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Processing time LMIA - GTS (Global Talent Stream)

80457Fu11Y

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May 5, 2024
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Hello everyone,

I'm applying for an LMIA - GTS (Global Talent Stream) inside Canada (BC) and the application was submitted on April 18th and is still being processed.

Has anyone recently applied and received LMIA GTS approval within 2 weeks as stated on the government website?
How about the closed work permit? Is it also processed within 2 weeks as well?

Thanks
 

iVictor

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Dec 20, 2021
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My company received LMIA within 3 days in February.
However, I'm waiting for a new work permit while 110 days inside Canada. Also, the BC region.
 

iVictor

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Dec 20, 2021
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Yes, I am. I'm a Software Engineer. I think it depends on your company status. If it's a big corporation, IRCC will confirm LMIA very fast.
 
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Destination1

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Apr 23, 2022
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Have you thought about flagpoling?
For the LMIA in BC, I heard that employers have to get first business registration certificates, am I right? My close work permit expiring in first week of August and my employer is trying to get LMIA for my work permit extension. Any advice for work permit extension if I don’t get LMIA approval soon please?
 

80457Fu11Y

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May 5, 2024
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Does anyone receive any updates from IRCC? I'm waiting for a response for 124 days.
The current processing time for a work permit within Canada is 97 days but they don’t mention if it’s business days or not. Are you counting 124 calendar days?