Canada Immigration Work Permit
In 2025, applying for a Canadian work permit has become more complex due to evolving immigration policies and processing delays. Here's a real-life story that illustrates the challenges and provides guidance on navigating the current system. "From Dream to Delay: Navigating Canada's Work Permit Process in 2025 " In early 2023, Devi Acharya and her family moved from India to Canada, filled with hope for a better future. Devi secured a housekeeping job at the Highliner Hotel in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. By September 2024, she and her husband applied to renew their Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), essential for maintaining their work permits. However, their applications became entangled in a growing backlog. Processing times for LMIAs had tripled, increasing from 58 to 165 business days between September 2023 and March 2025. As a result, their work permits expired before the renewals were approved. Without valid permits, they lost their jobs and access to...