LMIA taking so long
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It can take weeks and months. Standard processing is probably around 3 months. Has employer followed up with EDSC? Are you in Canada and still need to apply for a closed work permit?I got a Job as a frontend developer in BC.
The company submitted an LMIA application since Jan 8th 2023. up till today it still says queued for assessment.
is this normal?
I am not yet in Canada. Employer has tried to contact them by emails but no replyIt can take weeks and months. Standard processing is probably around 3 months. Has employer followed up with EDSC? Are you in Canada and still need to apply for a closed work permit?
through phone calls but wait times are hectic
Nothing employer can do but wait. Where do you live?I am not yet in Canada. Employer has tried to contact them by emails but no reply
through phone calls but wait times are hectic
I’m in South AfricaNothing employer can do but wait. Where do you live?
Make sure you have all documentation (ECA, Language, reference letters) ready to go. If LMIA is approved, it will be another 3-5 months for approval.I’m in South Africa
has your LMIA been approved?I got a Job as a frontend developer in BC.
The company submitted an LMIA application since January 2024. up till today it still says queued for assessment.
is this normal?
I'm in similar situation. I applied for LMIA Global Talent Stream (which has a 2 week processing time) on April 19th and it's still not approved.
has your LMIA been approved?
I'm in similar situation. I applied for LMIA Global Talent Stream (which has a 2 week processing time) on April 19th and it's still not approved.
Nothing yet. still waiting
Are you under the Global Talent Stream as well?Nothing yet. still waiting
2 weeks is rarely met. Faster than general processing but could take months.has your LMIA been approved?
I'm in similar situation. I applied for LMIA Global Talent Stream (which has a 2 week processing time) on April 19th and it's still not approved.