Hi guys,
I know this question has probably been asked a million times but I really need clarification on this.
My inland common-law application was received on January 16 and my current work/study permits expire on March 14. I believe I'm going to receive the AOR before my status expires since some people whose applications were received on January 9 have already gotten their AOR. However, I still have a couple of questions:
1. Should I only apply for restoration of status if I can't link my OWP application on the CIC website by March 14? I'm scared I'll get the AOR for the sponsorship application but the OWP application will get returned. (That is, is there any other way of finding out if the OWP was accepted besides being able to link it? If not, how many days after getting the AOR are most people able to link their OWP application?)
2. Is it safe to assume that in case my OWP application is linked, it's ok to be out of status until the OWP gets accepted? I've seen people say that the application won't be processed if you're on implied status.
Thanks a lot!