An applicant whose Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) had an estimated processing time stretching past their passport's expiry date asked what would happen if their passport expired before a decision was made.
What the thread advised:- Renew or extend your passport's validity proactively, rather than waiting to see what IRCC does when it expires mid-processing.
- Submit a webform to IRCC with a copy of your new passport attached, so the application is updated with your current passport details before a decision is issued. This avoids potential delays or complications that can arise if a decision is tied to an expired travel document.
The practical takeaway: don't wait passively for your PGWP decision if your passport is set to expire first — get it renewed and proactively notify IRCC via webform so your file stays current, which helps prevent processing delays or the need to redo steps later.