LMO processing and application by Non Canadian Entity

[foruaks]

Hi,

My company was late in applying for my LMO due to which I have to leave Canada (since my work permit was expiring). However, now since my LMO got applied on 4th November 2011, I would like to know how long would I have to wait to receive a reply for LMO and also the work permit, so that I can make my plans of travelling back to Canada.

I would also like to know that since my company is not having its own entity in Canada (it is a US based company and we cater to Canadian client), are there any possibilities of getting a negative LMO on the grounds of not being a Canadian entity. Till now, I have been working on a valid Work Permit and never had to apply for LMO, since the Canadian IT programme had exempted LMO process.

Your reply will be appreciated.

Thanks

[scuudz]

My LMO took 9 weeks to come.  You can check average processing times for TWP at different CIC offices around the world at the CIC website.

As for the non-Canadian entity question, I really have no clue.