Work visa expired.

[jeffjeff]

Hi hope someone can help.
I am working in Canada under a work visa but it has expired.
I did not check the dates correctly when it was issued last year and I thought it ran till the end of my 3yr contract.
It turns out that it ran out in Jan.
I have applied to Vegreville to get it renewed.
I have paid all the costs online at the CIC web and sent all neccessary paperwork.
My question is what is my status now while I wait for the new permit (If it is granted but I dont see any issues there except for my late application maybe).
Should I stop work until my work visa is renewed? Or am I good to carry on working?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Jeff

[shalla]

Hi Jeff

I am not a prof. in this matter but  I think you will have to wait.  May I ask why your WP expired in Jan, and in which field are you employed.  If you are in the compulsory trade there is a exam you have to challenge and upon being successful your WP will be extended to your 3yr contract

[bramyah]

If you submitted ur application before the expiry date, then you can continue working no issues.

If you submitted after deadline, then it is like u r out of status and cic has to restore your status.  I think it is problematic at this sceanrio to work.

Consult a immigration lawyer for this. or call the CIC call centre, they will guide you through the process.