Work permit delay in visa processing

[Arjun2304]

My application was approved today. I got the biometrics validity letter, and the correspondence letter (IMM5812), but not the passport request. There's no mention of submitting my passport for stamping before entry in the letter, and it says "If you pass the identity check and meet the entry requirements, the BSO will stamp your passport or let you know how long you can stay in Canada." I passed the id check and meet the entry req. Does this mean that I don't need to get my passport stamped before entry, but rather it will be stamped upon arrival at the airport?

ETA: I did some googling about my question and (although there's no definite answer I was able to find) I understand that temporary WP applicants applying from visa-exempt countries don't need to get their passports stamped before arrival. Is this correct?

From which country your have applied?

 

[bytenaija]

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My application was approved today. I got the biometrics validity letter, and the correspondence letter (IMM5812), but not the passport request. There's no mention of submitting my passport for stamping before entry in the letter, and it says "If you pass the identity check and meet the entry requirements, the BSO will stamp your passport or let you know how long you can stay in Canada." I passed the id check and meet the entry req. Does this mean that I don't need to get my passport stamped before entry, but rather it will be stamped upon arrival at the airport?

ETA: I did some googling about my question and (although there's no definite answer I was able to find) I understand that temporary WP applicants applying from visa-exempt countries don't need to get their passports stamped before arrival. Is this correct?

If you are from a visa exempt country you can travel.

 

[thursd]

From which country your have applied?

US

 

[gsdholan]

Hello Everyone,
I am just posting to share good news with you guys as its frustrating to wait for a long time period to get work permit done.
I have a really bad experience with 2020, which is turned out now positive. I was working as research scientist with a Canadian company. My company was willing to support on everything what I need to be employed with them. We started our LMIA process by March 2019, and my PGWP was expiring on Aug 26, 2019. However, I got a call from lawyer by the end of July, that my LMIA was not even submitted due to various reason. It was so disappointing for me to hear that news when my work permit is expiring in couple of days. Then, they suggested me to submit work permit extension without LMIA and ask me to mention everything to CIC that my company is working on my LMIA bla bla. I also talked to CIC and the agent also suggested me same. I submitted my work permit application before the work permit expiry.
My LMIA was submitted by Oct 10 2019 and on Nov 19, 2019, my work permit extension got refused as I had not submitted my LMIA by that time. I was on my restoration status, and then by Jan 10, 2020, my LMIA got approved. I was super happy on that day and willing to do everything done ASAP. After reading few blogs here and a discussion with my one of friend who is immigration consultant, I went to Canada/USA border to get my work permit. It was not in my attention that on restoration status, I cant go to border. My friend who is immigration consultant, she has an experience of visa consulting of more than 10 year and even it was not in her mind. I went to the border, but that was my life changing experience, it took everything out from me. It was like that my dreams were shattering there. Immigration Minister said that I cannot go back into Canada, He has to deport me from the border. Then I explained him, that I was not aware that I cant get my work permit by flagpole on restoration status. Then, he explained that as I am Indian citizen and I need a visa to travel to Canada, so he cannot help me there but he can do his best that he wont take any strict action against me, he can give me volunteer departure order according to which I have to leave Canada by 15 days and I accepted that. I discussed my situation with some lawyers and they suggested same, Its not very tough situation and I can apply my work permit from India.
I came to India on Feb 07, 2020 and applied my work permit with the help of lawyer. My timelines are here:
LMIA submitted Oct, 2019, Location Alberta, Job Title Agricultural Technician, NOC-A. Company based on Alberta, Canada.
LMIA approved on Jan 10, 2020.
Work Permit Application Submitted on Feb 28, 2020.
Biometrics Letter: March 09, 2020.
Medical Request: April 09, 2020
Submitted Quarantine Plan and Letter from Employer that they are still working and need me asap, June 30, 2020.
Passport Request: Oct 29, 2020.
Two way Courier Email, Oct 30, 2020.
Submitting my passport soon..............
Good Luck Everyone
Long story so that someone can learn from it.

