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LMIA application processing time?

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fv-br

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Nov 3, 2017
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h1b2pr said:
For Global Talent Stream, I thought you don't need LMIA.. Are you sure your employer filed LMIA?
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Yes, I'm sure. You do need a LMIA, but the process to get it is different (but the document is called LMIA). And since it is a special LMIA, I should qualify for a two week processing time for my work permit (although I will go to the border, because it's quicker)
 
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h1b2pr

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fv-br said:
Yes, I'm sure. You do need a LMIA, but the process to get it is different (but the document is called LMIA). And since it is a special LMIA, I should qualify for a two week processing time for my work permit (although I will go to the border, because it's quicker)
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Oh cool. So can this LMIA be used for Express entry to score points?
 
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umerrasheed

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Oct 16, 2017
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fv-br said:
Yes, I'm sure. You do need a LMIA, but the process to get it is different (but the document is called LMIA). And since it is a special LMIA, I should qualify for a two week processing time for my work permit (although I will go to the border, because it's quicker)
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Yes, u still need LMIA. However, can anyone clarify how much time it takes to get visa after LMIA? I have applied thru Global Talent Stream and waiting for over 4 weeks
 
fv-br

fv-br

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Trishiadelrey said:
what job you are under? im
still waiting for my
LMIA im in 6th day now. I am a mechanice under skilled trade. Hopefully
i will get mine soon anyday tomorrowmor next
week.
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I'm a Web Developer, NOC 2175.

When the federal government called my employer they told him the date to expect a result, so you can ask your employer. On that day they sent us the physical letter and we asked for a PDF, and with that PDF printed I went to the border.

EDIT: My process was under the Global Talent Stream, so keep in mind that it is a different process meant to be faster
 
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Ikramsw

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fv-br said:
I'm a Web Developer, NOC 2175.

When the federal government called my employer they told him the date to expect a result, so you can ask your employer. On that day they sent us the physical letter and we asked for a PDF, and with that PDF printed I went to the border.

EDIT: My process was under the Global Talent Stream, so keep in mind that it is a different process meant to be faster
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When did you apply?
 
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burakpesen

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Sep 20, 2016
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fv-br said:
I went to the border and got my permit today. If you are in Canada you can do that.
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hey sir , which border did you go to get permit ? you across from united states ? i got lmia today so i am living in united states america . so what should i do now ? should i apply in new york consulate ? what did you do can you explain me sir .. thank you
 
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fv-br

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burakpesen said:
hey sir , which border did you go to get permit ? you across from united states ? i got lmia today so i am living in united states america . so what should i do now ? should i apply in new york consulate ? what did you do can you explain me sir .. thank you
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I believe, and I might be wrong, that to get a work permit at the border, without having the work visa, you have to be from a visa exempt country. If that's your case, I don't see why you couldn't do that.
You can also do that if you are not from a visa exempt country BUT already has a valid permit in Canada and is coming back from the US (this was my case, since Brazil is not a visa exempt country).

I went to Emerson/Permbina border. Keep in mind that some Ontario crosses only do this service in specific days of the week.
 
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