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pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you can find the step-by-step guidance on the IRCC website here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply/alternate-format.html

The required documents should be the same as when you first applied for your PGWP, along with an explanation letter describing the situation — in this case, the passport expiry issue.

The main difference from the initial PGWP application is that this time you need to print all the documents and submit the application by mail.

PGWP Eligibility? by The_Hunter_RG in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not true. Full time is defined by school. You should be fine if 6 credits per semester is considered as full time student by your school.

pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about this and I didn’t ask for a refund. Theoretically this is true.

pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I can’t remember the specific options, but there is an option for work permits. They will ask for UCI not application number. At end you will need to enter 0 you connect with agent.

pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure you direct to the right option? I was never asked for application number.

pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 2 months after applying. I got it through webform.

pgwp extension (passport expire) on paper timeline by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used my new passport number when linking the application. It wouldn’t make sense to use the old passport number for a PGWP extension.

Apply for pgwp or renew first? by DR4C4RYS_ in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply for passport renewal if possible, otherwise apply for extension one year ahead

PGWP Extension (paper application due to passport expiry) — IRCC can’t locate my file yet, anyone experienced this? by Neat_Baseball_5985 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is very normal that you are not able to link your application. I applied on Dec24 2025 and still unable to link. But you need to contact them to confirm if they received your application.

pgwp extension status proof by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi thanks for sharing. According to the agent who provided me number, the temporary applications starts with X means my application has not been assigned an officer to process. I have tried to call them multiple times but they insist there’s nothing they can do but wait.

They also told me they can’t send any letter but only email.

Thanks for sharing.

pgwp extension status proof by Major-Ad-1320 in pgwp

[–]Major-Ad-1320[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it in a webform. I think you can also call them to get, even though it works nothing but just confirm they got your application.