Hello, just sharing my client’s timeline. He is changing employer, this is with LMIA and same line of work. Location Ontario
Nov 28/24 - LMIA with name Received
Dec 05/24 - Medical exam (old medical is almost 5yrs)
Dec 27/24 - Submitted Online via GCKEY (initially planning to flagpole but was closed in the 23rd)
Dec 27/24 - Requested work authorization
Jan 06/25 - Received work authorization
Jan 09/25 - Work Permit Approved (2years validity)
We are expecting 4-6 months processing, so this is a surprise. Hope this helps anyone.
Nov 28/24 - LMIA with name Received
Dec 05/24 - Medical exam (old medical is almost 5yrs)
Dec 27/24 - Submitted Online via GCKEY (initially planning to flagpole but was closed in the 23rd)
Dec 27/24 - Requested work authorization
Jan 06/25 - Received work authorization
Jan 09/25 - Work Permit Approved (2years validity)
We are expecting 4-6 months processing, so this is a surprise. Hope this helps anyone.