Work Permit (Review of Eligibility)

[Afterglow]

Hello everyone! I would like to ask if anyone has ever applied their work permit from Singapore. May I know your timeline and how long was the review of Eligibility?

I would like to share more context on my application. This is a lengthy post, however, I hope that this will help anyone who has uncertainty or is waiting for any updates of their Work Permit application.

I am a Filipino citizen and a residing in Singapore under SPass. Hence, I lodge my application in Singapore. And everything else, was done in SG such as biometrics and medical with Police Clearance Certificate from Singapore and Philippines.

I applied for Work Permit under SINP Employment Offer Stream (LMIA Exempt TEER 2) with SINP Work Permit Support Letter. Below is the timeline of my application so far.

GCKey and Application Status Tracker Updates

10 March 2023 - Application Submitted
10 March 2023 - Submission Confirmation
10 March 2023 - Background Check Started
17 March 2023 - 1st Webform Raised. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 1st webform

Upon researching what I did wrong, I finally realised that I made a mistake of not paying WP Processing Fee and Biometrics.
Upon researching further, I also read through a thread that upfront medical is possible before or after application has been submitted. I scheduled for medicals right away.
10 DAYS WAS LITERALLY WASTED.

20 March 2023 - Request Letter. ADR for (WP Processing Fee and Biometrics Fee payment receipt). 1st Webform Reply from IRCC SG
20 March 2023 - Payment Receipt submitted via GCKey
21 March 2023 - Biometrics Instruction Letter. ADR received and says, 'We are reviewing the additional Documents you provided'.
23 March 2023 - Biometrics taken and Updated and COMPLETED in GCKey but not in tracker
23 March 2023 - Medicals done without medical request. I requested for medical results to be sent to me.

1 April 2023 - Upfront Medicals sent to IRCC by the clinic
1 April 2023 - 2nd Webform Raised. I sent my medical results to IRCC SG through webform.
3 April 2023 - IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 2nd webform. However, no reply.
5 April 2023 - Medicals Updated and COMPLETED in GCKey and Tracker
11 April 2023 - 3rd Webform Raised. Asking why my biometrics is not yet updated in Tracker. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 3rd webform. However, no reply.
13 April 2023 - Ghost update that Review of Eligibility has started in GCKey and Tracker.
14 April - 20 April 2023 - Biometrics Completed in Tracker. Ghost Update.
29 April 2023 - 4th Webform Raised. Asking why I have not received my 'Completion of Online Application Transmission', why Review of Additional Documents (ADR) in GCKEY still says 'We are reviewing the additional Documents you provided' (until now 27 May 2023) and asking when do I receive the Biometrics Validity Letter (BVL). IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 4th webform.
4 May 2023 - Reply from IRCC SG from the 4th webform I submitted. 'BVL will be issued only at the time when finalising your application.'
24 May 2023 - 5th Webform Raised. Asking updates for my application as it has been 11 weeks passed my application date and background check and 6.5 weeks passed since review of eligibility. While biometrics and medical has been completed. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 5th webform. No reply as of today, 26 May 2023.

A summary of how long has I been waiting.
11 weeks since Application Submitted and Background Check Started
9.5 weeks since Biometrics Completed
7.5 weeks since Medical Completed
6.5 weeks since Review of Eligibility Started

I knew someone from Singapore who has the same stream and also from Philippines. The only difference is she engaged with an agency to process her application which cost her SGD 10,000 and more. She is in Canada now. Which I am hoping the timeline would be the same for me as well. If yes, my PPR should be coming anytime now til 13 June, or on May 29 or 5 June. If I have not received BVL/Correspondence Letter or PPR yet until 13 June, I will raise my 6th webform. That is 2.5 weeks from now and it is sooo painful to wait.

My acquaintance's application summary is as below.
21 December 2022 - Application Submitted
24 December 2022 - Biometrics Request
26 December 2022 - Biometrics done
6 January 2023 - Upfront medical without medical request
19 January 2023 - Medical Results forwarded to IRCC by clinic
18 March - PPR
I am not sure when did her Review of Eligibility started.

I am aware that Singapore's processing time for TRV is 25 weeks now. However, I am hoping that decision will be made soon since eligibility and BC has been going on for quite sometime now. I am just wondering whether I did something wrong in my application or I'm missing something.

