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Ashish192919

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May 13, 2020
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Hi, My work permit application was submitted in Feb 2020, can someone advise how long does it usually take as on cic it is showing only 8 weeks and it has been much longer than that. I have applied for it online from New Zealand and have completed biometrics and medical in Feb only. If someone can please advise. Thanks in advance
 
Ashish192919 said:
Hi, My work permit application was submitted in Feb 2020, can someone advise how long does it usually take as on cic it is showing only 8 weeks and it has been much longer than that. I have applied for it online from New Zealand and have completed biometrics and medical in Feb only. If someone can please advise. Thanks in advance
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Hi did you receive Biometric correspondence letter?
 
Ashish192919 said:
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Once the application was submitted got the letter within 2 days
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Sorry I meant Biometric validity correspondence letter once you are done with your Biometric.
 
No news?

I applied from Mexico on Feb 18th and submitted the biometrics on March the 2nd but the haven´t answered
 
O_cool said:
No news?

I applied from Mexico on Feb 18th and submitted the biometrics on March the 2nd but the haven´t answered
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I have the feeling that despite ircc saying work permits are being processed slowly, they may only be processing outland work permits for essential workers only. Maybe to keep people from complaining too much. Hopefully if some restrictions get lifted in June the logjam will get cleared. Or maybe they just wait until your local vfs office reopens — I suppose that reduces the risk of bringing coronavirus into Canada.
 
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robkin said:
I have the feeling that despite ircc saying work permits are being processed slowly, they may only be processing outland work permits for essential workers only. Maybe to keep people from complaining too much. Hopefully if some restrictions get lifted in June the logjam will get cleared. Or maybe they just wait until your local vfs office reopens — I suppose that reduces the risk of bringing coronavirus into Canada.
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O_cool said:
No news?

I applied from Mexico on Feb 18th and submitted the biometrics on March the 2nd but the haven´t answered
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No news bro they have advised that they are currently only working on essential services and there will be delays in processing outland work permit applications.
 
robkin said:
I have the feeling that despite ircc saying work permits are being processed slowly, they may only be processing outland work permits for essential workers only. Maybe to keep people from complaining too much. Hopefully if some restrictions get lifted in June the logjam will get cleared. Or maybe they just wait until your local vfs office reopens — I suppose that reduces the risk of bringing coronavirus into Canada.
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robkin said:
I have the feeling that despite ircc saying work permits are being processed slowly, they may only be processing outland work permits for essential workers only. Maybe to keep people from complaining too much. Hopefully if some restrictions get lifted in June the logjam will get cleared. Or maybe they just wait until your local vfs office reopens — I suppose that reduces the risk of bringing coronavirus into Canada.
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Yea thats what they are doing! Hopefully we all will get some good news soon
 
Ashish192919 said:
No news bro they have advised that they are currently only working on essential services and there will be delays in processing outland work permit applications.
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I have the same feeling because a friend of mine applied 4 days before me and got his permit within the time frame ( the day before they closed the border). Even if they were working with less people, I was too "close" to the a decision to wait 2 extra months so far.
 
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