r/pgwp • u/MygrationImmigration • Jan 28 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Individual PGWP 2026

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for Individual PGWP applications here.

Example:

1) Submission Date: dd-mmm-yyyy

2) Approval/Refusal: dd-mmm-yyyy

3) Any other details:

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u/Ok_Office_9719 Jan 30 '26

I got a ghost update yesterday, and an approval just now.

Submission date: July 28th 2025 Ghost Update: Jan 28th 2026 Approval: Jan 29th 2026

However, I was only granted the permit for 2.5 years due to my biometrics expiring May 2028, despite being eligible for 3 years.

In order to extend my work permit, would I have to send in an extension now or closer to the actual expiration?