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LMIA / CAQ processing times (TFWP, Quebec)

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squatman5000

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Oct 10, 2021
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Hello! First time poster, long timer lurker here.

I've applied for LMIA/CAQ (Quebec) through a lawyer late July, but I'm yet to receive any new information since. I was informed by the lawyer that there are supposedly IT related issues which are affecting processing times since August, but I find that somewhat hard to believe in. I understand LMIA takes long to process and that patience is key here, but lack of information is also a bit discouraging. not to mention an IT related issue that's active since August and not fixed yet. If that's even true to begin with.

So if anyone here is in a similar boat like me or has applied for any Work Permit related document for Quebec and can share some new information or timelines, that would be super appreciated!

Thanks!
 
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Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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squatman5000 said:
Hello! First time poster, long timer lurker here.

I've applied for LMIA/CAQ (Quebec) through a lawyer late July, but I'm yet to receive any new information since. I was informed by the lawyer that there are supposedly IT related issues which are affecting processing times since August, but I find that somewhat hard to believe in. I understand LMIA takes long to process and that patience is key here, but lack of information is also a bit discouraging. not to mention an IT related issue that's active since August and not fixed yet. If that's even true to begin with.

So if anyone here is in a similar boat like me or has applied for any Work Permit related document for Quebec and can share some new information or timelines, that would be super appreciated!

Thanks!
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Your lawyer is correct. There have been technical issues with the program. Believe it was fixed a couple of weeks ago so not mentioned on the site any longer. As for Quebec, they have a list of priority occupations for LMIAs so if your NOC is not on the list, it will take longer.
 
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Believer16m

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Sep 22, 2021
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Naturgrl said:
Your lawyer is correct. There have been technical issues with the program. Believe it was fixed a couple of weeks ago so not mentioned on the site any longer. As for Quebec, they have a list of priority occupations for LMIAs so if your NOC is not on the list, it will take longer.
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I don't think the issue is fixed yet. Still waiting for the update on my application.
 
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squatman5000

Newbie
Oct 10, 2021
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No updates for me either still. If anyone gets any updates, I'd appreciate the update here (just so we know it's moving in the right direction atleast).

Thanks!
 
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momsingle2020

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Dec 21, 2020
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Anyone got any update about LMIA/CAQ application in Quebec? Please share so I know what to expect. My company applied for LMIA Feb 2022, they called the helpline 2 weeks back and were told that an agent has been assigned to their case but they cannot give any tentative date when the result of application will come.
 
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vadakkju

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Apr 22, 2020
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momsingle2020 said:
Anyone got any update about LMIA/CAQ application in Quebec? Please share so I know what to expect. My company applied for LMIA Feb 2022, they called the helpline 2 weeks back and were told that an agent has been assigned to their case but they cannot give any tentative date when the result of application will come.
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Is your NOC on the priority list of occupations for Quebec?
 
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squatman5000

Newbie
Oct 10, 2021
3
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I still haven't received any news about my LMIA application (NOC 2175) and it'll be 1 full year in a couple of weeks since I applied through a lawyer (or rather the company I work for). The lawyer has reached out multiple times to check the status, but each time the answer was "... we'll get in touch with you in 2 weeks for an update".

Needless to say, I'm beginning to not trust the lawyer, even though I'm aware that it also might just be a lot of paperwork to process overall and that my application simply hasn't been checked yet. Not sure if there are any steps I could take to personally check the status of the application?
 
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momsingle2020

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Dec 21, 2020
21
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squatman5000 said:
I still haven't received any news about my LMIA application (NOC 2175) and it'll be 1 full year in a couple of weeks since I applied through a lawyer (or rather the company I work for). The lawyer has reached out multiple times to check the status, but each time the answer was "... we'll get in touch with you in 2 weeks for an update".

Needless to say, I'm beginning to not trust the lawyer, even though I'm aware that it also might just be a lot of paperwork to process overall and that my application simply hasn't been checked yet. Not sure if there are any steps I could take to personally check the status of the application?
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Thanks for the update, but this is so demotivating. Did your company complete the 3 months advertising on different platforms including the job bank before the application?
Did the govt/ESDC ask for any clarifications or further questions from you or your company?

I have heard that after your LMIA application is in processing they ask you about clarifications if needed.
 
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momsingle2020

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Dec 21, 2020
21
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momsingle2020 said:
Thanks for the update, but this is so demotivating. Did your company complete the 3 months advertising on different platforms including the job bank before the application?
Did the govt/ESDC ask for any clarifications or further questions from you or your company?

I have heard that after your LMIA application is in processing they ask you about clarifications if needed.
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You can also call the helpline for LMIA inquiries and ask them about your file. They will ask you the application number I think.
 
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akaur13

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Oct 3, 2020
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Hey momsingle2020, has your employer applied for the LMIA yet ? And have you got the result ?
Asking because mine was submitted on June 7, 2022, but we have not yet received the result.
 
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akaur13

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Oct 3, 2020
137
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squatman5000 said:
I still haven't received any news about my LMIA application (NOC 2175) and it'll be 1 full year in a couple of weeks since I applied through a lawyer (or rather the company I work for). The lawyer has reached out multiple times to check the status, but each time the answer was "... we'll get in touch with you in 2 weeks for an update".

Needless to say, I'm beginning to not trust the lawyer, even though I'm aware that it also might just be a lot of paperwork to process overall and that my application simply hasn't been checked yet. Not sure if there are any steps I could take to personally check the status of the application?
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Hey, have you heard about your file ?
Is this GTS or facilitated or normal LMIA ?
 
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akaur13

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Oct 3, 2020
137
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momsingle2020 said:
Its GTS, the LMIA application was submitted by my employer on January 26th and I still haven't heard anything from them.
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Oh, the delay is demotivating. I am sure the employer would have tried reaching out to Service Canada for an update/status ? Please share once you get an update :)
 
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