Australian WHP expiring - New WHP pending. HELP!

[an4rchy]

Hi Guys,

Any help would be much appreciated!

I am and Australian, currently on my 2nd WHP visa which expires on the 1st of February. I have applied for my 3rd WHP visa and have received confirmation that it is being processed. I have 2 weeks to hopefully get my Letter of Introduction and get to the boarder to renew my visa.

What I want to know is if I can still work while the visa application is pending? or should I head to the border just before it expires and re-enter on a visitor visa and not work till I have received the Letter of Introduction?

Look forward to any suggestions.

Kind Regards,

Jay

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi Guys,

Any help would be much appreciated!

I am and Australian, currently on my 2nd WHP visa which expires on the 1st of February. I have applied for my 3rd WHP visa and have received confirmation that it is being processed. I have 2 weeks to hopefully get my Letter of Introduction and get to the boarder to renew my visa.

What I want to know is if I can still work while the visa application is pending? or should I head to the border just before it expires and re-enter on a visitor visa and not work till I have received the Letter of Introduction?

Look forward to any suggestions.

Kind Regards,

Jay

No, you can't continue to work once the IEC expires. You have to either apply for an extension as a visitor to Vegreville or go to the border and re-enter as a visitor.

 

[an4rchy]

Thank you for your reply PMM.

Do you know if its possible to apply through CIC to extend my Temporary Resident Visa? and if I did could I still work while that was pending?
I would have to mail in the application form and pay the $150 - 200 fees. If this was possible what proof would I have that I could still live and work in Canada until I was approved or denied?

 

[Amy47]

an4rchy, or anyone with similar experience -
I am wondering how long your new IEC/WHP application took to process in Sydney, Australia.
I am currently unable to work in Canada because my previous permit expired and need a new VISA ASAP - I have applied for PR, but thats obviously a long process.
I have applied for a new WHP in the mean time, just wondering how long the process took until you received your introductory letter for a new permit?

Any up to date ideas are much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[PMM]

Hi

an4rchy, or anyone with similar experience -
I am wondering how long your new IEC/WHP application took to process in Sydney, Australia.
I am currently unable to work in Canada because my previous permit expired and need a new VISA ASAP - I have applied for PR, but thats obviously a long process.
I have applied for a new WHP in the mean time, just wondering how long the process took until you received your introductory letter for a new permit?

Any up to date ideas are much appreciated.

Thanks

The new method of applying is quoting 8 weeks.