Waiting on LMO/LMIA...share your timelines here and get through the wait

[Marlee]

Application filed: June 11th, 2014
NOC code: 2283
Montreal, Quebec

Still waiting...

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Anyone who is waiting on or has received a LMO/LMIA since June 2014 please share your timelines with us.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Application filed: June 11th, 2014
NOC code: 2283
Montreal, Quebec

Still waiting...

We have similar timelines. We applied June 16 but in Manitoba

 

[Marlee]

It's great to know that I'm not the only one waiting.
I was already convinced that there must be something wrong with my file. On the CIC homepage it says that the work permit only takes 48 days from inside Canada. I find that rather misleading since it is the LMO which is taking so long. No positive LMO, no work permit... :

 

[ButterflyChemist]

It's great to know that I'm not the only one waiting.
I was already convinced that there must be something wrong with my file. On the CIC homepage it says that the work permit only takes 48 days from inside Canada. I find that rather misleading since it is the LMO which is taking so long. No positive LMO, no work permit... :

The wait will get to you for sure. Then once you have the LMO is more waiting on the work permit. When my employer checked with Service Canada between weeks 5-6 we were told the file had been assigned so I cannot imagine why more than two weeks later we're still in limbo. I wish I knew what they were doing and exactly when we would get a response.

 

[Marlee]

Well, both applications for the LMO and the work permit extension have been sent out at the same time. Hence, my work permit application is pending and should be approved/rejected once the LMO decision is made. It's driving me nuts.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Well, both applications for the LMO and the work permit extension have been sent out at the same time. Hence, my work permit application is pending and should be approved/rejected once the LMO decision is made. It's driving me nuts.

Well that's some consolation for you right there. Best of luck and be sure to keep us updated.

 

[Marlee]

Received an email from CIC today. My work permit extension has been refused since it has been pending for 60 days and the LMO has not been processed. I will have to leave Canada as it seems.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Received an email from CIC today. My work permit extension has been refused since it has been pending for 60 days and the LMO has not been processed. I will have to leave Canada as it seems.

That sucks. But why refuse the application? Why not wait on the outcome of LMO application?

 

[Marlee]

Well, that's what they do if the LMO is not processed within 60 days. Usually you would wait for your LMO to be processed and THEN apply for a work permit extension. In my case though, my work permit was about to expire when my employer suddenly decided to offer me a contract extension. In that case, you have to send out both applications at once.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

Well, that's what they do if the LMO is not processed within 60 days. Usually you would wait for your LMO to be processed and THEN apply for a work permit extension. In my case though, my work permit was about to expire when my employer suddenly decided to offer me a contract extension. In that case, you have to send out both applications at once.

If the LMO is approved at some point down the road could you re-apply for your permit?

 

[Marlee]

They could. But it takes 2 months min. processing time. I will get my CSQ in the end of August, meaning it would take until late October at least.
I can't afford to stay here for 2 months without an income. On top of that, staying at home for 2 months not being able to work would drive me insane.

 

[ButterflyChemist]

They could. But it takes 2 months min. processing time. I will get my CSQ in the end of August, meaning it would take until late October at least.
I can't afford to stay here for 2 months without an income. On top of that, staying at home for 2 months not being able to work would drive me insane.

I understand completely. Best of luck and stay in touch

 

[Marlee]

The management is trying to find a solution. All hope is not lost yet. Fingers crossed!

 

[zneth]

hi... like my experienced for waiting LMO is just only one month and 3 weeks before i received my LMO.