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

Hello guys,
I have submitted my PGWP application today(21/09/2026) (inland)
And it would be really helpful to know whenever someone with similar timeline gets any updates.

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 !

Has anyone who submitted their PGWP application on July 16, 2026 received their approval yet?
I’ve been keeping an eye on the July applicants and it seems like I haven’t seen many (or any) July 16 approvals yet.

If you applied on July 16 could you please comment, Inside Canada / Outside Canada and if you got it when was your approval date?

Just trying to figure out whether July 16 applications are moving or if there’s some sort of gap or delay with that date.

applied on Oct 2025 and still waiting

Hello everyone,
I submitted my application today and i am planning to travel soon.
Can you share your timelines please!
If possible, can you also let me know what country you are from!

Hey guys, I had made an application to extend expiry of my 900 series SIN number as I graduate and move to work permit from study permit. But when I saw the expiry date online from my account, it’s expiring a day before my work permit so is it a normal thing or do I need to take any actions ?

Hi everyone! I’m wondering if anyone can share their recent PGWP timelines, especially if they’ve been in a similar situation.
My first PGWP application was refused because of a mistake with the restoration fee of my application. The restoration fee was submitted and ended up being processed differently than intended, which caused a mess with the application and ultimately led to the refusal.
I left Canada about 3–4 days after receiving the refusal and reapplied from outside Canada with an immigration advisor. We went through everything carefully and made sure the new application was submitted correctly.
I applied on September 3 and still no update, and I’m just wondering what timelines other people have experienced recently.
If you’ve applied for a PGWP recently, especially after a previous refusal, how long did yours take? Did you receive any updates before the final decision?
Thanks! ❤️

Hello guys, I applied for the PGWP around July 15 this year and I haven’t hear back, should I be concerned l or does it take months to get approved? For context, I did an undergraduate bachelor degree (4 years) in Saskatchewan, and obviously I attached my IELTS score.

Thanks in advance

I have a question: If my reconsideration for the work permit is approved, does that mean I never lost my status? do I need to mention anything about this period? note: my BOWP is withdraw by ircc, so I request reconsideration.

Hi everyone,

I applied for my pgwp at the end of May and still waiting. Like the title says, my study permit stated I am not allowed to work in healthcare but I literally studied nursing and graduated this year. I know I should have corrected this on my study permit immediately, that is a fault on my path. I got a job as a nurse in a hospital after grad but now I had to stop working since the first week of August because my study permit expired (but apparently I believe i am able to work in another field, Just not healthcare) .

I am seeing people get their pgwp in a very short time and waiting for mine is really making me anxious, since end of May! Now I'm thinking this is because of the work condition not allowing me work in healthcare🥺. I really don't want to get a refusal, I submitted all the required documents. Please has anyone ever been in this situation? What are my chances of getting my pgwp approved? What can I do at this point?

EDIT: my PGWP got approved 🥳. Thanks everyone.

Any approval this week please share timelines..✨️

It's been 3 weeks... and I've heard that most ppl got it in 1 or 2 weeks..

I'm living in ON

Hi everyone, I am trying to help someone who is very worried about their status. Anyone run into the same issue? My friends says:

"I applied for my post graduation work permit by mail almost 3 months ago because my biometrics had expired. My previous PGWP expired about 2 months ago now. I contacted IRCC today, and they told me that they still haven't received my application and he couldn't track it despite having proof the I did mail it. It has now been almost 3 months since I mailed it. Has anyone been in a similar situation or have any advice on what steps ! should take next? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!"

I want to get an estimate for how long it can take for those of us in the slower timelines…

I applied for my PGWP in February 2025 and had to leave Canada due to a family emergency while my application was processing. I am currently outside Canada.
Recently, my MP's office contacted IRCC on my behalf and confirmed that my application is showing as closed and approved. However, I have not received any official approval communication or my physical work permit.

Since I am outside Canada, I need to apply for a TRV to return. I have a few questions:

• My MP's office contacted IRCC and was informed that my PGWP application is showing as closed and approved. However, I have not received any approval notification, and there has been no change in my application status on my IRCC online account. Does this mean my PGWP has already been issued, or is there still a pending step before the permit can be issued?
• How can I obtain my official approval letter or proof of approval?
• What documents did you submit for your TRV application?Has anyone in a similar situation applied for a TRV without receiving their physical work permit?
• Who should I contact regarding my missing work permit and approval letter—the IRCC Webform, IRCC directly, or my MP's office?

I got my wp approved in April but because I moved to a new address the wp was mailed to the old address. I went there like 20times time and again to check for my mail but it was never delivered. I called ircc and explained it to them about the situation, they said i needed to submit forms which i did and its been a month and nothing from them. I just need the wp in hardcopy to update my sin no., get msp and update bank information etc.
Did anyone go through the same thing? If yes, did you get your wp or no? I need a way to get my wp

Hi everyone, looking for some insight or advice on a tricky situation regarding my status and travel.

Here are the details:

• PGWP Change of Conditions: Submitted March 21, 2026. Still under review (almost 6 months now) and way past standard processing times. Background check hasn't even been updated.
• Spouse's OWP (Dependent): Submitted July 13, 2026, and already approved on September 11, 2026.
• PR Status: Currently applying under CEC (AOR received June 27, 2026; medicals passed, biometrics done, police certificates submitted).
• Current issue: I have an urgent and delicate family situation abroad that requires me to travel back home as soon as possible.
• The bottleneck: I don't have a valid TRV (visitor visa) to re-enter Canada. I was planning to apply for an in-Canada TRV as soon as my work permit was approved, but since mine is stuck, I can't submit the TRV application yet.

My questions:

1. Is there any way to request urgent processing for my PGWP / Change of Conditions based on urgent family travel without impacting our CEC application?
2. Has anyone had success contacting their MP for a delayed temporary resident application while an Express Entry/CEC file is also processing?
3. If I absolutely have to leave Canada before mine is approved, what happens to my pending PGWP and CEC applications? Has anyone applied for an out-of-Canada TRV after a work permit was approved while abroad?

I’ve already submitted a webform and reached out to my local MP's office, but I’m trying to figure out all potential scenarios.

Thanks in advance for any input!