joek said:
Thanks for your reply, but I meant if my wp expired before I was accepted into the program. From my understanding the open work permit is granted after you are accepted into the program you are applying for. "They have received a positive eligibility decision on their Permanent Residency application under one of the Economic Class programs mentioned above"
ok let me get this straight u r waiting to be nominated and then apply for ur PR
There is no steps to achieve implied status, u r automatically on implied status while u r waiting for extension on ur work permit.
"If your visitor visa expires after you have submitted your application for an extension of your authorization to remain in Canada, you will be considered in status as a temporary resident (visitor) until a decision is made on the application. This is known as implied status." http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
now what u r doing is change of status so i dont
think u an work, put u can stay until u get response regarding this matter. u need to call immigration canada and ask them if u can work under change of status or not.
if u cant work then u do this:
wait until a week before ur expiry date, if u didnt get a positive response then apply for an extension on ur work permit "this will grant u an implied status and u can work", seeing how the work permit processing time will buy u 2 months min. make sure u apply by mail
once u get the pnp cert, u can apply for ur PRC and u can contact immigration canada and tell them u want to submit the nomination cert with ur work permit application.
its a complicated way but its all for the sake of keeping ur job