C11 Work Permit from Turkey – IRCC shows 186 weeks. Is this accurate?

[ma'iingan]

Hi,


I’m considering a C11 (Significant Benefit) LMIA-exempt work permit application from Turkey.

IRCC’s processing time tool shows 186 weeks for Work Permit – Outside Canada (Turkey), which seems unusually long.

For those with recent C11 experience:

• Is this number realistic for C11?
• How long did your application actually take?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[PresidentMonk]

186 weeks is the general “outside Canada” estimate for Turkey, not C11 specific. It’s often inflated and not a good indicator for LMIA exempt streams like C11.

From recent cases, most C11 work permits are processed closer to 2 to 6 months, depending on file quality and biometrics, not years.

Focus on a strong business plan, clear significant benefit rationale, and complete documents. That impacts speed more than the posted timeline.

 

[ma'iingan]

186 weeks is the general “outside Canada” estimate for Turkey, not C11 specific. It’s often inflated and not a good indicator for LMIA exempt streams like C11.

From recent cases, most C11 work permits are processed closer to 2 to 6 months, depending on file quality and biometrics, not years.

Focus on a strong business plan, clear significant benefit rationale, and complete documents. That impacts speed more than the posted timeline.

Thank you.

 

[ma'iingan]

Our C11 work permit application was approved today.

 

[minimaldesignstui]

Our C11 work permit application was approved today.

Hi, can I apply for C11 WP to extend my status while waiting for Self Employed application processing inside Canada?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, can I apply for C11 WP to extend my status while waiting for Self Employed application processing inside Canada?

Depends on if you meet criteria. Thought Self employment program was paused.

 

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