Urgent: Open WP expired and TR expired

[Teatime18]

Hi there. My temporary residence expired as of last week and my open WP application got refused. Can my employer terminate me? The letter also suggests that prospective employer is responsible for obtaining LMIA. What does this mean? If my current employer wants to terminate me do they have a reason? Am I now illegal in Canada? I have 90 days to apply for restoration of status.

 

[scylla]

Hi there. My temporary residence expired as of last week and my open WP application got refused. Can my employer terminate me? The letter also suggests that prospective employer is responsible for obtaining LMIA. What does this mean? If my current employer wants to terminate me do they have a reason? Am I now illegal in Canada? I have 90 days to apply for restoration of status.

Based on the information you have provided, you are out of status. You can no longer work once you are out of status. Your employer doesn't need a reason to terminate you. You can no longer work if you are without status.

It sounds like you were refused the open work permit because you do not qualify for one. This means if you want to be able to legally work again you need to find an employer who is willing to give you a job offer and also obtain an approved LMIA so that you can apply for a closed work permit.