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Federal Skilled Worker Program

Maugh

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Aug 18, 2009
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Hi,

I have just sent my application to Sydney under the Federal Skilled Worker application. I have two questions. Does anyonw have any idea how long these applications take from within Canada?

I am currently here on a temp work permit that will expire in October. I sent in an application to change conditions/extend visa in the hopes that I could get an open work permit so that I can support myself while I wait for the permanent application. I am currently employed on in a contract role but do not have an LMO.....
 

jes_ON

VIP Member
Jun 22, 2009
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Category........
Visa Office......
New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-May-2010
AOR Received.
13-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
01-Mar-2011
Passport Req..
30-Jun-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Jul-2011 (received 25-Jul-2011)
LANDED..........
03-Sep-2011
Maugh - Mine took 2 months from CIO - FSW class 3. But why are you posting this in the CEC forum?

BTW - how long have you been here? Do you qualify for the CEC class (2 years?)
 

professional 1

Champion Member
Apr 25, 2009
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Maugh said:
Hi,

I have just sent my application to Sydney under the Federal Skilled Worker application. I have two questions. Does anyonw have any idea how long these applications take from within Canada?

I am currently here on a temp work permit that will expire in October. I sent in an application to change conditions/extend visa in the hopes that I could get an open work permit so that I can support myself while I wait for the permanent application. I am currently employed on in a contract role but do not have an LMO.....

For your first question as stated above, it takes up to 3 months from the date you have sent your application.

This is my case with sydney :

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/i-recieved-my-assessment-letter-today-from-sydney-nova-scotia-after-71-days-t24070.0.html


For your second inquiry :

I am not sure what do you mean exactly by an open work permit ! because for your information, that kind of work permit called (open -LMO - exempted)is only given to certain categories in canada such as; post graduation work permit, accompanying dependents work permit, refugees who are waiting for their hearing sessions, sponsorship applications from within canada....etc.

However, in your case i think you mean to change your work permit to a regular work permit which requires a positive labour market opinion.


Good luck