Urgent!!!! Work permit extension

[Margotte]

I am a TFW in Canada, My employer gave me a 2 year contract but when I apply for my work permit it was issue just for 17 months because I had reached the 4 years cumulative time. Now that this law was eliminated, my question is Can I do an extension of my current work permit to claim for the 7 months that I was owed?

 

[ozlis]

I am a TFW in Canada, My employer gave me a 2 year contract but when I apply for my work permit it was issue just for 17 months because I had reached the 4 years cumulative time. Now that this law was eliminated, my question is Can I do an extension of my current work permit to claim for the 7 months that I was owed?

From the website:

Applications where a decision is made before December 13, 2016
For applications where a final decision is reached before December 13, 2016, cumulative duration applies. Closed files will not be re-opened for reconsideration; however, an applicant previously refused solely on the basis of paragraph R200(3)(g) may submit a new work permit application if all other requirements are met. This includes the payment of any applicable fees.

Applicant in Canada
If an applicant wishes to remain in Canada on a work permit and the period of time they have been working in Canada meets or exceeds four years, they may apply to extend their stay in Canada as a worker, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/cumulative.asp

 

[Margotte]

Thanks ozlis, I have read that already, but I contacted a immigration lawyer and he assures this only applies for applications that were rejected, and they won't be reconsider, but he says that in my case I can claim my 7 months using the same LMIA, so I don't know what to believe.