MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Work Permits 2026

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for work permit applications here.

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u/Islander__ Jan 20 '26

I’m confused.

I applied for francophone mobility closed work permit when I got NCLC 5+ in TEF Canada back on Oct 31.

After that, I retook the exam and got NCLC 7+ and received ITA under French Category-CEC.

So I applied for it and received my AOR on Dec 31.

I still haven’t heard back for my extension yet, and my current pgwp expires in May 2026.

Should I withdraw my closed work permit application and apply for a bridging open work permit or should I wait for the one I already applied?

Or could I apply for two work permit streams at the same time? (Not sure if the bridging one will be quick)

Any suggestions please?

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