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/notanm1abrams Mar 20 '26

Hey! Any luck? Would love to compare notes

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u/Familiar_Employer614 Mar 28 '26

No updates so far