 

[bytenaija]

Hello Everyone,
I am just posting to share good news with you guys as its frustrating to wait for a long time period to get work permit done.
I have a really bad experience with 2020, which is turned out now positive. I was working as research scientist with a Canadian company. My company was willing to support on everything what I need to be employed with them. We started our LMIA process by March 2019, and my PGWP was expiring on Aug 26, 2019. However, I got a call from lawyer by the end of July, that my LMIA was not even submitted due to various reason. It was so disappointing for me to hear that news when my work permit is expiring in couple of days. Then, they suggested me to submit work permit extension without LMIA and ask me to mention everything to CIC that my company is working on my LMIA bla bla. I also talked to CIC and the agent also suggested me same. I submitted my work permit application before the work permit expiry.
My LMIA was submitted by Oct 10 2019 and on Nov 19, 2019, my work permit extension got refused as I had not submitted my LMIA by that time. I was on my restoration status, and then by Jan 10, 2020, my LMIA got approved. I was super happy on that day and willing to do everything done ASAP. After reading few blogs here and a discussion with my one of friend who is immigration consultant, I went to Canada/USA border to get my work permit. It was not in my attention that on restoration status, I cant go to border. My friend who is immigration consultant, she has an experience of visa consulting of more than 10 year and even it was not in her mind. I went to the border, but that was my life changing experience, it took everything out from me. It was like that my dreams were shattering there. Immigration Minister said that I cannot go back into Canada, He has to deport me from the border. Then I explained him, that I was not aware that I cant get my work permit by flagpole on restoration status. Then, he explained that as I am Indian citizen and I need a visa to travel to Canada, so he cannot help me there but he can do his best that he wont take any strict action against me, he can give me volunteer departure order according to which I have to leave Canada by 15 days and I accepted that. I discussed my situation with some lawyers and they suggested same, Its not very tough situation and I can apply my work permit from India.
I came to India on Feb 07, 2020 and applied my work permit with the help of lawyer. My timelines are here:
LMIA submitted Oct, 2019, Location Alberta, Job Title Agricultural Technician, NOC-A. Company based on Alberta, Canada.
LMIA approved on Jan 10, 2020.
Work Permit Application Submitted on Feb 28, 2020.
Biometrics Letter: March 09, 2020.
Medical Request: April 09, 2020
Submitted Quarantine Plan and Letter from Employer that they are still working and need me asap, June 30, 2020.
Passport Request: Oct 29, 2020.
Two way Courier Email, Oct 30, 2020.
Submitting my passport soon..............
Good Luck Everyone
Long story so that someone can learn from it.

Congratulations man. We applied around the same period. My employer has sent a letter and I still have not gotten passport request. Could you send a copy of the quarantine plan to bytenaija@gmail.com. That's the only thing I have not sent and I don't know if that will help. I can see from GCMS notes my application has been approved.

 

[arunesh.vikram]

