Hello experts! I have a question about my temporary resident status

[Jii_Little]

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Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:

• While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
• Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!

 

[kcward7]

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Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:

• While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
• Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!

1. Extend your stay as a visitor
2. Only if you applied inland (in Canada class)

 

[canuck_in_uk]

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Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:

• While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
• Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!

Did you apply inland or outland?

 

[Jii_Little]

1. Extend your stay as a visitor
2. Only if you applied inland (in Canada class)

Thank you for your reply!
wondering what will my status be during the period when my work permit expired and waiting for the new permit or visitor visa. Can I still be legal to stay in Canada during the period?

 

[Jii_Little]

Did you apply inland or outland?

Thank you for your response!
I applied inland in Canada.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thank you for your response!
I applied inland in Canada.

You should have included an OWP app with the PR app. You can still submit it now.

 

[Jii_Little]

You should have included an OWP app with the PR app. You can still submit it now.

Can I still legally stay in Canada during the period when I am waiting for the OWP while my current work permit expire in May?

 

[kcward7]

Can I still legally stay in Canada during the period when I am waiting for the OWP while my current work permit expire in May?

Yes