Work permit — application from outside Canada
Compare work permit application timelines for applications made from outside Canada. An approval or port-of-entry letter of introduction is not the work permit itself. Track issuance on arrival separately, when applicable.
Real cases and timelines: Work permit — application from outside Canada
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find experiences and cases for “Work permit — application from outside Canada”?
No shared cases are available for this procedure or variant yet. You can contribute by sharing your own case timeline and its steps.
How long does “Work permit — application from outside Canada” take in Canada?
No usable average is available for the cases currently included at this procedure level. Durations can vary by situation; shared timelines will help compare observed processing times once sufficient data is available.
What are the steps for “Work permit — application from outside Canada”?
The catalog lists the following steps in their configured order:
- Work permit application submitted
- Biometrics provided, if requested
- Additional documents requested
- Decision received
- Port-of-entry letter of introduction received
- Work permit issued on arrival
A case may include only some of these steps or follow a different timeline. This list does not mean that every step is mandatory.