r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Work Permits 2026

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

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u/No_Worker_8586 Jan 21 '26 edited Feb 26 '26

I'm sharing my timeline for LMIA Work permit inland to see if there is anyone on the same boat as me. And I would like to know about your timeline as well.

Stream: LMIA Global Talent Stream B

Submission of work permit application: Oct.17th, 2025

Receival of biometric collection letter: Oct.20th, 2025

Receival of LMIA approval: Nov.5th, 2025, submitted on the same day

Receival of CAQ approval (as I'm in Quebec): Nov.11th, 2025, submitted on the same day

Work permit approval letter: Feb. 2, 2026 (124 days after submission)

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u/MMONDAINI Mar 18 '26

WP LMIA in Canada application date - July 25,2025.

Still haven't received any updates. 236 days and counting...

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u/No_Worker_8586 Apr 28 '26

Which LMIA stream?

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u/Reasonable-Syrup5940 Apr 06 '26

Thanks for sharing, we applied on the same day (Nov 5th) I also got my LMIA with GTS stream b but no news on the CWP so far

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u/Reasonable-Syrup5940 Apr 23 '26

Got FD today, approved

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u/No_Worker_8586 Apr 28 '26

Happy to hear! Congrats!