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luxsameepajak

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Jan 15, 2026
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Hello! I'm an inland applicant for Sponsorship through Common-Law and recently received my AOR and AIP and am trying to apply for an OWP, but went out of status after my Visitor Visa expired in October. I believe I'm still safe, as I fall under Public Policy Under A25(1) of IRPA, but my question is regarding the fees I need to pay when applying for an OWP.

I know I have to pay the initial work permit fee (155) and the OWP fee (100), but since I'm out-of-status do I technically still have to pay to restore my status as a worker? I wasn't here on a work permit before this, this would be my first time applying for one.