Hey, I didnt apply for the work permit, I applied for the study permit.
and at the VAC its a quick process really, that is if everything is correct on the forms and you have all additional documents. The travel agent had put the date of my passport issued to be 2014 when it was 2013 , so i had to pay to do that form over at the office (they dont take cash, debit or credit cards only) otherwise from that ....its was okay. Biometrics didnt take long to do. So just check over your forms to make sure the data is correct and you'll be fine. Oh make sure you have the current checklist and go on the VAC website and download the consent form, you'll need it...if you dont have it..it comes at a cost.