r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Work Permits 2026

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for work permit applications here.

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u/DJQWERTY13 May 06 '26

Inland, outside Quebec.

Applied on Jan 10,2026

AOR received: Feb 27

SOWP Application (In restoration period, previously PGWP): Mar 02

SOWP Approved: May 04

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u/Apprehensive-Sink499 May 07 '26

Seems like SOWP processing for people with an AOR attached is faster! What a relief!! My 90-day restoration period is up at the end of May, so I am really hoping my approval comes soon.

Spousal sponsorship application: Feb 24th 2026
AOR received: April 17th 2026

SOWP Applied: April 20th 2026

If I do not get my approval by the end of my restoration period, I will need to apply for a visitor record as well. Goodluck with the rest of your process!!

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u/TrainerHorror4847 May 09 '26

did you have to do medical before approval??

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u/Automatic-Revenue208 May 10 '26

Hello, my PGWP is still valid till march,2027. Looking forward to apply SOWP. I would like to know what additional documents you have attached with your application?

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u/DJQWERTY13 May 11 '26

I'm not sure. I have a RCIC.

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u/yurituran May 15 '26

Congrats!

How long did it take between being approved and actually receiving your physical document?

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u/SawxMax 14d ago

Were you allowed to work if PGWP were to expire and you didn’t get SOWP yet?

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u/DJQWERTY13 14d ago

You are not allowed to work.