If work permit expires should I apply for visitor visa if I have eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

[Fabiog]

Hi,
If the work permit expires should I apply for a visitor visa if I am from a country in Europe that uses Electronic Travel Authorization? or will my status automatically change to visitor status?
I see that visitor status processing time from within canada is 130days so while I am waiting for my status to become a visitor status will I be illegal in the country or be implied status waiting for visitor visa?

Thanks

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,
If the work permit expires should I apply for a visitor visa if I am from a country in Europe that uses Electronic Travel Authorization? or will my status automatically change to visitor status?
I see that visitor status processing time from within canada is 130days so while I am waiting for my status to become a visitor status will I be illegal in the country or be implied status waiting for visitor visa?

Thanks

1. You have to apply for an extension as a visitor (no work). An ETA or TRV is just for entering the Canada, work/student/visitor authorizations are to remain in the country.
2. You will have implied status until a decision is made.

 

[Fabiog]

Hi



1. You have to apply for an extension as a visitor (no work). An ETA or TRV is just for entering the Canada, work/student/visitor authorizations are to remain in the country.
2. You will have implied status until a decision is made.

Thank you, I will be doing that.