Inside Canada
•average of 12 to 18 months to process routine applications
•no right of appeal
•you are advised to stay in Canada while your application is being processed (If you leave Canada and cannot re-enter, the application will be abandoned)
•you can send an application for an open work permit with the sponsorship application (the permit will be issued as soon as you are eligible for it)
Outside Canada
•average of 6 to 12 months to process routine applications
•right of appeal
•you can leave and re-enter Canada while your application is being processed as long as you meet all requirements to enter Canada
•if you want to work in Canada while your application is being processed, you must apply for a regular work permit