LMO processing Time - Alberta

[Canooknic]

Amazing, thanks wideopenspaces xxx

[wideopenspaces]

Amazing, thanks wideopenspaces xxx

You're welcome.  All I did was Google what you needed.    Sometimes I find exactly what I am looking for! 

[Canooknic]

I'm totally baffled by the whole thing.  I sponsored my fiancé under Family Class without any problem, but this work permit LMO stuff is doing my head in!!! 

[wideopenspaces]

I'm totally baffled by the whole thing.  I sponsored my fiancé under Family Class without any problem, but this work permit LMO stuff is doing my head in!!! 

Tell me about it!  I waited for 14 weeke, only to find out the LMO was denied.  We're trying again once the issue is remedied!  Good to know it worked out sponsoring your fiance´.

[Canooknic]

And good luck to you xx

[gershscott]

Week 13 and still I have heard nothing. Hope its going better for others awaiting this elusive LMO.

[wideopenspaces]

Hang in there.  I'm sure it will be any day now.  Haven't heard of waiting more than 14 weeks.  *crossed fingers* for you.  The week is not over yet!

Canook,  thanks!

[gershscott]

 @  wideopenspaces,

Thanx I hope so. Is your employer going to re-apply? Have you started a new job search? Good luck to you 2.

[wideopenspaces]

Yes, I am fortunate that they are willing to re-apply.  They have to advertise again first and right now Job Bank is down with technical problems.  Still looking for other positions as well.

[deyvi]

anybody here? i want to know what is the next step whenever the LMO arrives? thanks

[Hope4MapleLeaf]

anybody here? i want to know what is the next step whenever the LMO arrives? thanks

there's an existing thread for this ...check it out ...

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/positive-lmo-received-whats-next-t74271.0.html

[gershscott]

Yes, I am fortunate that they are willing to re-apply.  They have to advertise again first and right now Job Bank is down with technical problems.  Still looking for other positions as well.

 @  wideopenspaces;   
Thats great news. Hang in there. What's up with the job bank site? I've noticed its down.

[racxblacx]

Hey all,

I'm new to posting, but have been reading the posts for a few weeks to try to get an idea of the LMO process.

My prospective employer emailed me a few weeks back (10th Feb) to say they had completed the job advertisement and had moved on to the actual LMO application and they expected it to take 8 weeks.  From reading all the posts this seems overly optimistic!! They are waiting for a positive LMO before I receive my job offer, which means I have to go back to working in africa for the next few months.

So my question is has anyone actually received an LMO is 8 weeks or know anyone who has?

Thanks!

[khulett08]

that's true!!! you'll need to have a postive result LMO before you get your job offer. just pray and don't loose hope

[wideopenspaces]

gershscott,
Unfortunately, I have no idea what's up with Job Bank.  I now know that my employer posted the ad and then the site went down.  So now we are in limbo until it is back up. 

racxblacx,
I have seen a few posts of LMO's being approved in less than 12 weeks.   I don't know if it depends on the NOC or what.  Not to discourage you, but I wouldn't count on only 8 weeks.  In following these threads, it seems the norm for Alberta is 12-14 weeks.  You may not want to mention this to the employer, just in case they would decide to cancel the application due to the possibility of such a long wait.  Hang in there and best wishes!