Help, Working Holiday, Permit extension

[peterdflannery]

Help Please!
I arrived in Canada on a two year working holiday Permit in August 2015.
Due to not having a job lined up and insurance only till June 2016 my visa was only granted till June 2016.
I now want to stay for the full duration of the Visa. The customs officer at the time said I would like to extend my stay to just come and cross the boarder again. I just want to check if this is worth while or possible if anyone has any info. or should i just re apply for the Visa?
Any info helps, Cheers pete

 

[ozlis]

What country are you from? Most of the working holiday programs are only one time things now.

In terms of going to the border, it might be worth a shot. The CIC website states that if you got a permit issued short because of insurance that you can't have it re-issued or extended but the CBSA guys are usually a little more flexible. Might catch someone on a good day?

 

[peterdflannery]

Im from Australia, i guess thats what makes it hard is that it come down to the officer

 

[ozlis]

Yep, you can't get another permit anymore unfortunately.

If you are near a border go give it a shot and see how far you get with changing the date on your current one, can't hurt.

 

[peterdflannery]

I believe my Visa was granted on the old system before the new rules came in? Would that mean im able to apply for a new Visa

 

[ozlis]

Pretty sure that it is the date that you activated your permit, not applied. 2015 onward are subject to the new rules.