I would acknowledge any inputs, knowledge or opinions you might have on my application and on when can I expect PPR because honestly, I'm feeling very anxious in waiting every single day. And I can't stop checking my emails. Also, I would like to know, what time do they usually send PPR's? Locally and Canada Time. Moreover, How long more will I wait til Review of Eligibility and BC is completed in the tracker?

Thank you very much for your patience in reading and I hope everyone will finally attain their goal in going to Canada with their loved ones or to reunite with their loved ones.

 

[BA101]

All you can do is wait here

There are no set timelines. Processing times are on an average only and could take longer based on the application complexity

You are citizen of country A living in Country B - Therefore how did you show home ties & to which country ? [ Similar to applicants from UAE]

Just wait to hear of the decision made based on the merit of your documents. Good Luck

 

[Afterglow]

Home ties isn’t a requirement as this is a work permit application under SINP Employment Offer Stream. I am a provincial nominee and I am applying for WP with SINP WP Support Letter while my PR application is ongoing. The support letter states that I am required by my employer urgently to start my job in Canada.

 

[stevogooner]

There seems to be an issue with the processing of work permits.
I've been waiting since September last year and I know a few people who are in same situation

Home ties isn’t a requirement as this is a work permit application under SINP Employment Offer Stream. I am a provincial nominee and I am applying for WP with SINP WP Support Letter while my PR application is ongoing. The support letter states that I am required by my employer urgently to start my job in Canada.

 

[Afterglow]

Are you following up your application with the responsible visa office? Like raising webforms? I think raising webforms will make them look into your application.

 

[stevogooner]

I've raised three webforms and all I got were generic responses that we are still processing your application. When I applied the processing time was 10 weeks but last week it went to 45 weeks. My application is still stuck at background check.

Are you following up your application with the responsible visa office? Like raising webforms? I think raising webforms will make them look into your application.

 

[trkm93]

I've raised three webforms and all I got were generic responses that we are still processing your application. When I applied the processing time was 10 weeks but last week it went to 45 weeks. My application is still stuck at background check.

you are not alone. my VO is Singapore too. and my work permit is stuck at BGC and ELIGIBILITY since 3 months. I applied in October 22.

 

[stevogooner]

My visa office is Nairobi.
I really don't get the logic in issuing a LMIA to show that there's no one who can do the job in Canada and make an employer pay for the LMIA then take more than 8 months to process the application.

you are not alone. my VO is Singapore too. and my work permit is stuck at BGC and ELIGIBILITY since 3 months. I applied in October 22.

 

[rcincanada2019]

There seems to be an issue with the processing of work permits.
I've been waiting since September last year and I know a few people who are in same situation

September applicant here, too. Applied inland with WPSL from my PNP nomination. Until now, eligibility still not started as per ATIP notes. Although in my case, it doesn't matter anymore. Already got my portal 1 a day after I raised a webform for my WP application.

Hello everyone! I would like to ask if anyone has ever applied their work permit from Singapore. May I know your timeline and how long was the review of Eligibility?

I would like to share more context on my application. This is a lengthy post, however, I hope that this will help anyone who has uncertainty or is waiting for any updates of their Work Permit application.

I am a Filipino citizen and a residing in Singapore under SPass. Hence, I lodge my application in Singapore. And everything else, was done in SG such as biometrics and medical with Police Clearance Certificate from Singapore and Philippines.

I applied for Work Permit under SINP Employment Offer Stream (LMIA Exempt TEER 2) with SINP Work Permit Support Letter. Below is the timeline of my application so far.

GCKey and Application Status Tracker Updates

10 March 2023 - Application Submitted
10 March 2023 - Submission Confirmation
10 March 2023 - Background Check Started
17 March 2023 - 1st Webform Raised. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 1st webform

Upon researching what I did wrong, I finally realised that I made a mistake of not paying WP Processing Fee and Biometrics.
Upon researching further, I also read through a thread that upfront medical is possible before or after application has been submitted. I scheduled for medicals right away.
10 DAYS WAS LITERALLY WASTED.

