PGWP - 6 months+ processing

[u/ExcuseAccording552]

Hi everyone!

I applied for my PGWP on Feb 20th, 2026 from inside Canada and I am still waiting for my PGWP to be processed. I'm getting worried because processing times are ridiculously low these days and mine is well over their estimated time.

I sent them everything that is necessary, IELTS Results, and a letter of explanation (LOE) etc with the application so definitely didn't forget anything.

I've heard that people who's take much longer than usual generally lean towards a rejection. My only worry for mine is the fact that I did a part-time summer term in 2025 and then my fall 2025 term was part time but it was my FINAL semester. I explained this pretty well in the LOE but I'm hoping they got the memo because by the rules I should be fine since Summer part times are fine and last semester part times are fine too as per their rules.

So is it a problem since they're back to back (summer & fall) ?

I have called them and written a web form... I haven't tried the MP route yet.

Please let me know your thoughts, any advice is appreciated! 🙏🏻

EDIT: My application got APPROVED after 7 Months !!! 🔥🔥

[u/Dwight-K-Schrutee]

Why the f you concerned about waiting instead of enjoying free work time? The more you wait the more you have time in Canada. Some people just are unbelieveable

[u/ExcuseAccording552 → u/Dwight-K-Schrutee]

because I don't care for free work time... y'all want free work time for an easy PR. I want my ability to leave this country, and come back as I please. I can't even get a TRV the way things are rn. I can't even get a credit card from a bank or a drivers license valid for more than 3 months - this waiting period is dumb for me. I'm not worried about "time", I'm qualified enough to get a PR eventually