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Some bqckground: worked as live in caregiver for 20 months, 30/hours a week ()4 months short of PR eligibility. Hired an agent to help me connect with employer. Agent applied for LMIA Jan 2017 for new job. I was told no need to worry about expiring work permit. Now almost 11 months has passed LMIA has been closed Bc agent did not supply proper information on at least 2 different applications. I have just found out that I have "overstayed". Also no restoration was filed, agent forget to apply, and I wasnt aware of it. What options do I have? I do have a new employer willing to hire me. I am worried about how this overstay will effect me getting another work permit. Also I am told I must return to the home country , and appy from there. Any advice or experience related to this would be greatly appreciated.
Some bqckground: worked as live in caregiver for 20 months, 30/hours a week ()4 months short of PR eligibility. Hired an agent to help me connect with employer. Agent applied for LMIA Jan 2017 for new job. I was told no need to worry about expiring work permit. Now almost 11 months has passed LMIA has been closed Bc agent did not supply proper information on at least 2 different applications. I have just found out that I have "overstayed". Also no restoration was filed, agent forget to apply, and I wasnt aware of it. What options do I have? I do have a new employer willing to hire me. I am worried about how this overstay will effect me getting another work permit. Also I am told I must return to the home country , and appy from there. Any advice or experience related to this would be greatly appreciated.