Hey all. I am in a bit of a situation if anyone can help as I try to apply for an open work permit.
Background
Applied PR June 12th 2021.
Returned to Australia in September 2021 for a family emergency.
Work permit expired Feb 2022.
Returned to Canada in March 2022 on a visitor visa.
Was unable to get my work visa extended or implied status as I was not in the country. Spoke to 2 immigration consultants about this. Very unhelpful.
Visitor visa extended until April 15th 2022.
My passport expired next year so got a new one so I can apply for this Open Work Permit.
Was accepted to apply for open work permit and am filling out forms
HERE IS MY PROBLEM
In the eligibility form I answered the following:
What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Visitor
When does your status in Canada expire?
Date
April 15, 2023
In the form Imm5710e - I
followed the guide exactly on how to fill it out for an open work permit. I have in there I am on a visitors visa. I require restoration of status etc.
7: Current country or territory of residence:
Country: Canada
Status: Other
Other: Requires restoration
When I upload the document it states the following:
Error: We couldn't upload your file.
- Error Description:
Your status expiry date in the answer you provided previously does not correspond to the Restoration in your form. Modify your answers or the value in your form.
I tried to change number 7 to put in my visitor visa with the dates EXACTLY as on the eligibility but it comes up with the same.
I don't know what to do! Anyone had something similar happen?
I tried calling the IRCC during the week multiple times but can't get through to anyone.