Hey all
After reading some of the posts on this forum I got to say I can definitely relate. It’s been an increasingly frustrating experience to say the least. I have a PR application and attached an open work permit application with it. This is from in Canada. Here is the timeline:
Sent: December 14, 2020
Received: December 18, 2020
Start processing: May 27, 2021
Medical request: June 16, 2021
Medical completed: June 30, 2021
Biometrics request: August 6, 2021
Biometrics complete: August 9, 2021
Additional info request: August 6, 2021
Additional info sent: September 4, 2021
Pre-arrival letter: October 8, 2021
Something to note is that I originally sent the same applications in April 2020 and it got denied in November 2020 because it wasn’t specified that I had to give a physical signature along with the electronic that I provided. At this point I just need to start working and it’s been nearly a year since resending the application. I know pre-arrival letter can be good news but at this point I need the open work permit and I can’t keep waiting with no definitive answer or timetable. Am I able to at least find an employer who will accept a pre arrival letter? I understand PR can take longer but should I keep holding out hope for receiving an open work permit for another month?
After reading some of the posts on this forum I got to say I can definitely relate. It’s been an increasingly frustrating experience to say the least. I have a PR application and attached an open work permit application with it. This is from in Canada. Here is the timeline:
Sent: December 14, 2020
Received: December 18, 2020
Start processing: May 27, 2021
Medical request: June 16, 2021
Medical completed: June 30, 2021
Biometrics request: August 6, 2021
Biometrics complete: August 9, 2021
Additional info request: August 6, 2021
Additional info sent: September 4, 2021
Pre-arrival letter: October 8, 2021
Something to note is that I originally sent the same applications in April 2020 and it got denied in November 2020 because it wasn’t specified that I had to give a physical signature along with the electronic that I provided. At this point I just need to start working and it’s been nearly a year since resending the application. I know pre-arrival letter can be good news but at this point I need the open work permit and I can’t keep waiting with no definitive answer or timetable. Am I able to at least find an employer who will accept a pre arrival letter? I understand PR can take longer but should I keep holding out hope for receiving an open work permit for another month?