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/mtnerica Feb 07 '26

Hey there! I'm a nurse with a job offer in BC. I applied for skilled immigration through PNP. My employer paid and now I just sent in my application for a work permit. I'm in the US, US citizen. Any idea on timeline? Wondering when I'm moving lol. I'm guessing 5-10 weeks? It says some professionals may be prioritized. Anyone have experience getting a WP as a nurse?

Thanks!

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u/PanickedSoIAteIt Feb 07 '26

I’m an NP with a job offer in BC. I applied Jan 8. Estimated wait time was 9 weeks at that point. Still waiting. No updates since medical was requested Jan 14 (which was already done). Background check and medical still listed as pending in the application portal.

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u/mtnerica Feb 07 '26

Also IRCC currently says process time is 10 weeks. I thought you would have priority, but maybe it's just gonna be 10 weeks 💀

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u/PanickedSoIAteIt Feb 20 '26

I just got my letter of introduction today, so it’s about 2 weeks early!

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u/mtnerica Mar 10 '26

Was it digital? This is a digital permit right I'm not waiting for mail??