LMIA application processing time?

[fredde587]

My lawyer told me that hes very optimistic about getting my LMIA approved NOC 7611, he said everything looks good so far and that he will prep the application on Jan 5th unless the rules change, however he said the processing time currently in AB is 8 weeks after submitting the LMIA application.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

My lawyer told me that hes very optimistic about getting my LMIA approved NOC 7611, he said everything looks good so far and that he will prep the application on Jan 5th unless the rules change, however he said the processing time currently in AB is 8 weeks after submitting the LMIA application.

I'm not sure about that. It may take weeks just to get the file number and payment to be taken. Thats when your wait really starts. Based on recent timelines I think its taking longer that 8 weeks.

 

[fredde587]

I'm not sure about that. It may take weeks just to get the file number and payment to be taken. Thats when your wait really starts. Based on recent timelines I think its taking longer that 8 weeks.

Hah, I'm only sharing the information here what he has told me

File no. should be within a week of taking payment, I read somewhere here on the forums they got charged after only 3 days after submitting the appliation. I am hoping they would become more faster at processing these applications in January. Having a lawyer complete the paper work also cuts down on the processing times as there will be no incomplete forms.

 

[jaybakerca]

Hah, I'm only sharing the information here what he has told me

File no. should be within a week of taking payment, I read somewhere here on the forums they got charged after only 3 days after submitting the appliation. I am hoping they would become more faster at processing these applications in January. Having a lawyer complete the paper work also cuts down on the processing times as there will be no incomplete forms.

Having a lawyer doesn't speed the process up at all. Your naivety will eat you inside if you try and be that optimistic about the process. Sorry but expect a few months wait at least.

 

[fredde587]

Having a lawyer doesn't speed the process up at all. Your naivety will eat you inside if you try and be that optimistic about the process. Sorry but expect a few months wait at least.

Being negative is no better though, I do expect it to take 8-12 weeks. They will probably be back logged for a while after everybody gets back to work after holidays

 

[jaybakerca]

Being negative is no better though, I do expect it to take 8-12 weeks. They will probably be back logged for a while after everybody gets back to work after holidays

Having been through the process and getting an approved LMIA after almost 5 months of being positive and negative and god knows what else...only speaking from experience. best of luck!

 

[harinder hayre]

i m looking for LMIA. anybody that could help me. i m in danger zone

 

[fredde587]

Having been through the process and getting an approved LMIA after almost 5 months of being positive and negative and god knows what else...only speaking from experience. best of luck!

Thank you, that's what we are all hoping for, hopefully this will the first and last LMIA I will ever need lol, has been a brutal process to even find a company willing to go through this crap, just want to get back there with my girlfriend and be happy.

 

[sheykivanuel]

Been waiting for LMIA for almost 4 months. No update yet. NOC 0621 asst Manager Retail Edmonton

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Its almost 13 weeks since application was sent and 10 weeks since payment was taken and application was assigned. Still I wait.....

 

[Kiwisteph]

Its almost 13 weeks since application was sent and 10 weeks since payment was taken and application was assigned. Still I wait.....

We're about the same. 13 weeks total since application sent in and 4 weeks since payment an file number assigned.
Our employer is using a lawyer too and it hasn't made any difference
Here's to lots of positive results in 2015!!!

 

[Realben]

Yeah i'm in my 16th week since application in AB too.
Eight weeks may be... If the guys from SC don't mess with your file which appears to be frequent. They did with mine obviously.
And my employer uses a lawyer AND a consultant and it looks like it made no difference either...

 

[jaybakerca]

Its almost 13 weeks since application was sent and 10 weeks since payment was taken and application was assigned. Still I wait.....

You must be close now! fingers crossed!

 

[ButterflyChemist]

We're about the same. 13 weeks total since application sent in and 4 weeks since payment an file number assigned.
Our employer is using a lawyer too and it hasn't made any difference
Here's to lots of positive results in 2015!!!

My employer didn't use a lawyer. I hope we all hear soon too. Can't be much longer....I hope

 

[Kate8kate0]

Had an update from our lovely employer yesterday, Service Canada requested more information,, oh I hope this means we'll get a positive :-( I know vague but any ideas guys?