Out of Status influencing my work period...?

[idoit]

Hello all,
In "Canadian Experience Class: Who can apply" on CIC website, how does "proper work or study authorization" affect my case considering the following situation?

Due to a mistake, I got out of status for 2 months. I wonder if for this short period, have I had been an "undocumented worker"? In other words, do I have to work more and my letter cover 2 years + 2 months (to compensate for that 2 months of being out status) or just 2 years will be fine? What are your suggestion, because it is 2 months of paid work and it would be so sad for me to lose it!

Note that I read what dear jen_OS said in this link: bit.ly/fVZp0H

Thanks a lot

[candy4]

Your work should still count even if you were out of status for those 2 months. I'm not completely sure about this. I hope other members can shed some light on your case.

[Leon]

PMM said in another answer that work out of status does not count towards your CEC requirements.  I have never looked it up myself but it makes sense to me.  Why would immigration reward you for working illegally?

[jes_ON]

Hi cscat - were you out of status because your permit expired, or because you changed positions prior to obtaining  a new work permit?

I think you will need to work (at least) the extra two months.  Don't try to "cover up" the 2 month lapse (that would be misrepresentation, and extremely difficult to pull off - remember, they have your tax records), but just make sure you have enough time without it. 

And, I suppose there is the possibility that the unauthorized period could trigger some kind of consequence.  It might be worth discussing your case with an immigration lawyer.

[rjessome]

Hello all,
In "Canadian Experience Class: Who can apply" on CIC website, how does "proper work or study authorization" affect my case considering the following situation?

Due to a mistake, I got out of status for 2 months. I wonder if for this short period, have I had been an "undocumented worker"? In other words, do I have to work more and my letter cover 2 years + 2 months (to compensate for that 2 months of being out status) or just 2 years will be fine? What are your suggestion, because it is 2 months of paid work and it would be so sad for me to lose it!

Note that I read what dear jen_OS said in this link: bit.ly/fVZp0H

Thanks a lot

Were you out of status or on implied status for those two months?  Did you apply for restoration?

[idoit]

Hi again jes_ON and rjessome and sorry for late reply as I didn't know how I can be notified if someone answers the thread. Now all set and good.

It was because my permit expired. I sent my application for renewal of permit, with my old passport (per recommendation of a CIC customer rep. and later on posting my new passport). I was waiting to get my renewed password, and according to their processing time, I still had time to next processing of application. But CIC processed that application earlier and rejected it. So I restored my application and got the permit eventually but there was a 2 months period where I was on an implied status.

[Iwanttoimmigrate]

Hi All,

I'm in a same situation as cscat was but with a twist.

I had a 1 year work permit in toronto but unfortunately i could only complete 8 months as a worker. and then i found a employer in Quebec who sponsored my new work permit. and I have been working for them since September 2012. I will be completing 1 year working in Canada in December 2012. I intend to move back to Ontario.

1. Can i apply under CEC if im working in Quebec?
2. My earlier WP started from APRIL 2011 and expired in March 2012. Can I claim that i have completed 1 year working even though i quit earlier employer in December 2011?

Thanks in advance!!!