Hi all,
I'm currently in Canada on a 2 year IEC visa from Australia with an Open Work Permit. I'm married to a Canadian citizen and have submitted my application for inland Spousal Sponsorship and a new Open Work Permit. Unfortunately my current IEC visa and work permit expire in March 2017. I had a few questions regarding this.
Do I gain implied status (visitor only) while my application is being processed?
Am I actually eligible to receive a new Open Work Permit? I have read that IEC visas cannot be extended, which discounts me from implied status (working), but I wanted to clarify that I'm actually eligible for a new OWP.
Have I potentially applied for a work permit the wrong way? Is there another class I should be applying under? I have been working at the same company full time since May 2015 as a Graphic Designer if that is at all important.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I'm currently in Canada on a 2 year IEC visa from Australia with an Open Work Permit. I'm married to a Canadian citizen and have submitted my application for inland Spousal Sponsorship and a new Open Work Permit. Unfortunately my current IEC visa and work permit expire in March 2017. I had a few questions regarding this.
Do I gain implied status (visitor only) while my application is being processed?
Am I actually eligible to receive a new Open Work Permit? I have read that IEC visas cannot be extended, which discounts me from implied status (working), but I wanted to clarify that I'm actually eligible for a new OWP.
Have I potentially applied for a work permit the wrong way? Is there another class I should be applying under? I have been working at the same company full time since May 2015 as a Graphic Designer if that is at all important.
Thank you in advance for your help!
