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Work permit expired. Should I apply for restoration?

ahsan_cse2004

Full Member
Sep 19, 2021
34
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I have decided to go ahead with the restoration application as suggested by @Naturgrl .
I have some questions though regarding the imm5708e form fields
1. It asks me "Name, address, and relationship of any person(s) or institution(s) I will visit". What should I specify since I am already in Canada and don't know any people here
2. In the background information it asks me "Have you ever been refused a visa or permit?" Should I mark YES and explain the situation that my WP extension was refused because of job/LMIA loss
3. In the background information it asks me "Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?" Should I mark YES because I am already in Canada on my expired work permit?
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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I have decided to go ahead with the restoration application as suggested by @Naturgrl .
I have some questions though regarding the imm5708e form fields
1. It asks me "Name, address, and relationship of any person(s) or institution(s) I will visit". What should I specify since I am already in Canada and don't know any people here
2. In the background information it asks me "Have you ever been refused a visa or permit?" Should I mark YES and explain the situation that my WP extension was refused because of job/LMIA loss
3. In the background information it asks me "Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?" Should I mark YES because I am already in Canada on my expired work permit?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5551-applying-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada.html

Here is how to fill it out. Don’t you have your family in Canada?
 

ahsan_cse2004

Full Member
Sep 19, 2021
34
1
Thank you very much. I have my family who are also on implied status because their WP extension is still in progress as I mentioned earlier. Not sure if I should mention my spouse's name and current address where we live together.
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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9,592
Thank you very much. I have my family who are also on implied status because their WP extension is still in progress as I mentioned earlier. Not sure if I should mention my spouse's name and current address where we live together.
You mention spouse’s name and address.
 

Anny5660

Newbie
Aug 17, 2024
4
0
i have quick questions. If someone pGWp work permit is expired and he is under 90 days restoration period. Can he apply for Close LMIA based work permit (with job offer) under restoration. As we try to read on website no clear answers. Someone said we should have valid permit like visitor record or any other permit to apply for close work permit because we can not change open to close work permit under restoration. Do he needs to apply for visitor record to restore his status first? please advise
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
45,041
9,592
i have quick questions. If someone pGWp work permit is expired and he is under 90 days restoration period. Can he apply for Close LMIA based work permit (with job offer) under restoration. As we try to read on website no clear answers. Someone said we should have valid permit like visitor record or any other permit to apply for close work permit because we can not change open to close work permit under restoration. Do he needs to apply for visitor record to restore his status first? please advise
When did permit expire? So he has an approved LMIA? If so, what is the NOC.
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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his permit expired on 2nd July, 2024, 90 days restoration can he apply for close wiork permit online on restoration instead of visitor record?
What is status now? He can restore status to worker and apply for closed work permit. He cannot work until permit is approved.