LMO processing

[breech]

Hello everybody!

Im a nurse from Philippines. I just received a job offer from Interior Health as full-time registered nurse:yeah:. I just lack one requirement which is the LMO before I can start processing for working visa.

My question is, how long does the processing of LMO by the employer in HRSDC? Can anyone give me a rough estimate?

Thank you very much! Your responses are highly appreciated:bow:

[nightmare, RN]

Moved to International forum for more informed response

[breech]

hi nightmare, my query is specific in canada... i think its more appropriate posting it in canadian nurses forum

tnx

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

We ask that any questions regarding Immigration and registration as a foreign trained nurse is posted in the International forum, your post can still be asked and answered

On average takes 3 months to get LMO, most hospitals may have an ongoing one so may be quicker but look on average 2-3 months

[breech]

thank you very much silverdragon, I asked some of my friends in canada, they told me that its weeks,,,

anyway, i just want to ask for more information and experience like this:saint:

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Once your application is complete you will find the process will go quickly, applications I have seen from start to finish including medicals takes roughly 4-6 months so even whilst waiting for LMO it will go quickly, gives you a bit more time to study for the exam

[breech]

Do i need to wait for the LMO before starting processing my working visa or can I submit now my application to CIC while waiting for the LMO?

THANKS in advance!:yeah:

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You need all paperwork to submit your application. Get everything ready and then when you get LMO all you need to do is post it

[2Nurse2]

You can send in your work permit application to CIC without an approved LMO. it is called concurrent processing.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/work/processing.asp

but I would advice you to wait till you get your LMO approved as it doesnt take that long to obtain one for RN's

[breech]

2Nurse2,

Thanks for your reply! Does it takes weeks or months for the LMO to be processed by the employer? Could you give me an average timeframe before I can actually have it?

Thanks:bow:

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

As I said LMO doesn't take too long, even then you will still need to go through medical before you get your work permit and be allowed to work. I think an approx time scale of 6-8 months for everything, this includes finding a employer and starting the process isn't that bad.

[RGN1]

Just to let you know I got my LMO emailed to me from my employer in Alberta in 24 hours, they have a fast track system in some provinces for some jobs I believe.

The whole process for me took 8 months from the College in Alberta getting my documents to me getting my TWP. I start on 15th Sept - took a holiday 1st :-D I did have to chase for my TWP as the originals went AWOL in the post.