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In my point of view any progress is a better indicator than no progress. What are your timelines? When did you submit?

I also submitted an application close to a month ago and it still says background check in progress. At the time of submission the processing time from my location for work permit applications was 2 weeks. When I check now it says "No processing time available". Not sure if the application is...

Hi, What does "No processing time available" actually mean on the check processing time page? I have been tracking this page for the work permit processing from my location and from 9 weeks processing time few months back it came down to 5 and then 1 week. When I applied it was still 1 week but...

In my case I got an ICT approval (letter of introduction) recently; i am still outside Canada (Norway) with plan to travel in Oct/Nov. But because my employer doesn't file for SOWP (they only file for a TRV), I filed for SOWP after i got my approval. My ICT though was processed quite quickly -...

Thanks for the response. I get to see many threads here were people specifically talk about SOWP processing and how at times it is more than several months. Is there different timelines for SOWP depending upon type of permit that the principal applicant is holding?

Can we really check the OWP processing time specifically? On the check processing time web page we can only select for work permit in general. Does the processing time shown for a work permit corresponds to OWP as well?

Thanks BA101 for your inputs.

Mine is a company transfer (ICT) meaning I continue to work for the same parent company. Infact the company did all the paperwork for the ICT. What is the benefit in applying after reaching Canada? Is it faster/easier?

Hi, I recently received my ICT with a W1 category worker visa for me and V-1 category Visitor visa for my wife. My employer doesn't apply for SOWP as per internal policy. I would now like to go ahead and apply for Open work permit for my spouse. I have a few questions regarding the below...