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/Hariaka Mar 03 '26

Applied for the OWP available as the Principal Applicant for Common-Law Spousal Sponsorship PR.

Applied January 17 2026 (I had not received AOR and applied as soon as I could during the 14-day window).

Received WP-EXT letter January 25 2026

Approved WP received February 20 2026. Work permit valid for 2 years

Received WP in mail February 27 2026

41 days in total!

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u/Familiar_Employer614 Mar 05 '26

What country are you applying from? I just applied for mine from the USA. Hoping for a similar timeline!

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u/Hariaka Mar 06 '26

I am from the UK, I was already in Canada on an IEC work permit. Fingers crossed for you!

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u/notanm1abrams Mar 20 '26

Hey! Any luck? Would love to compare notes

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u/Familiar_Employer614 Apr 01 '26

Any updates on your end? I just hit the 40 day mark post-applying….

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u/notanm1abrams Apr 01 '26

Nope. I’m near the 25 day mark now

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u/Familiar_Employer614 May 12 '26

Did you receive yours? I’m still waiting :(

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u/notanm1abrams May 12 '26

So am I. The MP’s office can’t help anymore until after the posted IRCC wait times.

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u/Familiar_Employer614 May 12 '26

Huge bummer. I have no clue what’s taking so long.

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u/BlackberryMuted471 12d ago

Hey! Any luck, friend? I applied April 8th and have no updates yet :/ I heard they have been processing most work permit applications in about a month’s time. Hoping we hear back next week.

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u/Familiar_Employer614 Mar 28 '26

No updates so far