20 March 2023 - Request Letter. ADR for (WP Processing Fee and Biometrics Fee payment receipt). 1st Webform Reply from IRCC SG
20 March 2023 - Payment Receipt submitted via GCKey
21 March 2023 - Biometrics Instruction Letter. ADR received and says, 'We are reviewing the additional Documents you provided'.
23 March 2023 - Biometrics taken and Updated and COMPLETED in GCKey but not in tracker
23 March 2023 - Medicals done without medical request. I requested for medical results to be sent to me.

1 April 2023 - Upfront Medicals sent to IRCC by the clinic
1 April 2023 - 2nd Webform Raised. I sent my medical results to IRCC SG through webform.
3 April 2023 - IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 2nd webform. However, no reply.
5 April 2023 - Medicals Updated and COMPLETED in GCKey and Tracker
11 April 2023 - 3rd Webform Raised. Asking why my biometrics is not yet updated in Tracker. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 3rd webform. However, no reply.
13 April 2023 - Ghost update that Review of Eligibility has started in GCKey and Tracker.
14 April - 20 April 2023 - Biometrics Completed in Tracker. Ghost Update.
29 April 2023 - 4th Webform Raised. Asking why I have not received my 'Completion of Online Application Transmission', why Review of Additional Documents (ADR) in GCKEY still says 'We are reviewing the additional Documents you provided' (until now 27 May 2023) and asking when do I receive the Biometrics Validity Letter (BVL). IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 4th webform.
4 May 2023 - Reply from IRCC SG from the 4th webform I submitted. 'BVL will be issued only at the time when finalising your application.'
24 May 2023 - 5th Webform Raised. Asking updates for my application as it has been 11 weeks passed my application date and background check and 6.5 weeks passed since review of eligibility. While biometrics and medical has been completed. IRCC SG acknowledged receipt of 5th webform. No reply as of today, 26 May 2023.

A summary of how long has I been waiting.
11 weeks since Application Submitted and Background Check Started
9.5 weeks since Biometrics Completed
7.5 weeks since Medical Completed
6.5 weeks since Review of Eligibility Started

I knew someone from Singapore who has the same stream and also from Philippines. The only difference is she engaged with an agency to process her application which cost her SGD 10,000 and more. She is in Canada now. Which I am hoping the timeline would be the same for me as well. If yes, my PPR should be coming anytime now til 13 June, or on May 29 or 5 June. If I have not received BVL/Correspondence Letter or PPR yet until 13 June, I will raise my 6th webform. That is 2.5 weeks from now and it is sooo painful to wait.

My acquaintance's application summary is as below.
21 December 2022 - Application Submitted
24 December 2022 - Biometrics Request
26 December 2022 - Biometrics done
6 January 2023 - Upfront medical without medical request
19 January 2023 - Medical Results forwarded to IRCC by clinic
18 March - PPR
I am not sure when did her Review of Eligibility started.

I am aware that Singapore's processing time for TRV is 25 weeks now. However, I am hoping that decision will be made soon since eligibility and BC has been going on for quite sometime now. I am just wondering whether I did something wrong in my application or I'm missing something.

I would acknowledge any inputs, knowledge or opinions you might have on my application and on when can I expect PPR because honestly, I'm feeling very anxious in waiting every single day. And I can't stop checking my emails. Also, I would like to know, what time do they usually send PPR's? Locally and Canada Time. Moreover, How long more will I wait til Review of Eligibility and BC is completed in the tracker?

Thank you very much for your patience in reading and I hope everyone will finally attain their goal in going to Canada with their loved ones or to reunite with their loved ones.

@Afterglow, wha's the status of your PR application? I presume you already submitted your Federal PR application since you already have WPSL from your SINP?

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

My visa office is Nairobi.
I really don't get the logic in issuing a LMIA to show that there's no one who can do the job in Canada and make an employer pay for the LMIA then take more than 8 months to process the application.

LMIA reduces fraud (to an extent), ensures that Canadian interests are protected. It is not a perfect framework, but it is a framework that would otherwise result in another million TRVs (just like the education TRVs).

 

[Hamedalqasmi]

Hi, I got this job offered from Air Canada and I want to make sure it is a real one.

