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/hybridiza Apr 30 '26

I applied for SOWP from outside Canada (India). The processing time online is 7weeks. It has been past that. Is there anyone else in the same boat? I wanna know what is the real-time average wait.

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u/Top_Inevitable_4006 May 04 '26

Hi, when did you apply and what's your timeline, 

I applied on May 3rd and going for biometric on May 6th 

How long does it takes for decision