Timeline for Work Visa Approval

[ilee1]

Hi there,

I am currently situated outside Canada. An employer intended to hire me and was asking about the timeline for the work permit to be approved.

1. Assuming the employer has had the LMIA, how long does it take for the approval?
2. Where to apply for the work permit? What is the website? Can I apply it myself?

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[ilee1]

Hi there,

I am currently situated outside Canada. An employer in Vancouver BC intended to hire me and was asking about the timeline for the work permit to be approved.

1. Assuming the employer has had the LMIA, how long does it take for the approval?
2. Where to apply for the work permit? What is the website? Can I apply it myself?

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[Riley Haas]

The LMIA takes the most amount of time.

1. You can check processing times here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/application/check-processing-times.html
2. You can apply for it yourself is you have the LMIA from the employer. Here is the website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html