I received it from this email:hrmaircanada0@gmail.com


Air Canada
Address:7373 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu,
Saint Laurent, QC H4S 1Z3, Canada
HR Enquiring Office Phone: Tel: +1 (581) 333-0548
WhatsApp: +1 (581) 333-0548 - For a better & rapid communication

I am writing on behalf of Air Canada Canada to say that they have approve your application to join our Establishment. Furthermore, according to the rules and regulations for Employing International Staff and obtaining their Residential/Working Permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau Services,you have to submit the documents below to enable Canadian Immigration Bureau Services grant your Residential/Working Permit.The Residential/Working Permit is the approval that will be issue by the Canadian Immigration Bureau Services before you can obtain your working visa in line with the new Canadian Immigration rule. Below are the list of the documents require to send through Email:

1. Passport (first and last page)
2. Educational certificates
3. One id proof with passport size photograph.
4. sign Offer of Employment

Air Canada,welcomes all International Employee and we look forward to being able to continue to diversify our workforce.However, it is important to note the Applicant's and Company's responsibilities.

Below are the Applicant Responsibilities:

1. Applicants are only responsible for the required charge fees for obtaining their Residential/Working permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau in Quebec. The Company will refund the Residential/Working permit to serious applicants that are able to travel to Canada. The Company will not initially take responsibility for your Residential/Working permit as we do not want to waste company money on applicants that are not actually prepared to travel abroad even after the Residential/Working permit has been approved to them
2. The Courier Express Delivery Service charge fee that will be used to post his/her Work travel documents (Residential/working permit) including the to and fro Ticket to his/her stated home or office postal address ( inform us early if there is change of Address ). We provide only to and fro Ticket to all the International Approve Employee whose Working/Residential Permit have been approve by Canadian Immigration Bureau Services in Quebec to join us.

Below are the Company Responsibilities:

1. Air Canada Canada is responsible for the provision of housing allowance,transport allowance, medical allowance,retention allowance and responsibility allowance.
2. Provision of free air plane ticket (to and fro) to all approved applicants whose work permit visa have been issued.
3. Gratuity and Salary packages.
4. Loan grant (applicable to only staff who have work with the company for a period of six months and above).

Air Canada Canada is an equal opportunity Employer that welcomes foreign applicants and diverse cultures.All of our Employees must have a competent grasp of the English language or French and be able to communicate clearly with co-workers and guests.Please be prepared to go through the Job orientation Exercise in English or French Language. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions including childbirth, or veteran status. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity.

Yours Sincerely,
David M. Bojorquez(Mr),
Manager-Human Resources Department

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

I don't have any issue with LMIA
as it but rather the slow speed of processing applications after the issuance of the LMIA.

You specifically wrote this:
>I really don't get the logic in issuing a LMIA to show that there's no one who can do the job in Canada

Depends. During COVID, LMIA was slow. But these days, we are not looking at the same processing times. It is faster.

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Hi, I got this job offered from Air Canada and I want to make sure it is a real one.

I received it from this email:hrmaircanada0@gmail.com


Air Canada
Address:7373 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu,
Saint Laurent, QC H4S 1Z3, Canada
HR Enquiring Office Phone: Tel: +1 (581) 333-0548
WhatsApp: +1 (581) 333-0548 - For a better & rapid communication

I am writing on behalf of Air Canada Canada to say that they have approve your application to join our Establishment. Furthermore, according to the rules and regulations for Employing International Staff and obtaining their Residential/Working Permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau Services,you have to submit the documents below to enable Canadian Immigration Bureau Services grant your Residential/Working Permit.The Residential/Working Permit is the approval that will be issue by the Canadian Immigration Bureau Services before you can obtain your working visa in line with the new Canadian Immigration rule. Below are the list of the documents require to send through Email:

1. Passport (first and last page)
2. Educational certificates
3. One id proof with passport size photograph.
4. sign Offer of Employment

Air Canada,welcomes all International Employee and we look forward to being able to continue to diversify our workforce.However, it is important to note the Applicant's and Company's responsibilities.

Below are the Applicant Responsibilities:

1. Applicants are only responsible for the required charge fees for obtaining their Residential/Working permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau in Quebec. The Company will refund the Residential/Working permit to serious applicants that are able to travel to Canada. The Company will not initially take responsibility for your Residential/Working permit as we do not want to waste company money on applicants that are not actually prepared to travel abroad even after the Residential/Working permit has been approved to them
2. The Courier Express Delivery Service charge fee that will be used to post his/her Work travel documents (Residential/working permit) including the to and fro Ticket to his/her stated home or office postal address ( inform us early if there is change of Address ). We provide only to and fro Ticket to all the International Approve Employee whose Working/Residential Permit have been approve by Canadian Immigration Bureau Services in Quebec to join us.

Below are the Company Responsibilities:

1. Air Canada Canada is responsible for the provision of housing allowance,transport allowance, medical allowance,retention allowance and responsibility allowance.
2. Provision of free air plane ticket (to and fro) to all approved applicants whose work permit visa have been issued.
3. Gratuity and Salary packages.
4. Loan grant (applicable to only staff who have work with the company for a period of six months and above).

Air Canada Canada is an equal opportunity Employer that welcomes foreign applicants and diverse cultures.All of our Employees must have a competent grasp of the English language or French and be able to communicate clearly with co-workers and guests.Please be prepared to go through the Job orientation Exercise in English or French Language. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions including childbirth, or veteran status. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity.

Yours Sincerely,
David M. Bojorquez(Mr),
Manager-Human Resources Department

Fake! See the "@gmail.com" address in it.

Did you ever gave an interview? negotiated a salary? or were made a formal offer after an interview?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, I got this job offered from Air Canada and I want to make sure it is a real one.

I received it from this email:hrmaircanada0@gmail.com


Air Canada
Address:7373 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu,
Saint Laurent, QC H4S 1Z3, Canada
HR Enquiring Office Phone: Tel: +1 (581) 333-0548
WhatsApp: +1 (581) 333-0548 - For a better & rapid communication

I am writing on behalf of Air Canada Canada to say that they have approve your application to join our Establishment. Furthermore, according to the rules and regulations for Employing International Staff and obtaining their Residential/Working Permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau Services,you have to submit the documents below to enable Canadian Immigration Bureau Services grant your Residential/Working Permit.The Residential/Working Permit is the approval that will be issue by the Canadian Immigration Bureau Services before you can obtain your working visa in line with the new Canadian Immigration rule. Below are the list of the documents require to send through Email:

1. Passport (first and last page)
2. Educational certificates
3. One id proof with passport size photograph.
4. sign Offer of Employment

Air Canada,welcomes all International Employee and we look forward to being able to continue to diversify our workforce.However, it is important to note the Applicant's and Company's responsibilities.

Below are the Applicant Responsibilities:

1. Applicants are only responsible for the required charge fees for obtaining their Residential/Working permit from Canadian Immigration Bureau in Quebec. The Company will refund the Residential/Working permit to serious applicants that are able to travel to Canada. The Company will not initially take responsibility for your Residential/Working permit as we do not want to waste company money on applicants that are not actually prepared to travel abroad even after the Residential/Working permit has been approved to them
2. The Courier Express Delivery Service charge fee that will be used to post his/her Work travel documents (Residential/working permit) including the to and fro Ticket to his/her stated home or office postal address ( inform us early if there is change of Address ). We provide only to and fro Ticket to all the International Approve Employee whose Working/Residential Permit have been approve by Canadian Immigration Bureau Services in Quebec to join us.

Below are the Company Responsibilities:

1. Air Canada Canada is responsible for the provision of housing allowance,transport allowance, medical allowance,retention allowance and responsibility allowance.
2. Provision of free air plane ticket (to and fro) to all approved applicants whose work permit visa have been issued.
3. Gratuity and Salary packages.
4. Loan grant (applicable to only staff who have work with the company for a period of six months and above).

Air Canada Canada is an equal opportunity Employer that welcomes foreign applicants and diverse cultures.All of our Employees must have a competent grasp of the English language or French and be able to communicate clearly with co-workers and guests.Please be prepared to go through the Job orientation Exercise in English or French Language. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions including childbirth, or veteran status. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity.

Yours Sincerely,
David M. Bojorquez(Mr),
Manager-Human Resources Department

Fake. Air Canada doesn’t use gmail. Very poor grammar and there is no Canadian Immigration Bureau Services, and Air Canada would never provide all those allowances like housing.

 

[Naturgrl]

Fake! See the "@gmail.com" address in it.

Did you ever gave an interview? negotiated a salary? or were made a formal offer after an interview?

Also Air Canada doesn’t provide all those allowances like housing and transportation. Poor grammar.