Can I stay after work visa expired?

[stickyjim]

Hi,

I'm currently a UK citizen living in Canada. I'm 3 months into a year long work visa and already thinking a year is not enough.

Now I know extending my work visa would be difficult but would it be illegal for me to stay without working after it has expired?

If so, how long could I stay for legally?

I want to do everything above board becuase I don't want to jeopardize my chances of returning as a visitor, as I have family here.

Thanks for taking the time out to read and reply (if you do).

Jim

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,

I'm currently a UK citizen living in Canada. I'm 3 months into a year long work visa and already thinking a year is not enough.

Now I know extending my work visa would be difficult but would it be illegal for me to stay without working after it has expired?

If so, how long could I stay for legally?

I want to do everything above board becuase I don't want to jeopardize my chances of returning as a visitor, as I have family here.

Thanks for taking the time out to read and reply (if you do).

Jim

Before your work permit expires, you apply for an extension as a visitor to Vegreville.

 

[stickyjim]

erm... thanks dude, i'll do just that! You're my hero :-*

 

[martha marita]

If you are British National not so much less... just apply to say you have been working all those years and now you would love to explore canada with a visitors visa. Hope you have enough funds to proof that and to cover expenses for your next 6 months.