I had applied to renew my work permit with the same employer, even my work permit had expired in april. I didn't pay for Restoration status...I called CIC before and they said that implied status means that you're legal here, means that you work permit is valid for you to stay in Canada but with no expire date. who knows? every time you call them they say different things...
So I decided to try to because I really don't know when my owp will come and I really want to go home next year, so I tried!! I just sent a copy of my contract, letter from my employer, copy of my work permit and passport and paid the fee.
I sent last month...now I dont know what's going to happen, if they will send my owp before it...i hope so...
If they will approve or not? Only GOD knows...