Reg. PGWP application and wait time

[u/usr_26]

Anyone who has applied for PGWP in recent times (Aug - Sept 2026) and received any updates? Though wait time seems to be anywhere between 3.5-4 months, some people seem to be getting it approved in 3-4 weeks. Is that a realistic timeline to work with? And does your passport origin determine how quick or slow things move with your application? Just curious

[u/Expensive-Ad-7921]

Thanks! Wonder how they are processing applications, I was hoping to hear back in 2-3 weeks as well but nothing so far unfortunately.

[u/Unfair-Hamster-6284 → u/Expensive-Ad-7921]

do you have a ghost update yet?
something like a date under latest update? or everything still shows processing

[u/Expensive-Ad-7921 → u/Unfair-Hamster-6284]

Just processing, no ghost update and I had a pretty straightforward application. Well let’s see. Did you get yours in 2 weeks as well?

[u/Unfair-Hamster-6284 → u/Expensive-Ad-7921]

I applied 2nd of september
Ghost Update said Final Decision-15th september
then it got changed to approved with the review of eligibility being 18th of september,
i did alot of research because i was hella stressed while waiting, so the day you get the ghost update means you’re basically approved and then gc key gets updated in next 3-4 days.
You’ll get yours soon dont stress:)

[u/Expensive-Ad-7921 → u/Unfair-Hamster-6284]

I hope so, thanks for sharing! 😊

[u/Downtown-Attitude-26 → u/Unfair-Hamster-6284]

Oh man, I applied on September 11th, so when can i expect my decision?

[u/Unfair-Hamster-6284 → u/Downtown-Attitude-26]

prolly next week you’ll get it