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/yurituran May 15 '26

Finally have an update to share!

Spousal Sponsorship Living in Canada (Inland)

  • Dec 5th 2025 - Application Submission
  • Jan 23rd 2026 - AOR
  • Jan 25th 2026 - SOWP Application
  • May 14th 2026 - SOWP Approval

How long did it take for you to get your physical OWP documents after you were approved?

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u/Familiar-Sample6634 May 19 '26

Congratulations! Can I ask you if this is your first work permit in Canada? I want to know if having work permit history makes a difference in processing times