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Implied Status Question?

Jack_Scarlett

Full Member
Aug 25, 2013
29
0
Ontario Canada (as a visitor)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hello,

Im just putting in for my extension for 6 months this Monday (i'm due out by May 14th) But we are going to mail this in, and I heard the processing times can take up to 60 days if not longer. That is longer then the time I am allowed left. If I do not hear back from them before May 14th, I am still allowed to stay in Canada as I am on "implied Status" correct? I just wonder this, because doing so online has a much quicker processing time, would the CIC see people trying to stay in Canada longer by mailing the application in rather then doing so online? Is one way of doing the application better then the other? (mail or online?) I want to make sure that I dont over stay, and I am allowed to be here. Thank you for your time and input! :)
 

Suin

VIP Member
Sep 14, 2008
4,037
285
Ontario, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CIC Etobocoke, H&C Grounds
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-03-2014
File Transfer...
31-07-2014
Med's Request
09-12-2014
LANDED..........
24-02-2015, PR Card Received: 02-04-2015
Yes, you are legal to stay in Canada till you hear from them with decision made on your file.
 

Suin

VIP Member
Sep 14, 2008
4,037
285
Ontario, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CIC Etobocoke, H&C Grounds
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-03-2014
File Transfer...
31-07-2014
Med's Request
09-12-2014
LANDED..........
24-02-2015, PR Card Received: 02-04-2015
Implied status

If you apply to extend your permit, and your visitor visa expires while you are waiting for a decision, you still have temporary resident (visitor) status. This is known as implied status.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp