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Timeline for LMIA based work permit !

descan

Star Member
May 20, 2015
155
12
Category........
Visa Office......
Colombo
NOC Code......
3143
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-12-2014
Nomination.....
25-02-2015
AOR Received.
31-03-2015
Med's Request
waiting
My file was submitted on Jan 17 for LMIA based work permit from INDIA. Biometrics already done. I am wondering what is the current timeline for anyone in similar situation. When can i expect Medical Request ? Please post your timelines below.
 

descan

Star Member
May 20, 2015
155
12
Category........
Visa Office......
Colombo
NOC Code......
3143
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-12-2014
Nomination.....
25-02-2015
AOR Received.
31-03-2015
Med's Request
waiting
Anyone else in same boat !
 
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Macaren

Newbie
Feb 3, 2024
6
1
I applied December 6th 2023 for an LMIA based work permit. Biometrics already done. Still waiting for my medical request. IRCC processing time as of 3rd February 2024 (today) says 8 weeks. When I submitted my application it was 14 weeks then jumped to 17 weeks and now it’s 8.
 
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Peaceful Soul

Full Member
Nov 23, 2022
37
8
Closed work permit

Abu Dhabi visa office

Submission: 15 June 2023
AOR : 15 June 2023
Biometrics : Updated from previous application
Medical : Not Required

32 WEEKS & STILL WAITING

Work Permit TR Visa processing times from UAE is currently showing 53 weeks

Let's wait and see, how it unfolds

Hoping for the BEST at the earliest possible with a POSITIVE outcome:)
 

samirthakkar1205

Full Member
Jan 22, 2020
22
1
I applied on 5th December 2023 for an LMIA based close work permit from India. Biometrics already done with my old file. Still not received AOR and any kind of update from IRCC.
 

descan

Star Member
May 20, 2015
155
12
Category........
Visa Office......
Colombo
NOC Code......
3143
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-12-2014
Nomination.....
25-02-2015
AOR Received.
31-03-2015
Med's Request
waiting
I applied December 6th 2023 for an LMIA based work permit. Biometrics already done. Still waiting for my medical request. IRCC processing time as of 3rd February 2024 (today) says 8 weeks. When I submitted my application it was 14 weeks then jumped to 17 weeks and now it’s 8.
It still shows 17 week from India.
 

kaurar

Full Member
Apr 4, 2024
38
5
Hello ,
ANYONE WITH SAME TIMELINE .
LMIA WORK PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON -JAN 8TH 2024 FROM INDIA
BIOMETRICS - JAN 10TH , 2024

NO UPDATE YET .
 
Mar 27, 2024
10
1
LMIA based work permit applied online
Application submission 09th Dec 2023
Biometric from old file
CIC online says "Medicals passed 29th Dec 2023"
After that no info
After enquiring thru IRCC webform it says file is now in Bangalore
If i get any update, i will post here.
 

samirthakkar1205

Full Member
Jan 22, 2020
22
1
LMIA based work permit applied online
Application submission 09th Dec 2023
Biometric from old file
CIC online says "Medicals passed 29th Dec 2023"
After that no info
After enquiring thru IRCC webform it says file is now in Bangalore
If i get any update, i will post here.
How could it possible as per my knowledge the High Commission of Bangalore closed now due to Canadian Diplomates return back to Canada by India.
 
Mar 27, 2024
10
1
How could it possible as per my knowledge the High Commission of Bangalore closed now due to Canadian Diplomates return back to Canada by India.
Good day xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx

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Mar 27, 2024
10
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