LMO Processing Time Ontario

[gymbunny]

Hi Guys,
I am in Toronto now. I got my work permit for a period of 2 years, so really pleased about that. I started my job this week and all is going well.
Good luck to everybody still waiting for their LMO.

[terry2011]

Myimmig

you are not alone on this boat, i also sent the LMO and work permit and i got work permit denied because the LMO wasnt ready yet, i also have to apply to restore status + work permit, if i got LMO positive (praying that be that way)... in total $350 extras!

[myimmig]

Hi angirasg,

Any updates yet from the LMO office ?
Is this your first time LMO or the same employer applying again ?

Did they call your employer yet ?
Mine was received the same date by them and no updates yet...They are processing apps recd until 20th Oct as of this week.

please keep posted.

[Iva]

Myimmig

you are not alone on this boat, i also sent the LMO and work permit and i got work permit denied because the LMO wasnt ready yet, i also have to apply to restore status + work permit, if i got LMO positive (praying that be that way)... in total $350 extras!

Dear terry2011,

I'll be appreciated if you answer: When you sent your Work Permit application to CIC? and when your employer sent to HRSDC?

[carolk]

Dear terry2011,

I'll be appreciated if you answer: When you sent your Work Permit application to CIC? and when your employer sent to HRSDC?

Hi, that means your work permit was denied before the 60 days (waiting time for LMO file nr)?

[angirasg]

hi myimmig

no updates from LMO office . THis is my first time LMO. i dont know if  they called my employer.

[terry2011]

Dear terry2011,

I'll be appreciated if you answer: When you sent your Work Permit application to CIC? and when your employer sent to HRSDC?

Hi Iva,
my employer sent for LMO around October 17th and i applied for work permit Oct 24th, the decision for work permit was last Dec 28th, for LMO still waiting ..

[Iva]

Hi Iva,
my employer sent for LMO around October 17th and i applied for work permit Oct 24th, the decision for work permit was last Dec 28th, for LMO still waiting ..

Thank you terry2011, so CIC held your work permit application for 2 months. I hope LMO guys approve my application within 3 months because I sent my work permit application exactly 1 month after LMO application. In this case I can get my work permit also.

[myimmig]

Hi Terry,
Your application must have been processed already since they are working on files recd before Oct 20th 2011.

Hope you should hear some good news this week.

share with us plz...

[terry2011]

Sure Myimmig, I will post as soon i hear some news, which i hope be positive.. and also hoping you get a positive one  .. hope everyone has a nice week...

[Miss C]

Thank you terry2011, so CIC held your work permit application for 2 months. I hope LMO guys approve my application within 3 months because I sent my work permit application exactly 1 month after LMO application. In this case I can get my work permit also.

Ok I have seen similar comments already and I wonder if I can apply for work permit while waiting for a positive LMO as long as I have got my LMO file number?
And if that's the case is this possible for all CIC offices (even the ones outside Canada), cause I'll apply through the Canadian Embassy in Paris.

It'd be great if someone could answer to this question, cause if it's the truth I'll can speed up my process! What is meant by "holding your apps"? Will they already start processing it and send you infos about what's missing and the medical exam if you need one, or just keep the documents without working on them?
 
Thanks

[Iva]

Ok I have seen similar comments already and I wonder if I can apply for work permit while waiting for a positive LMO as long as I have got my LMO file number?
And if that's the case is this possible for all CIC offices (even the ones outside Canada), cause I'll apply through the Canadian Embassy in Paris.

It'd be great if someone could answer to this question, cause if it's the truth I'll can speed up my process! What is meant by "holding your apps"? Will they already start processing it and send you infos about what's missing and the medical exam if you need one, or just keep the documents without working on them?
 
Thanks

I think it is different case by case. When your LMO is in process, you may submit the work permit application to Vegreville only within 2 weeks of the expiry date of your status and attach a proof that the LMO request was made. As a proof you must include a copy of the application sent to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada or include a copy of the receipt confirmation number, if the request was done online. Whenever you received your positive LMO you must contact our Call Centre with the LMO confirmation number to update your application. These are useful just for the applicants who apply from Canada. It's better to call them or email them and ask.

[Miss C]

I think it is different case by case. When your LMO is in process, you may submit the work permit application to Vegreville only within 2 weeks of the expiry date of your status and attach a proof that the LMO request was made. As a proof you must include a copy of the application sent to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada or include a copy of the receipt confirmation number, if the request was done online. Whenever you received your positive LMO you must contact our Call Centre with the LMO confirmation number to update your application. These are useful just for the applicants who apply from Canada. It's better to call them or email them and ask.

Thanks for your response Iva,

I called up the Canadian Consulate in France and they said that it's unfortunately not possible. Oh well let's hope SC is working a bit faster on the apps this week.

[myimmig]

My employer just called SC in ontario and they are processing apps received b/n Oct 20 & Oct 26th 2011.
Fingers crossed.Mine was received on Oct 24th 2011.
The wait just kills..

[myimmig]

Any updates from your side terry2011?