Processing Times at Vegreville on the Decline

For many temporary residents and employers in Canada, the recently increased processing times for extended work permits and visitor records through Vegreville have been a source of unwanted surprise and headache. With the onset of summer, Vegreville announced dramatically increased processing times, with waiting times for extended work permits rising from approximately 70 days to upwards of 109 days. For the past two months, those awaiting new visitor records have had to wait even longer. We are pleased to report, however, that CIC’s most recent figures indicate these processing times to be on the decline. As of today, Vegreville’s Case Processing Centre is reportedly issuing extended work permits (for the same employer) in 89 days.

While it is always advisable to apply for your extension early so as to ensure you are not caught by lengthy or increased processing times, this comes as welcome news for many and will hopefully be a trend that continues! Keep checking back regularly or contact a Bomza Law Group Professional for updates and information on how and when it is best to apply for an extension of your temporary resident document.