Hello Everyone,
I am just posting to share good news with you guys as its frustrating to wait for a long time period to get work permit done.
I have a really bad experience with 2020, which is turned out now positive. I was working as research scientist with a Canadian company. My company was willing to support on everything what I need to be employed with them. We started our LMIA process by March 2019, and my PGWP was expiring on Aug 26, 2019. However, I got a call from lawyer by the end of July, that my LMIA was not even submitted due to various reason. It was so disappointing for me to hear that news when my work permit is expiring in couple of days. Then, they suggested me to submit work permit extension without LMIA and ask me to mention everything to CIC that my company is working on my LMIA bla bla. I also talked to CIC and the agent also suggested me same. I submitted my work permit application before the work permit expiry.
My LMIA was submitted by Oct 10 2019 and on Nov 19, 2019, my work permit extension got refused as I had not submitted my LMIA by that time. I was on my restoration status, and then by Jan 10, 2020, my LMIA got approved. I was super happy on that day and willing to do everything done ASAP. After reading few blogs here and a discussion with my one of friend who is immigration consultant, I went to Canada/USA border to get my work permit. It was not in my attention that on restoration status, I cant go to border. My friend who is immigration consultant, she has an experience of visa consulting of more than 10 year and even it was not in her mind. I went to the border, but that was my life changing experience, it took everything out from me. It was like that my dreams were shattering there. Immigration Minister said that I cannot go back into Canada, He has to deport me from the border. Then I explained him, that I was not aware that I cant get my work permit by flagpole on restoration status. Then, he explained that as I am Indian citizen and I need a visa to travel to Canada, so he cannot help me there but he can do his best that he wont take any strict action against me, he can give me volunteer departure order according to which I have to leave Canada by 15 days and I accepted that. I discussed my situation with some lawyers and they suggested same, Its not very tough situation and I can apply my work permit from India.
I came to India on Feb 07, 2020 and applied my work permit with the help of lawyer. My timelines are here:
LMIA submitted Oct, 2019, Location Alberta, Job Title Agricultural Technician, NOC-A. Company based on Alberta, Canada.
LMIA approved on Jan 10, 2020.
Work Permit Application Submitted on Feb 28, 2020.
Biometrics Letter: March 09, 2020.
Medical Request: April 09, 2020
Submitted Quarantine Plan and Letter from Employer that they are still working and need me asap, June 30, 2020.
Passport Request: Oct 29, 2020.
Two way Courier Email, Oct 30, 2020.
Submitting my passport soon..............
Good Luck Everyone
Long story so that someone can learn from it.

Awesome news!! Congratulations!! Hey just to be sure you applied for work permit from India? With indian local address?

 

[gsdholan]

Awesome news!! Congratulations!! Hey just to be sure you applied for work permit from India? With indian local address?

Applied online with current Indian Address

 

[gsdholan]

Congratulations man. We applied around the same period. My employer has sent a letter and I still have not gotten passport request. Could you send a copy of the quarantine plan to bytenaija@gmail.com. That's the only thing I have not sent and I don't know if that will help. I can see from GCMS notes my application has been approved.

I just got a letter from my relative (Canada), notarized that I am going to stay with them for my quarantine period, they have separate basement with attached bathroom. He will provide me any support during that period.

 

[arunesh.vikram]

Applied online with current Indian Address

Woow that's really great news then. Even i too applied my work permit in February 14th. Also my gcms notes too suggest my work permit is approved & counterfoil is generated. Can you please send me your quarantine plan to me too at here arunesh.vikram@gmail.com.
Thanks for great news.

 

[gsdholan]

Woow that's really great news then. Even i too applied my work permit in February 14th. Also my gcms notes too suggest my work permit is approved & counterfoil is generated. Can you please send me your quarantine plan to me too at here arunesh.vikram@gmail.com.
Thanks for great news.

I just got a letter from my relative (Canada), notarized that I am going to stay with them for my quarantine period, they have separate basement with attached bathroom. He will provide me any support during that period.

 

[arunesh.vikram]

I just got a letter from my relative (Canada), notarized that I am going to stay with them for my quarantine period, they have separate basement with attached bathroom. He will provide me any support during that period.

Oh okay. So if i arrange an Airbnb with owner agreeing to provide similar facilities can I use that letter for my case?

 

[gsdholan]

Oh okay. So if i arrange an Airbnb with owner agreeing to provide similar facilities can I use that letter for my case?

I dnt know about it, but you need help for food and everything who is going to provide you. Its better if you can ask someone from there to provide the letter and other thing your employer can also provide that letter, and your quarantine plan.

 

[arunesh.vikram]

I dnt know about it, but you need help for food and everything who is going to provide you. Its better if you can ask someone from there to provide the letter and other thing your employer can also provide that letter, and your quarantine plan.

Oh okay got it. Also do i need to show any funds in my account?

 

[gsdholan]

Oh okay got it. Also do i need to show any funds in my account?

I dnt think funds are required to mention. Its just a quarantine plan and keep it simple.

 

[arunesh.vikram]

I dnt think funds are required to mention. Its just a quarantine plan and keep it simple.

Thanks.