Closed work permit expires while waiting for RP (no AOR yet, got CSQ), what to do?

[lulucitron]

Got it, I'll wait for your updates. In the meantime, I’ve submitted the Visitor Record application myself just to be safe. As for the BOWP and other steps, I might reach out to a lawyer if they turn out to be too complicated.

 

[frasts]

You should apply for visitor status before your work permit expires to maintain legal status. Without AOR for BOWP, you can't apply for it yet. If a job offer arises, you'll need to leave Canada to apply for a new work permit. Consult an immigration expert for personalized advice.

Thanks, indeed I contacted a lawyer and I am waiting for a consultation.

If I switch to visitor, can I restore to worker once I receive the AOR? Or the restoration process is only for when you don't renew your status in time (so if I would let my work permit expires and have no legal status). As far as I understand, you can't switch back from visitor, so the option to restore no longer is viable which means that I loose the possibility to apply for BOWP.

 

[lulucitron]

Thanks, indeed I contacted a lawyer and I am waiting for a consultation.

If I switch to visitor, can I restore to worker once I receive the AOR? Or the restoration process is only for when you don't renew your status in time (so if I would let my work permit expires and have no legal status). As far as I understand, you can't switch back from visitor, so the option to restore no longer is viable which means that I loose the possibility to apply for BOWP.

From my understanding, you can apply for BOWP and Restoration of Status at the same time as soon as you receive your AOR.

Also, if you apply before your PGWP expires, you will be in implied status and you can work. But if you switch to a Visitor Visa after your PGWP expires and apply for BOWP and Restoration of Status after you receive your AOR, that is not the case. In that case, you cannot work until they are approved.

That is my understanding. Please let me know if that is your understanding. I would like to know too.

I also want to know, how long after your CSQ was approved on Arrima did the letter get posted?

 

[frasts]

Maybe this is an obvious question, but what does the AOR look like?

I have received an email (including my UCI and application No) from the IRCC saying in the email text

"This confirms that your application for permanent residence in Canada has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 2024/12/30."

Is this the AOR? no official PDF document and nothing saying "Acknowledgment of receipt"?

I also got the Biometric Letter request on the same day.
Thanks!

Still waiting an appointment with the lawyer for BOWP process.

 

[andresvc21]

From my understanding I think that is the AOR but I didnt get mine yet. You should ask in the Federal thread