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2014 CEC AOR Received - BOWP Pending - PGWP Expiring - Can stay in Canada?

limbo

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Feb 20, 2015
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Asking on behalf of my sister. She has a 2014 CEC PR application in. AOR has been received. PGWP is expiring in a few weeks and she is currently employed full-time. BOWP application was put in a couple weeks ago, and is still pending. If the BOWP does not get approved before the PGWP expiry, would she still be able to stay in Canada? If so, would she still be able to work?

Thanks!
 

ip000073

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Dec 11, 2013
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limbo said:
Asking on behalf of my sister. She has a 2014 CEC PR application in. AOR has been received. PGWP is expiring in a few weeks and she is currently employed full-time. BOWP application was put in a couple weeks ago, and is still pending. If the BOWP does not get approved before the PGWP expiry, would she still be able to stay in Canada? If so, would she still be able to work?

Thanks!
Yes for both questions.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/implied.asp

A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made [R183(5)]. Such a person is considered to have implied status as a temporary resident during that period.

If a temporary resident applies for renewal of their work or study permit and their permit expires before a decision is made, R186(u) and R189 (the right to continue working or studying under the same conditions pending a determination of their application for renewal) apply only as long as the person remains in Canada.