Closed work permit expires while waiting for RP (no AOR yet, got CSQ), what to do?

[lulucitron]

Got it, I'll wait for your updates. In the meantime, I’ve submitted the Visitor Record application myself just to be safe. As for the BOWP and other steps, I might reach out to a lawyer if they turn out to be too complicated.

 

[frasts]

You should apply for visitor status before your work permit expires to maintain legal status. Without AOR for BOWP, you can't apply for it yet. If a job offer arises, you'll need to leave Canada to apply for a new work permit. Consult an immigration expert for personalized advice.

Thanks, indeed I contacted a lawyer and I am waiting for a consultation.

If I switch to visitor, can I restore to worker once I receive the AOR? Or the restoration process is only for when you don't renew your status in time (so if I would let my work permit expires and have no legal status). As far as I understand, you can't switch back from visitor, so the option to restore no longer is viable which means that I loose the possibility to apply for BOWP.

 

[lulucitron]

Thanks, indeed I contacted a lawyer and I am waiting for a consultation.

If I switch to visitor, can I restore to worker once I receive the AOR? Or the restoration process is only for when you don't renew your status in time (so if I would let my work permit expires and have no legal status). As far as I understand, you can't switch back from visitor, so the option to restore no longer is viable which means that I loose the possibility to apply for BOWP.

From my understanding, you can apply for BOWP and Restoration of Status at the same time as soon as you receive your AOR.

Also, if you apply before your PGWP expires, you will be in implied status and you can work. But if you switch to a Visitor Visa after your PGWP expires and apply for BOWP and Restoration of Status after you receive your AOR, that is not the case. In that case, you cannot work until they are approved.

That is my understanding. Please let me know if that is your understanding. I would like to know too.

I also want to know, how long after your CSQ was approved on Arrima did the letter get posted?

 

[frasts]

Maybe this is an obvious question, but what does the AOR look like?

I have received an email (including my UCI and application No) from the IRCC saying in the email text

"This confirms that your application for permanent residence in Canada has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 2024/12/30."

Is this the AOR? no official PDF document and nothing saying "Acknowledgment of receipt"?

I also got the Biometric Letter request on the same day.
Thanks!

Still waiting an appointment with the lawyer for BOWP process.

 

[andresvc21]

From my understanding I think that is the AOR but I didnt get mine yet. You should ask in the Federal thread

 

[frasts]

I asked some friends and it seems like it's the AOR. However, it seems that for Quebec in particular having the CSQ, the AOR is not sufficient for applying for the BOWP as we need the R10 that is the acknowledgment of completeness of the dossier, which takes a few more weeks (for example, I need to give biometric first, but the first appointment available is in two weeks).

As I understand, the restoration of status is really not possible if you switch to visitor but only if you let your status decay without having a legal status. So I don't think that is a possible course for the BOWP.

Anyways, I have an appointment with the lawyer next monday, but things are cutting very close for me.

 

[andresvc21]

Do you have a number in your email? Inmigration Canada says this


Supporting documents
When you submit your BOWP application, include

• the supporting documents listed in the document checklist
• a copy of your CSQ
• a copy of the letter that shows your permanentapplication number
  • This number begins with the letter “E”