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prashanthbv

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Hey Guys

Need some urgent info. I am currently on a Visitor status is Canada and got my LMIA approved from an employer. I am from India ( so a non visa-exempt) country.

When i called CIC on how to apply for work permit , they gave me two options
1) Apply from Home country

2) Apply at the New York office

Does anyone have experience with this? Are the time lines same or which one is better?

Thanks
 
If you are from India, then apply thro VFS offices in India. It will be faster and safe.
 
Thanks Rajan

Roughly how long does it take? Any idea?
 
Generally around 2 to 3 weeks time. One week for medicals and another week for issuing visa. Apply thro VFS India.
 
ttrajan said:
Generally around 2 to 3 weeks time. One week for medicals and another week for issuing visa. Apply thro VFS India.

The processing times here do you match up with the information you have shared.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/workers.asp#asia
 
Oh it shows that it takes 4 months from India? wow thats so long
 
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