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Official LMO processing times as of August 1

johnny123

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2012
625
18
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0621
AOR Received.
18-10-2016
Med's Done....
10-12-2016 passed
Passport Req..
25-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2017
LANDED..........
19-04-2017
If you are waiting for a normal LMO assessment then that can take 3-4 months.
 

Hotpat73

Full Member
Aug 21, 2013
27
0
Alberta
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
New York
NOC Code......
7411
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
05-10-2013
AOR Received.
05-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
27-11-2013
LANDED..........
04-12-2013
Hi my employer has LMO, i was told that they submitted an application on my name on 2 August (NOC 7411 Long haul driver in Vancouver), still no answer. I'm still waiting patiently.
 

Fasuu11

Hero Member
Aug 10, 2013
604
8
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
6212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02 August 2013
AOR Received.
05 August 2013
Interview........
12 September 2013
Hi guys

Need to ask a question

My employer applied for LMO
I received LMO

But I am just curious to ask tho question

My first name and last name is there in LMO
However my middle name is not in LMO

Does it make any difference

Please let me know

Thanks
 

lsr3968

Full Member
Feb 25, 2013
45
0
Hi!

Does anyone knows the current procedure in submission of for Visa? Cause ive heard that VAC no longer pick up visa application but rather prefer online visa application. Thanks in advance..
 

Fasuu11

Hero Member
Aug 10, 2013
604
8
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
6212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02 August 2013
AOR Received.
05 August 2013
Interview........
12 September 2013
lsr3968 said:
Hi!

Does anyone knows the current procedure in submission of for Visa? Cause ive heard that VAC no longer pick up visa application but rather prefer online visa application. Thanks in advance..
I don't agree with it , who told u this info
I think vfs in Delhi is accepting applications

Regards
 

stopDA

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2013
496
12
NOC Code......
6671
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Still waiting on my LMO. It's week 11 and I'm still waiting. I'll let you know when I get it. According to many other LMO seekers, I estimate that they're now processing applications from late May to early June. Mine was from mid June so I should have it within the next 2 weeks.
 

karanJ

Star Member
Jun 24, 2013
148
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-05-2013
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
04-07-2013
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
28-01-2014
Med's Done....
28-02-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24/04/2014
VISA ISSUED...
14/05/2014
LANDED..........
waiting
Looks like there is no firm timeline for LMO as this moment. I know few who are waiting since april / May 1st week . This may not be true for all cases but the situation does not look good.
 

stopDA

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2013
496
12
NOC Code......
6671
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
@karanj, You mean to tell me that it's taking more than 15 weeks to get LMOs for some people. This is ridiculous.
 

karanJ

Star Member
Jun 24, 2013
148
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-05-2013
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
NA
AOR Received.
04-07-2013
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
28-01-2014
Med's Done....
28-02-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
24/04/2014
VISA ISSUED...
14/05/2014
LANDED..........
waiting

stopDA

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2013
496
12
NOC Code......
6671
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
@karanj, I just called Service Canada again and they said that the average is now 8 weeks. It was only 7 weeks when I called around 3 weeks ago, so it's beginning to take much longer now.

But "average" means that some people are getting their LMOs in less than 8 weeks and some take more time. Those taking longer seem to be ones that are more complex. I'm just working at a freaking restaurant, it's not rocket science. Everyone knows that no Canadian wants to work a low-paying restaurant job, so how tough could it be to get an LMO. How much longer could this LMO possibly take after 10 weeks?
 

johnny123

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2012
625
18
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
0621
AOR Received.
18-10-2016
Med's Done....
10-12-2016 passed
Passport Req..
25-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2017
LANDED..........
19-04-2017
stopDA said:
@ karanj, I just called Service Canada again and they said that the average is now 8 weeks. It was only 7 weeks when I called around 3 weeks ago, so it's beginning to take much longer now.

But "average" means that some people are getting their LMOs in less than 8 weeks and some take more time. Those taking longer seem to be ones that are more complex. I'm just working at a freaking restaurant, it's not rocket science. Everyone knows that no Canadian wants to work a low-paying restaurant job, so how tough could it be to get an LMO. How much longer could this LMO possibly take after 10 weeks?
stopDA, nobody can give you an answer. It varies from case to case, also depending about the officer who received the application. My friend is waiting for a normal assessment since end of April, NOC A or B position, Ontario, and that timeline is really ridiculous.

I've been waiting for 7 weeks now, what they have to do is to put my information on the Unnamed LMO. That takes 10 minutes. The employer contacted them, and they said it's in process. Food Counter Attendant position for Alberta.