Hi folks!
Recently I have accepted a job offer in Canada and I am supposed to move there in the following few weeks. Consequently I have applied for a W-1 Visa and worker permit with the help of a company. Exactly 9 days ago I received said Visa, but the Work Permit Approval Letter was not enclosed with my passport. The person who gave me the envelope with the passport implied that the application process was over and I had everything that I needed to travel.
I still thought that everything was fine, since the company which had applied for the Visa on my behalf had told me that the letter is not always enclosed with the passport. They had assured me that as soon as my request has been granted, the Approval Letter would get uploaded to the CIC portal - which only they have access to.
It's already been 9 days and that hasn't happened. At my request, the company has contacted the CIC (3-4 days ago), but I am still in the dark and I haven't been given an answer. I don't know whether there's a problem with my application, whether something was overlooked, etc. I am starting to get really worried and I need to make travel plans ASAP - but I am told that I shouldn't do that until I have the letter.
My question for you guys is: is this situation normal? What are the factors that can cause this sort of delay in getting the letter, even though you have the Visa? I have a pretty long weekend of waiting ahead of me, so an edifying answer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Recently I have accepted a job offer in Canada and I am supposed to move there in the following few weeks. Consequently I have applied for a W-1 Visa and worker permit with the help of a company. Exactly 9 days ago I received said Visa, but the Work Permit Approval Letter was not enclosed with my passport. The person who gave me the envelope with the passport implied that the application process was over and I had everything that I needed to travel.
I still thought that everything was fine, since the company which had applied for the Visa on my behalf had told me that the letter is not always enclosed with the passport. They had assured me that as soon as my request has been granted, the Approval Letter would get uploaded to the CIC portal - which only they have access to.
It's already been 9 days and that hasn't happened. At my request, the company has contacted the CIC (3-4 days ago), but I am still in the dark and I haven't been given an answer. I don't know whether there's a problem with my application, whether something was overlooked, etc. I am starting to get really worried and I need to make travel plans ASAP - but I am told that I shouldn't do that until I have the letter.
My question for you guys is: is this situation normal? What are the factors that can cause this sort of delay in getting the letter, even though you have the Visa? I have a pretty long weekend of waiting ahead of me, so an edifying answer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!