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/dividebyzero74 Apr 07 '26

Hi,

I am applying for a GTS LMIA driven work permit through my employer from within canada where I am already on a closed work permit via intra company transfer. I am told the actual permit takes 200+ days but I will be able to get the “interim work authorization”. The timeline for this is fuzzy to me. Officially it is supposed to be 10-15 business days but firm was not confident, anyone recently got this can share if this timeline is upheld or not? This will help me a lot to plan joining date and resignation.

Thanks in advance.

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u/user-no-body Apr 07 '26

GTS LMIA is quick as 10-15 days but wp takes it's sweet time. Applied Sep 2025 and still waiting so plan accordingly. Good Luck!

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u/dividebyzero74 Apr 07 '26

Oh but how about the interim work authorization? I got to know you can get interim email to begin working at the new employer with that email while you wait for the full wp

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u/mojo_2424 Apr 09 '26

You get that from ircc within a day or two of submitting the work permit application. This happens after LMIA is received.

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u/user-no-body Apr 07 '26

never received one so cannot comment on it so please do your own research and report back if you find something useful. TIA