Advice onbest way to stay in Canada after work permit IEC expires next month.

[dazmanz]

My work permit expires on August 13 and I have booked flights to leave Canada back to Australia. However with the strict arrival caps currently in place - I'm trying to figure out the best back up incase my flight is cancelled and I decide to stay in Canada and work to support myself longer.

My current permit is an open work permit and currently working for the same employer I came into Canada with.

Any advice on the best course of action here? Should I apply for an IEC extension, apply for a brand new IEC, apply for a work permit?

 

[scylla]

My work permit expires on August 13 and I have booked flights to leave Canada back to Australia. However with the strict arrival caps currently in place - I'm trying to figure out the best back up incase my flight is cancelled and I decide to stay in Canada and work to support myself longer.

My current permit is an open work permit and currently working for the same employer I came into Canada with.

Any advice on the best course of action here? Should I apply for an IEC extension, apply for a brand new IEC, apply for a work permit?

You can't extend an IEC.

Probably your only option is to apply to change your status to visitor, stop working once your IEC expires, and then remain in Canada as a visitor until you are able to leave.

Otherwise if you want to keep working, you would need an approved LMIA from your employer. I don't think you have enough time to do that before your IEC expires.

 

[dazmanz]

You can't extend an IEC.

Probably your only option is to apply to change your status to visitor, stop working once your IEC expires, and then remain in Canada as a visitor until you are able to leave.

Otherwise if you want to keep working, you would need an approved LMIA from your employer. I don't think you have enough time to do that before your IEC expires.

Thanks for the response.

If I change status to visitor - over the 6 months, would I be able to still apply for a new permit?

 

[scylla]

Thanks for the response.

If I change status to visitor - over the 6 months, would I be able to still apply for a new permit?

Sure - if you meet the requirements to apply for a new work permit.