LMIA application processing time?

[jaybakerca]

Not sure. My employer said that she submitted "new" forms so I can only assume that it's with the new changes, yes.

 

[britinvancouver]

Not sure. My employer said that she submitted "new" forms so I can only assume that it's with the new changes, yes.

You don't go to the bottom of the pile again do you? Will they fast track you a bit?

 

[jaybakerca]

You don't go to the bottom of the pile again do you? Will they fast track you a bit?

Judging from the the conversation i had with my employer, she was very irate and pissed off with SC, she has the same contact who, of the 3rd time of asking has yet to start the process, im hoping that it will be fast tracked but who knows with them?

I'm going to have my employer call them every monday for an update.

 

[jaybakerca]

I am crossing my fingers that i have the same luck as a fellow poster from alberta who was a manager in the service industry and got an approved LMIA in 13 days.

 

[kik4]

I am crossing my fingers that i have the same luck as a fellow poster from alberta who was a manager in the service industry and got an approved LMIA in 13 days.

i hope that too, otherwise I need to extend my visitor visa, and spend another 150$ for that :-/

 

[fredde587]

I have still not recieved any good news from my employer but hopefully it will be soon!

 

[Ferris_35]

Hi,

anyone obtained LMIA in Vancouver? Please share how long it took

 

[Jo3r1]

Just got mine approved and a new work permit

LMIA application sent in on mid August (think 13, might be a couple of days off).
Got a request for some additional documentation on Sep 29, faxed the requested files on Oct 1
LMIA approved and faxed to employer on Oct 2.
Went flagpoling at the Carway/Piegan border crossing yesterday to get my work permit. Super rude border officers that were really fishing for a reason to refuse it, was glad I made a very thorough and detailed folder with just about any possible documentation they could've asked for.

NOC 6321 (chefs) - AB

 

[anarsoul]

Just got mine approved and a new work permit

Congrats!

 

[jaybakerca]

Just got mine approved and a new work permit

LMIA application sent in on mid August (think 13, might be a couple of days off).
Got a request for some additional documentation on Sep 29, faxed the requested files on Oct 1
LMIA approved and faxed to employer on Oct 2.
Went flagpoling at the Carway/Piegan border crossing yesterday to get my work permit. Super rude border officers that were really fishing for a reason to refuse it, was glad I made a very thorough and detailed folder with just about any possible documentation they could've asked for.

NOC 6321 (chefs) - AB

This is great news!! Congratulations. It also bodes well for myself as it seems LMIA's in Alberta are getting processed much quicker than any other province.

 

[jaybakerca]

This is great news!! Congratulations. It also bodes well for myself as it seems LMIA's in Alberta are getting processed much quicker than any other province.

May I ask you what additional information you took with you to the border?

 

[joolery]

Just got mine approved and a new work permit

LMIA application sent in on mid August (think 13, might be a couple of days off).
Got a request for some additional documentation on Sep 29, faxed the requested files on Oct 1
LMIA approved and faxed to employer on Oct 2.
Went flagpoling at the Carway/Piegan border crossing yesterday to get my work permit. Super rude border officers that were really fishing for a reason to refuse it, was glad I made a very thorough and detailed folder with just about any possible documentation they could've asked for.

NOC 6321 (chefs) - AB

So once you get your LMIA you can flagpole to get your permit? I thought you had to apply online and wait for it to be processed??

 

[Yuki0830]

So once you get your LMIA you can flagpole to get your permit? I thought you had to apply online and wait for it to be processed??

I have a question about it. Right now I am staying in Canada with a visitor visa. Once I get LMIA, may I apply it online or outside Canada?

 

[joolery]

I have a question about it. Right now I am staying in Canada with a visitor visa. Once I get LMIA, may I apply it online or outside Canada?

We should wait and see what Jo3r1 says, but it looks like if you are from a visa exempt country you can apply for your permit at the border and get it right away.

 

[fredde587]

We should wait and see what Jo3r1 says, but it looks like if you are from a visa exempt country you can apply for your permit at the border and get it right away.

If you're from a visa exempt country you can get it right away at the border-