Losing Implied/Worker Status Q

[UKCANADA999]

Hi quick q - might be kinda complicated?

I have my own company in Canada, I lost implied status that allowed me to work due to incorrect processing fees. I stopped working for my company since then. Does anybody know if I can be paid a salary from my company still? I won't be working for it, as the money is already in the account. I have considered a lawyer, but the last immigration lawyer I spoke to didn't really "advise" me on the question, just kinda skipped it. They just said not to do any work which is obvious, but nothing about $$

Thanks in advance!

 

[UKCANADA999]

I saw this on the following page:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/what-is-work.html

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• self-employment where the work to be done would have no real impact on the labour market, nor really provide an opportunity for Canadians. Examples include a U.S. farmer crossing the border to work on fields that he owns, or a miner coming to work on his own claim;

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My business does not take from Canadians, in fact, I employ my partner who is a Canadian. She handles my support emails etc. My business is 100% virtual, done from my office. I think given the above statement, I can legally continue to work too? Would appreciate some help

 

[scylla]

I saw this on the following page:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/what-is-work.html

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• self-employment where the work to be done would have no real impact on the labour market, nor really provide an opportunity for Canadians. Examples include a U.S. farmer crossing the border to work on fields that he owns, or a miner coming to work on his own claim;

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My business does not take from Canadians, in fact, I employ my partner who is a Canadian. She handles my support emails etc. My business is 100% virtual, done from my office. I think given the above statement, I can legally continue to work too? Would appreciate some help

No - you certainly cannot continue to legally work.

Your company is Canadian. So if you work for your company in Canada, you're competing with the local labour market.

You need to get a valid work permit again if you want to be able to work for your company in Canada.

If that's not feasible, then leave Canada and return to your home country and work remotely from there. No issues doing this.

 

[UKCANADA999]

No - you certainly cannot continue to legally work.

Your company is Canadian. So if you work for your company in Canada, you're competing with the local labour market.

You need to get a valid work permit again if you want to be able to work for your company in Canada.

If that's not feasible, then leave Canada and return to your home country and work remotely from there. No issues doing this.

Got it. Thanks for letting me know, it makes sense - I currently have one in the process but awaiting to link it etc. Was just wondering if I could work while I waited - thanks again. take care!