Hey guys,
here's my info:
NOC: 5241 (UX/UI designer)
Service Canada received our LMIA application: January 23, 2015
LMIA file number received: January 27, 2015
Status: Pending by May 27, 2015 (17 weeks & 1 day total)
Work permit visa expired by: April 21, 2015 (after 2 months of implied status)
430th application for BC this year.
3197th application for Canada this year.
The only info we are getting is that it usually takes 8-10 weeks and then they hang up.
Attempt to expedite our application was refused in less than a day (a very FAST turnaround).
Conclusion:
My friends who file through Express Entry without LMIA got PRs already with their low-skill jobs, I wanted to file in a most bulletproof way possible and it was a mistake. My partner lost her job, our MSP got cancelled. I suggest NO ONE to deal with Service Canada and rather try their luck with Express Entry without LMIA. This process is frustrating and full of lies and bureaucracy.
Anyone could give me their timeline and other info for BC LMIA?