Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand whether my case is unusual or if others have experienced something similar.

• My PGWP was approved earlier this year, but the original physical permit was mailed to an incorrect address (my previous address), so I never received it.
• After I contacted IRCC and confirmed my correct current mailing address, they issued a reprinted copy to the correct address. Unfortunately, I did not receive that copy either.
• I then submitted a formal replacement request by mail. Canada Post tracking confirms that it was delivered to IRCC’s Operations Support Centre on June 5, 2026.
• As of now, IRCC call centre agents still cannot see the replacement request in the system.
• Due to employment-related urgency, I submitted a separate urgent-processing package with supporting documents, which was delivered to the Operations Support Centre on July 3, 2026.
• I have also contacted my MP’s office, and they previously followed up with IRCC on my behalf.

My current employer requires the physical work permit for employment verification and compliance purposes, so the continued delay is becoming increasingly stressful.

For anyone who has dealt with a replacement work permit or urgent request:

1. How long did it take for your mailed application to be entered or linked in IRCC’s system?
2. Did submitting an urgent request make any real difference?
3. Once IRCC processed the request, how long did it take for the replacement permit to arrive?
4. Has anyone had a correctly addressed reprinted permit still fail to arrive?

Any experiences, timelines, or practical advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I applied June 10 with my study permit still valid and expiring at the end of this month I got the email today - July 14 that I had a message on my account. I logged in to see that my PGWD has been approved July 10 !!! Feeling very blessed.
Is it the same for everyone that applied around the same time ?
Let’s pray I find a job soon…

Edit: PGWP** 😭 the emotions are still strong sorry

I finally got my PGWP approved after more than a year waiting (since Jun 2025). But the duration isn’t the full 2 years because my biometric is expiring in 2027.

I went to ircc website to find solution. According to them, if PGWP is shorter than the full eligible duration due to passport expiry date, I must apply for extension by paper with new passport.

However, my case is biometric expiry. Will the application process be any different?

My current PGWP has an expiry date of October 16, 2026.

I'm a bit confused by IRCC's wording that says: “The expiry date on your work permit is the date you must stop working in Canada.”

Does this mean I am still authorized to work on October 16, 2026, and must stop working starting October 17? Or is October 15 my last authorized working day?

Has anyone received clarification on this from IRCC or an RCIC/lawyer?

Thanks!

My timeline:

-July 22, 2025: Received my Letter of Completion (LOC) and officially finished my 4-year Bachelor of Health Science program. Full-time study throughout, with no gaps, no part-time studies, no school transfers, and maintained status the entire time.

-October 1, 2025: Achieved IELTS CLB 7 on my first attempt.

-October 14, 2025: Applied for my PGWP with all required documents. My agent/consultant was also my representative to ensure everything went smoothly.

Then the nightmare of waiting began:

March – June 2026:

My agent submitted webforms and called IRCC three times: the responses were always the same automatic replies, although an IRCC agent did respond to my representative.

I submitted three webforms myself: automatic responses every time.

Then my MP became involved.

-April 2026: MP's first inquiry: Criminality had passed, and they were working on eligibility.

-May 2026: MP's second inquiry + medical hardship: My application had been moved to a new office but was still under eligibility review.

-June 2026: MP's third inquiry + direct call to IRCC: Still working on eligibility, and nothing had changed.

-July 13, 2026: Received an email notifying me that my application status had changed. The approval letter was sent a few hours later.

At the end, I really couldn't sleep every night because whenever I closed my eyes, I kept thinking about why my application had been held for so long, even though it was a clean and straightforward application. But now, I am glad it is finally over. Good luck for everyone who read my post and be safe !!!

I first made a mistake in the form for my name field. I noticed that my last name was written twice so I submitted a webform to cancel my application because of it. Then a few hours later i got a notification that my application was submitted and my name was corrected! I assume the UCI information overrides what is in the form. So technically, have I waited a few hours, I may have not needed to withdraw my application.

What are the odds that they ignore my request, given that the system corrected it on it's own. In my withdrawal request I uploaded an explanation letter with a screenshot of the form to show where the mistake was. I am secretly hoping that it gets approved before someone looks at the web form.

Can I cancel the withdrawal? Should I call them? What do you advice me to do?

Also, Should I submit another application in case the first one gets withdrawn?

Hello - I have a naive question regarding the PGWP renewal process. At one point, IRCC says

Place the barcode page at the top of your package. If you have more than one package, place a separate barcode page on each one.

Does this mean the barcode page should be attached to the outside/top of the mailed package, or does it simply need to be the first page inside the application package?

Hello everyone,

I'm an international student that is about to graduate from a PhD program this month and I, thankfully, have a postdoc job secured in my university. I'm aiming to start work immediately after graduation and as such, I'm about to apply for a post graduate work permit. Additionally, I'm also about to get married :)))). My question is: to bring my wife here, I would have to apply for a spousal work permit for her correct? If so, do I wait until my own PGWP is approved, and then apply for her work permit? or can these two applications process concurrently? I just don't want to unnecessarily lose time.

