Processing Timelines & Government Bottlenecks

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SUV timelines have lengthened due to high demand. Typical durations:

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• Letter of Support: 2-6 months
• PR Processing: 12-30 months
• Biometrics, medical, and security checks: 2-4 months

C11 timelines are faster:

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• Work permit approval: 2-4 months
• PR transition (via Express Entry or PNP): 6-12 months after 1 year of business activity

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PNP processing varies by province:

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• Work permit stage: 3-6 months
• Business monitoring: 12-24 months
• PR nomination + federal processing: 12-16 months

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Bottlenecks include limited capacity at designated organizations, visa office delays (notably in India and Nigeria), and incomplete business plans. No premium processing exists for these streams.

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