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Youthberry

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
394
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Hi guys,

Let's keep the most current application and processing time here.

My employer submitted the application to the wrong centre. We did not know that we were supposed to send it to NB under dual intent. However, he faxed it to the NB office two days ago. Does anyone know when they usually charge the fee and when I will receive the file number?

Please share your timeline so I can plan my next step as my current visa will expire soon.

Thank you!
 
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Gooner93

Full Member
Nov 14, 2018
21
1
Youthberry said:
Hi guys,

Let's keep the most current application and processing time here.

My employer submitted the application to the wrong centre. We did not know that we were supposed to send it to NB under dual intent. However, he faxed it to the NB office two days ago. Does anyone know when they usually charge the fee and when I will receive the file number?

Please share your timeline so I can plan my next step as my current visa will expire soon.

Thank you!
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Hi,
It usually takes a couple of days for them to charge the fee based on others experiences shared here so I guess your employer can call them and ask if it doesn't happen within a week. I am almost in the same situation. Applied for LMIA on Jan. 25th (to support PR) and no file number yet; unless my employer hasn't informed me about it just yet.
Good luck on your application
 
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Youthberry

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
394
88
Gooner93 said:
Hi,
It usually takes a couple of days for them to charge the fee based on others experiences shared here so I guess your employer can call them and ask if it doesn't happen within a week. I am almost in the same situation. Applied for LMIA on Jan. 25th (to support PR) and no file number yet; unless my employer hasn't informed me about it just yet.
Good luck on your application
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Hi,

Do you know why it takes so long to get a file number? Usually when the time the fee is charged, the file number is given, isn’t it?

I am wondering whether I can apply for a work permit to extend my stay now and update my information later. Or, what are the other options?
 
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Youthberry

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
394
88
Gooner93 said:
Hi,
It usually takes a couple of days for them to charge the fee based on others experiences shared here so I guess your employer can call them and ask if it doesn't happen within a week. I am almost in the same situation. Applied for LMIA on Jan. 25th (to support PR) and no file number yet; unless my employer hasn't informed me about it just yet.
Good luck on your application
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Has the fee been charged? When?
 
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Gooner93

Full Member
Nov 14, 2018
21
1
Youthberry said:
Hi,

Do you know why it takes so long to get a file number? Usually when the time the fee is charged, the file number is given, isn’t it?

I am wondering whether I can apply for a work permit to extend my stay now and update my information later. Or, what are the other options?
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Again based on what I have seen here, the file numbers are normally issued 1 to 2 weeks after they receive the application. But with the current backlog, it may take even longer!
 
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Kelyk

Full Member
Feb 5, 2019
22
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Edmonton Alberta Dual lmia
NOC 6311
application received - Feb 18
Interview - March 5
( service Canada asked for a contract review and resign by me resent same day)
APPROVED- March 12
 
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saichowdari

Full Member
Feb 26, 2019
30
0
Kelyk said:
Edmonton Alberta Dual lmia
NOC 6311
application received - Feb 18
Interview - March 5
( service Canada asked for a contract review and resign by me resent same day)
APPROVED- March 12
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How did you recieve the LMIA, Is it by email or Regular Mail Post..?
 
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