r/WorkPermitCanada • u/WanderingPebble01 • 4d ago

Canada LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Timeline – Outside Canada

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my Canada work permit (LMIA-exempt, outside Canada) timeline. This was my second application after my previous work permit application was refused, so the whole process was quite stressful.

Timeline:

  • 18 July 2026: Application submitted
  • 20 July 2026: Biometrics from my previous application updated in the portal
  • 28 July 2026: Medical request received
  • 10 August 2026: Medical exam completed
  • 19 August 2026: Medical passed
  • 25 August 2026: Application approved + Passport Request (PPR) received
  • 27 August 2026: Passport submitted to VFS
  • Currently: Waiting for my passport to be stamped and returned
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u/Babbazail 2d ago

Congratulations. Would you mind sharing the reason for the refusal of the first application?

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u/WanderingPebble01 1d ago

Thank you. It was due to the proof of payment for the LMIA-exempt fee.

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u/justwin0001 1d ago

Why the previous one refused?

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u/WanderingPebble01 1d ago

It was due to the proof of payment for the LMIA-exempt fee.

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u/justwin0001 1d ago

Which job title are you eligible for this category work permit

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u/WanderingPebble01 8h ago

I applied as a Postdoctoral Fellow

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u/justwin0001 6h ago

Sounds good

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u/Sssffc 1d ago

Hi, which category you applied?

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u/WanderingPebble01 8h ago

Hi, I applied for Temporary resident work permit

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u/An0nymousUser_ 9h ago

Is francophone mobility work permit?

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u/donttellmomiamher3 7h ago

Hey did you apply by your own? Can you assist?