vivek6686 said:
no way, he should have applied for WP extension or BOWP, then the processing time is called implied status.
He cannot be in implied status just because he applied for PR.
Till the final decision made on your file you can stay in the country.
I am referring to couple actual cases.
#My friend had one year study and he got 1 year post grad work permit.
He had enough points because of double masters and his experience.
He applied for PR and during processing time his WP expired.
Now he is Permanent.
#Another friend came as student and did not want to study, So he got his student permit changed to 2 year WP.
After 20 months he applied for PR in Ontario as an Electrical Technician and got it in 1 year period.
His WP was expired.
Another point is
#Some companies don't allow you to continue the work in that period when your WP is expired.
In my case -I am Licensed Electrician in Canada.
Came as a student and given 1 year post grad WP.
One month prior to expiry date of My Post Grad WP i applied for a bridging WP to to stay on implied status and gave them reason that i have applied for LMIA.
After 102 days i got rejection and the reason they gave me was clearly saying that ONLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR PR YOU CAN GET A BRIDGING WORK PERMIT.
But still i was safe because [when they send you rejection they ask you to restore your status in 90 days after you receive rejection letter or you have to leave the country if you are unable to restore.]i got my LMIA in 90 days period and applied for PR and restored my status.
There are solutions for every condition in Canada but you have to keep patience .