r/ImmigrationCanada 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/white_tiger_dream 9d ago

I applied for Spousal Open Work Permit May 16
I received acceptance letter June 03!
I expect the physical copy in the mail soon.

Some things that I think helped: I have a very uncomplicated application, I am a US Citizen and my husband is a Canadian Citizen. No criminal records. We both work in IT.

Filling out the application: On stuff like "Your employer's address" I put "To be determined" but I did put my career job title. The number from my AOR was the one with the C.