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Work Permit Duration

djp

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Apr 24, 2015
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After a painful 10 months waiting for LMIA, can you believe that my Work Permit application was processed by CIC London in under 24 Hrs - astonishing, given the LMIA saga.
Can anybody help with duration. The work permit authorisation letter states I must "activate" by entering Canada before Feb 2016 and then states the standard 4 year cumulative rule.
However, my LMIA states "employment duration" 6 months. Does this mean that Canada Border guards will only grant me work permit for 6 months or can I proceed with entry up to the 4 year rule.
I cannot give up my job in the UK for a 6 month posting.
Finding the relationship between LMIA and Work Permit authorisation letter very confusing.
Any help would be very gratefully received, as we just do not know what to do. Thank you