Work Permit Extension

[ptallon]

Recently, my commonlaw spouse applied for a work permit extension (within the 30 days required before the current one would expire). The employer filed for the new LMO at the same time.

Normally, when in applied status, you can continue to work for up to 6 months until the work permit is either approved or denied. A few days after the current expiry date, the LMO (not work permit) came back denied due to a missing step. The work permit extension is still under review. A new LMO has been applied for.

The question is:
Must he stop working because the first LMO was denied, or can he continue since the work permit has not been?
Also, once we have the new LMO file number, can we update the current Work Permit application?

[ptallon]

The answer is:

Yes, so long as the work permit extension application has not been refused, the LMO does not override it.  He can continue to work. 

Once the new LMO file number is received, contact the CIC and have a note (comment) added with the new number.
If the application is processed prior to amendment with a new file number or without a positive LMO, it will be refused and work must stop at that point.

The new LMO does NOT guarantee a positive work permit application, as is always the case.

[kabilapatila]

"Normally, when in applied status, you can continue to work for up to 6 months until the work permit is either approved or denied"

Is this true??

I could not find this statement in the guide or any publication.  I understand that you can continue to work on implied status as long as your application is under process. There is no time limit.