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Inland sponsorship Open Work Permit processing times

elven_rider07

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Sep 26, 2016
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Received email that my sponsorship app was received by CIC on Oct 3. The attached document states that they haven't started processing yet. When should I expect the OWP.
Is it 4 months from the receiving date or from the start of processing?. I know that the pilot program will end on Dec 22 this year, did I lose the opportunity or am I fine given that it was received before that date?
Should I call anyone to follow up or should I just wait for it in the mail?
Do they ask for my passport to change my visa from visitor to work?
I have no idea on what to expect next. Any info on what to expect, tips on what to do next is really appreciated !!
 

profiler

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Aug 10, 2016
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
elven_rider07 said:
Received email that my sponsorship app was received by CIC on Oct 3. The attached document states that they haven't started processing yet. When should I expect the OWP.
Is it 4 months from the receiving date or from the start of processing?. I know that the pilot program will end on Dec 22 this year, did I lose the opportunity or am I fine given that it was received before that date?
Should I call anyone to follow up or should I just wait for it in the mail?
Do they ask for my passport to change my visa from visitor to work?
I have no idea on what to expect next. Any info on what to expect, tips on what to do next is really appreciated !!
They will send you a paper permit in the mail within 4 months from the date they received the permit application. If you don't have it by 4 months and 1 day, call the call centre to ask where it is.