Question re WP-EXT

[ametisto]

In August my friend applied online for refugee status. She was given a date for interview but never attended as she was intending on going back to her country after all for family reasons. Today she received notification that her application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. Can someone explain what this means? Does that mean she's now legally allowed to work in Canada? She's a bit confused.

 

[scylla]

In August my friend applied online for refugee status. She was given a date for interview but never attended as she was intending on going back to her country after all for family reasons. Today she received notification that her application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. Can someone explain what this means? Does that mean she's now legally allowed to work in Canada? She's a bit confused.

If she skipped her interview she needs to talk to a lawyer.

 

[ametisto]

But how come this has been approved?

 

[scylla]

But how come this has been approved?

I don't know. There's no temporary resident application as part of a refugee claim. She should be extremely concerned about having skipped the interview.

 

[Canadian_rainbow]

In August my friend applied online for refugee status. She was given a date for interview but never attended as she was intending on going back to her country after all for family reasons. Today she received notification that her application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. Can someone explain what this means? Does that mean she's now legally allowed to work in Canada? She's a bit confused.

Its work permit.

 

[ametisto]

So here's the thing: she never followed up on the refugee interview and kept working. She seems to think she's got a temporary permit... I didn't approve but I'm her partner, not her nanny.

Yesterday she fell down the stairs at work and broke her ankle in three places. Initially her boss said he'll cover all medical costs but now that it turns out she'll need surgery, he's refusing to pay.

My question is what she should do in addition to contacting a lawyer. I'll lawyer her up but is there anything else she can do in addition? And also, what type of lawyer would you recommend we contact? I'm not Canadian so have zero experience with the Canadian legal system.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!