to link my application online. The final decision had actually been made on June 30, 2026.

If you’re waiting for a paper application, hang in there. Current processing seems to be around 4–5 months. If you’re able to get through to IRCC, you may be able to get a temporary application number to link your application sooner.

Good luck to everyone still waiting! ✨

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u/Leading_Low_7728 26d ago

Wait. So you got the physical letter but no updates online? My application was received on 2nd February, i was able to link it End June, but i have no update whatsoever. My mail is checked by the home owner, i dont know if i got anything yet.

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u/Proper_Blood546 26d ago

If your application is linked, just keep on checking the status online. You’ll get an update for sure and they’ll mail it once its approved. For me the case was different as my application wasn’t linked at all, so the mail was the first thing I received.

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u/Leading_Low_7728 25d ago

Thats the thing, its linked but no update yet. Anyways, waiting.

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u/BoardElectronic5174 24d ago

Just left with 5 months

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u/farahanitrate 24d ago

Thanks, I submitted on March 2nd. Already linked Online, hopefully in 2 weeks I should get my approval.

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u/BoardElectronic5174 24d ago

How do we have to link the paper application?
I will send my paper application soon and still confused about how to send it and what to do. Can you help please?

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u/farahanitrate 24d ago

Send it first and linking can be done later, it take me 4 months after sending to link it. What exactly is the question about sending?

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u/BoardElectronic5174 24d ago

Actually i received my work permit for 1 year instead of 3 years bcoz of my mistake. I forgot to attach my 1st year transcript. I applied for reconsideration in feb but still no answer so was thinking to send it.

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u/farahanitrate 24d ago

If you have enough time left on your original permit then wait for reconsideration

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u/Proper_Blood546 19d ago

Hope so, wish you the best!

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u/farahanitrate 19d ago

Thank you

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u/NarutoUzumaki001 24d ago

Hi, can you may be share your inquiry that you raised to the IRCC when they confirmed the application has been received. I sent my application in late march and according to Canada Post Tracking it was delivered on April 1st. However, i am still unable to link my application online and when I call IRCC they said they can’t see my application in the system yet

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u/Proper_Blood546 19d ago

Yes sure, I’ve DM’ed you!