***** AUGUST 2020 CEC APPLICANTS TIMELINE *****
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Hlo guys i need help , I was on visitor visa before I applied on my PR in 20 August AOR , my visitor visa was expired on last November, I didn’t renew it bcz i thought now i am on implied status of PR , i called ircc on 9 April agent was verry helpful he said all stages passed wait for final decision, i called them today , the lady was verry rude today she said all said passed but u are illegal in canada , how can I illegal i am implied status , i am worried now my all stages passed on 26 march , can please anyone help me what can i do now
One needs to apply for a Visa Extension or a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) if one's visa is expiring. Applying for PR doesn't give you Implied Status.
Most likely, your AOR letter would mention directions for BOWP.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=517&top=15
Although I'd say speak to another agent. Tell them your situation that it was an honest mistake. (Though if you can call IRCC for your PR application -- they might ask you why you did not call them if you had any doubts about Implied Status. So prepare an answer if that comes up) Also, offer them to pay any penalties if applicable.
Hope this helps. If it does not, going to an immigration lawyer would be your best bet. All the best!
Thanks for reply , but now my all stages has been passed , she also said wait for final decision, may b she got frustrated from me bcz i called on 9 april and again on 13 April, bcz last agent did not say anything like that to me
Maybe stop calling IRCC at this point and just be patient and wait for the FINDEC. If that call centre agent makes a note that you’ve been here illegally, and an officer does a final FOSS/ GCMS check prior to issuing your COPR (and sees said note) they could revoke your Eligibility. It is always at their discretion.
Stop shooting yourself in the foot and await your COPR, and pray there isn’t any more scrutiny into your file.
No way to know. I strongly suggest you consult an Immigration lawyer to help you prepare for a worst case scenario. Just in case.
Best case? You get your COPR soon and never have to worry about your period out of status. All the best.
I talked to my consultant he said you are on implied status not illegal here , she got frustrated from you bcz you are calling them again and again , dont call them again , but now you said she can put notes on my profile am verry much worried now if she did that already
You were on a Visitor visa. Applying for PR doesn't automatically grant you Implied Status once your current status expires. This was explained a few posts ago - https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/august-2020-cec-applicants-timeline.702735/page-190#post-9333722
IF you were on a work permit, applied for PR, and then applied for an extension of your WP, or applied for a BOWP, then during that period you would have been on Implied status, while waiting for a decision on those applications.
So now I have already ruined my future by my own , after getting that news all stages passed i have heared a worst news
I'm not an immigration professional, no one here can accurately tell you what the outcome is going to be. Just possible scenarios - one of which could be, you get your COPR soon without any issues.
Hence why we are telling you to consult an Immigration lawyer to at least be prepared for the worst case scenario. Take a breath and plan your next actions carefully. All the best.