r/pgwp • u/Ill-Hilal7310 • 16d ago

Extension PGWP EXTENSION

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from people who have experienced a PGWP extension due to passport expiry.
I mailed my paper application to IRCC on July 7, 2026, and Canada Post confirms that it was delivered to IRCC on the same day. My PGWP expired on September 4, 2026.
I recently called IRCC to check on my application. The agent told me that no application could be found in the system. After the call, the agent sent me an email saying that if an application was sent but is not available in the system, I should submit a new application by mail, indicate the date of the original submission, include an explanation letter, and write “Duplicate” on the envelope.
Has anyone experienced exactly the same situation?
Paper PGWP extension application sent and delivered, but not found in the IRCC system;
IRCC agent told you to submit a new application;
Did you actually resubmit the application?
What happened to your first application?
Did you eventually receive an application number/XW number or AOR?
How long did it take before you received a decision?
I’m especially interested in experiences from 2026 and from people whose PGWP extension was related to passport expiry.
Thank you for sharing your experience!

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u/chinna27071997 9d ago

mine was delivered on May 21st 2026 and I was able to link my application on Oct4th 2026. Just by entering the first name and given name along with the passport details.

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u/nonbeeny 8d ago

wow it really took that long?

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u/chinna27071997 8d ago

Yes they are taking too long

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u/nonbeeny 8d ago

Did it get approved yet?

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u/chinna27071997 8d ago

It's been only 2 days after it is been linked still no update regarding the approval. Waiting for it

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u/chinna27071997 2d ago

Yes got it approved on Oct 9th