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Hello experts! I have a question about my temporary resident status

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Jii_Little

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Feb 18, 2019
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Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:
  • While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
  • Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!
 
Jii_Little said:
Thank you for clicking in my page :)

Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:
  • While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
  • Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!
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1. Extend your stay as a visitor
2. Only if you applied inland (in Canada class)
 
Jii_Little said:
Thank you for clicking in my page :)

Here is my current situation:

I am holding a work visa and a work permit, which will be expired on May 20, 2019. I am not working currently. I live in Canada with my common-law partner (Canadian citizen by birth).
My common-law partner and I submitted the permanent resident application on January 16th, 2019. We haven't received the acknowledgement of receipt yet.​

My Questions are:
  • While I am waiting for the process, what is the best option to apply and maintain a legal status in Canada?
  • Am I eligible for an open work permit? I know it takes more than 4 months for the open work permit to be processed, which my current permit will be expired by that time. Can I still stay in Canada legally when while I am waiting for the open work permit to be processed?

Thank you so much for your time and help!
Click to expand...

Did you apply inland or outland?
 
kcward7 said:
1. Extend your stay as a visitor
2. Only if you applied inland (in Canada class)
Click to expand...
Thank you for your reply!
wondering what will my status be during the period when my work permit expired and waiting for the new permit or visitor visa. Can I still be legal to stay in Canada during the period?
 
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