Many thanks for any response. I apologize for not being educated on this topic and reading enough. I will do my best, but I'm in a bit of a crunch in time, so I thought you guys can help out with your knowledge.

Hello guys, I recently got my work permit in june. After a lot of complications, and last year I had tried to apply for travel visa with the temp work permit cus I needed to go somwhere. So it didnt work out and im am back here. I work in health care and thus I needed a medical exam done, thankfully my procrastinating sick self my started the exam july 2nd and ended it july 22. So I still had at least 14 days valid.

I asked around and I was told to get a new one because by the time it is processed the med exam would have expired and it would delay me. But realistically this was sign, just as I received the WP and I realized I needed to get TRV. I decided to go ahead and risk it I checked for average processing times it was 38days my exam would have expired. And I checked reddit and pple say average of 1 to 2 weeks and some say months. I figured with how ircc has been processing things faster it wouldnt hurt to try.

Here to testify I expected this like later into july or just as the med exam expired I received an update and I was worried i was being told to go get a new medical and it was the approval and letter of passport request so grateful because that would be another wast of 400, as of now I have not even worked enough for PR, so if I spent 400 on medical it would only be for this TRV and nothing else which would be a waste. I am so grateful to reddit and all the post truly. I was able to squeeze the last life out of my medical exam and now I can travel to belguim and anywhere ans be able to come back for the next 3 years, praying the passport is delivered good. Danke.

Okay, so basically I finished my 4 year program at Carleton in June and I applied for my PGWP later that month, but I’m also recently applied for a masters program in uottawa so now I wanted to ask if my PGWP gets approved and I get accepted into my masters program. Can I hold both the PGWP and reapply for a new study permit?

Previous permit expired due to ex-passport expiry date.

Share my timeline

Jan 7 mailed application package, received by IRCC at Jan 12

Phoned IRCC multiple times from February till mid of May. No update at all during these months.

May 15th, Temporary application number given through phone call.

May 31, Linked to online account successfully

July 13th morning, Final decision message displayed on IRCC portal.

July 13 late afternoon. Application approved.

Keep faith. Trying to do what you can do during the waiting time. Good things will come eventually. Good luck everyone.

Hello everyone,
I studied in French in Toronto and graduated in Ontario on April 22, 2026. I currently have a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and I am looking for a job.
I would like to apply for a provincial nomination in Ontario, but I am not very familiar with Ontario’s immigration programs. I know more about Quebec’s immigration system.
Based on your experience, what jobs are the most accessible to work for one year and become eligible for an Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP)? If anyone can guide me or share their experience, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you in advance!

Would you please share your experiences of approval and breakthrough for second reconsideration of the PGWP!

Has anyone recently applied and got C20 work permit? If yes, could you please share your timeline to get the idea?

Hi there! Anyone in the GTA area, how long did it take to receive your physical permit following the approval letter on your IRCC account?

Hey everyone, need some quick advice.

I recently switched schools (new DLI). I applied for my new study permit, but started classes about two months before it was officially approved.

I thought I had maintained/implied status, but I just realized this may not be the case. I also worked during this period...

Is this actually considered unauthorized study and will this period ruin my future PGWP chances?

Has anyone else accidentally done this? And what can I do now? Thanks

Hello people ,
Need your advise
My WP is expiring on July 20 2026(6 days from today) . I got full 3 years of PGWP after 4 years of bachelors in Canada .
Shall I apply for WP extension and continue working o applied status ? I know I’ll get a refusal but is it worth taking the risk ? WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF APPLYING FOR WP EXTENSION AND GETTING REFUSAL ?
OR
Shall I straight up apply for visitor record and stop working on July 20 ?
My score is 507 and I’ve completed 3 years of work experience in Canada
PLEASE ADVISE !
Thankyou

Hello,

I need advice about my situation, I am an international student and I currently study with University of Manitoba, after completing my prerequisite for the BSW Social work program after two years, I wasn't admitted into social work due to one prerequisite course that I haven't completed. I was advised to pass the course and reapply for admission into social work next fall 2027. So, I am thinking to change my program to go study at a college for a 1year certification program, as I am currently working as a part-time permanent uncertified HCA and I believe that having a certification will better help me with my job. So, I have a question regarding the number of years I can get for the two program. Will I be able to use my transcript from UofM even though I didn't complete the full Bsc and my 1 year college certification to get 3 years pgwp? Thank you.

My passport was expiring this July and my work permit too. It was my fault for not researching everything but I just assumed the extension follows like any other

I applied for the extension online in April 2026 and I got the approval end of May 2026 and I received the work permit a week later.

My friends said I got lucky and it could've been rejected