Close Work Permit from Inside Canada wirh LMIA Processing time

[lfg2707]

Hello everyone,

I'm wondering if you have any info about how much it will take to processes a Close Work Permit with an LMIA in low wage position from inside Canada. I applied on Feb 2024 and it has been more than 92 days since the application its stuck in background check. I already have my biometrics done in 2022. So basically its a "easy" and not complex application. I am changing from visitor to work permit.
IRCC website states 91 days processing time,I know thats the majority and my application can take longer, the thing its how longer? I am from south america.

Thank you.

 

[iVictor]

I'm waiting for a response from IRCC from Feb 8, 2024. Current processing time is 90 days, but today is my day 109

 

[iVictor]

Has anyone received a new work permit if they applied in February within Canada?

 

[lfg2707]

Has anyone received a new work permit if they applied in February within Canada?

Hi what’s your last application update in what stage it is ? It’s saying something like “your application is in progress?” Did u do it from inside Canada ?

 

[iVictor]

We are processing your application...
Yes, I applied for a new work permit inside Canada

 

[lfg2707]

We are processing your application...
Yes, I applied for a new work permit inside Canada

oh it’s like mine, as far as I been told they are sooo slow and it might take 4-6 months to get approval or refuse!

 

[canuck78]

oh it’s like mine, as far as I been told they are sooo slow and it might take 4-6 months to get approval or refuse!

It can take a long time because visitors aren’t really meant to be a pathway to WP. Given the amount of people with status who are looking for work you’d need to show why the employer needed to hire someone without status for low wage job.

 

[iVictor]

It can take a long time because visitors aren’t really meant to be a pathway to WP. Given the amount of people with status who are looking for work you’d need to show why the employer needed to hire someone without status for low wage job.

It's not related to WP Process. Government does it on a LMIA step

 

[dimebag77]

oh it’s like mine, as far as I been told they are sooo slow and it might take 4-6 months to get approval or refuse!

Hi! I wanted to check if you have received the final decision on your application, as you filed just a month before I did. I haven't received any updates yet. I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you!