Work permit is an official document that allows a foreigner to work temporarily in Canada. There are different types of work permits with varying validity periods and expiration dates. When your work permit expires, you are expected to leave Canada as you will no longer have valid permission to live and work there. However, there are some options available to you, but most of them need to be addressed before your work permit expires.
Our D2D team is here to provide you with the right information and guidance regarding work permit extensions. If you have applied for a work permit extension before your current work permit expired, you can continue working until a decision is made on your application.
To maintain your implied status and stay in Canada until a decision is reached on your work permit extension application, you must remain in the country and fulfill the conditions of your original work permit.
While CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) does not officially confirm your implied status in Canada, it is advisable to keep proof that you have submitted the application before your work permit expired. This should include copies of the application, the fee receipt, and any documentation that confirms the date it was sent and delivered. Such evidence should be sufficient proof for your employer.