When should I apply to receive an answer before I start working?
We aim to provide all applicants with an answer before you plan to start working, but we receive many applications at the same time and need sufficient time to assess the applications. Read more about estimated wait time for work immigration applications.
You should not expect an answer before the estimated wait time.
When we have several cases with the same employer or cases that are similar in other ways, it may be most effective to process these at the same time. This means that the wait time is not the same for all cases.