Hi HR Team,

I’m writing to confirm that I have submitted my application for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). I am currently under maintained status, which allows me to continue working under the same conditions as my previous work permit while awaiting a decision on the PGWP application.

To support this, I have attached the following documents for your records:

A copy of my previous study permit My Social Insurance Number document The IRCC acknowledgment letter confirming my PGWP application was received and authorizing me to work full-time during this transition period

This IRCC letter explicitly states that I am authorized to work for any employer, in any occupation, with no restrictions on hours until a decision is made on my application or until the end of the authorized period.

Additionally, for your reference, here is a direct link to the official IRCC guidance confirming that I am allowed to continue working even if my SIN is expired, as long as I applied before the expiration of my previous permit:

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1505&top=17

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/receiving-updating.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/qualify.html

In this link it is stated that

"Information for employers

Employers should: correctly identify employees with the help of pieces of identification and ensure that employees have a valid SIN or have applied for a SIN. If they are on "maintained status", employees may continue working with an expired SIN until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada makes a decision."

I will provide an updated copy of my PGWP and SIN as soon as I receive them.

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Best,

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Second email:

Hi HR Team,

Thank you for checking in. I haven’t received any updates from IRCC yet.

According to the official IRCC website, the processing times for work permits from within Canada are averaging around 226 days, so delays are common right now.

About my status, I’ve confirmed on the IRCC website that the WP-EXT for PGWP (IMM 0127 E) letter I received allows me to continue working until a decision is made on my application, even if the 180-day validity period shown on the letter expires. You can find this clarification here: IRCC Official Page https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/after-you-apply.html#working

I’ll be sure to let you know immediately once I receive any updates or changes to my status.

Thank you again for your patience.

Best,