I'm Canadian employer, who has offered employment to a Foreign National, and now I'm trying to understand this whole HSWP. I have read online that the processing time is 34months for HSW (less the 24mo. experience) What I am trying to learn is the actual processing time from putting in an application, until stage 1 decision? Which I assume would mean the applicant would be able to travel to Canada to begin employment.. Does it take 34 months just for that?!? Any input would be appreciated.. I'm new to this whole subject. thanks