Work Visa Denied (Thanks HRSDC)

[Hope4MapleLeaf]

hi ..i received a letter today stating that my work visa application is refused despite submitting proof that LMO was submitted.... so sad....why can't they just put the application in pending status awaiting for LMO result..... now I cannot continue my work due to out of status ......

[alicia13]

Yesterday i received my letter.
MY work visa is denied, because i did not receive my LMO (yet)
It took CIC 2 weeks to process my application and it takes HRSDC over 2 weeks to open their mail and give me a confirmation number.

Due to this, i'm *censored word*ed.
I had to call my boss this morning saying "Hey, i've been working for you for two years, and i'm running this huge project for you, but GUESS WHAT! you'll have to do without me for 3 months, enjoy the money you aren't allowed to pay me"

This is of course assuming that HRSDC is going to approve my LMO.
Otherwise, i might as well start working the pole, because that doesn't seem to take ANY paperwork.

I am so angry right now.
I have a house here and i'm getting married in August.
I'm allowed to stay as a visitor since i'm from Holland, but not having money is a huge stress on my family

Get your work done HRSDC, you are ruining lives.

Hi McDutch,

I am in the exact same situation...I have had to stop working because my LMO hasn't been processed yet...and CIC won't even consider that...straightout rejected my application within two weeks of it being sent...
I'm lucky that my employer is very supportive and whatnot, but Service Canada won't even give an estimated timeline...our head office HR rep has been calling frequently and has just recieved the file number..don't know if that is significant....

My lawyer friend said that Service Canada and Immigration Canada are notorious for their complete lack of communication....it seems like many people are in limbo as a result!

[Hope4MapleLeaf]

welcome to the club .... when did you file your LMO and at which SC?

[alicia13]

welcome to the club .... when did you file your LMO and at which SC?

Hi MapleLeaf (such a cute handle btw!),

My company sent in the LMO application around December 18th, to the Vancouver office I believe.
I am wondering whether calling in myself would be of any benefit...seriously, the idea of staying at home with no work for a few MONTHS seems ridiculous and extremely impractical

Good luck to all!

[carolk]

Hi MapleLeaf (such a cute handle btw!),

My company sent in the LMO application around December 18th, to the Vancouver office I believe.
I am wondering whether calling in myself would be of any benefit...seriously, the idea of staying at home with no work for a few MONTHS seems ridiculous and extremely impractical

Good luck to all!

Hi, how long can you be at home waiting for LMO? I have read that restoration of status only can be done before 90 days of the expiration of the work permit. What options do we have?

[alicia13]

Hi, how long can you be at home waiting for LMO? I have read that restoration of status only can be done before 90 days of the expiration of the work permit. What options do we have?

Yep, 90 days! Then you're basically a goner 

[rjessome]

Hi MapleLeaf (such a cute handle btw!),

My company sent in the LMO application around December 18th, to the Vancouver office I believe.
I am wondering whether calling in myself would be of any benefit...seriously, the idea of staying at home with no work for a few MONTHS seems ridiculous and extremely impractical

Good luck to all!

No, do not call.  Service Canada will only speak to employers or authorized representatives.

[alicia13]

No, do not call.  Service Canada will only speak to employers or authorized representatives.

Yes, that seems like the smarter thing to do, thanks! I guess I just have to wait...perhaps with my employer calling frequently they MIGHT speed things up? It has been eight weeks since my application was sent..hopefully I'm not looking at more than a month more at home