Work permit expired in aug... Applied for restoration today

[Meganfwhite]

I have just realized my open work permit expired at end of aug. I applied today for restoration of status while waiting for my common law PR to be approved.

What should I do while waiting for restoration/work permit/PR?
What are the risks of illegally working while waiting or shall I just wait?

Any help would ease my mind, thanks!!!

 

[scylla]

The risks of working illegally is that you will be removed from Canada.

You aren't allowed to work legally and should stop working until you hold a valid work permit again.

 

[Meganfwhite]

I'm in limbo. So do I just wait till hear back?

 

[scylla]

Yes - you can definitely remain in Canada until you hear back. That's perfectly legal.

It's just the working that would be illegal.

 

[taj p]

I am applying for spousal sponsorship , my husband works in Kuwait, he's an India n his work permitt for Kuwait expires in jun 2014 , I'm totally confused which visa office to choose Kuwait or India coz if he doesn't get his PR before June n if his passport is sent to India he will be illegal in Kuwait n if we chose Kuwait visa office also same problem coz if he doesn't get visa b4 June he might have to request the passport bck from the visa office to get his work permit renewed. PLEASE HELP