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IEC runs out soon, Will implied status be applied?

Col3290

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Apr 20, 2017
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Good morning,

As the title asks, my IEC visa runs on July 12th, I have lived with my fiancee for almost 18 months as of today's date. She is a Canadian citizen. We have applied under the family sponsorship category for me to remain in Canada, I have also included a Open work permit application in my application. My question is; because I have a work permit application submitted do I hold implied status in Canada, meaning I can carry on working after July 12th? Do I have to do anything? I.E apply for implied status by mail or online? or leave the county (flagpole) to the US to get my passport stamped?

Trying to find information on this is impossible, If someone could explain the process I would be very grateful.

Thank you for your time.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,937
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Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
You will have implied status in that you can remain in Canada legally. Working is a different matter. Because IECs cannot be extended, you need to stop working as soon as your IEC expires and won't be able to start working again until the OWP is approved.
 

Col3290

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Apr 20, 2017
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ahhh, that's a bummer! Do you happen to know typically how long they take to issue the OWP?

thanks
 

CDNPR2014

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Mar 1, 2016
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Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
2014
Col3290 said:
ahhh, that's a bummer! Do you happen to know typically how long they take to issue the OWP?

thanks
it takes around 4 months.