How long can I stay in Canada after my work permit expires? Leave right away?

[zhaotianwu]

Hi there. Can anybody advise me about how long I can stay after my work permit expires? Should I leave immediately or is there a period of time that I can apply for a new one?
I've searched the CIC website but it seems not there. Thanks.

 

[rubyalabar]

do you have an open work permit? PGWP? did you have an LMO when you first applied for a work permit?

usually if you are a foreign worker with a contract and your employer wants to extend or renew your contract, they need to apply for a new LMO. you need to attach the positive LMO together with your new contract and apply for a work permit extension at least 1 month before it expires. when you send the WP extension, you need to send it in such a way that you will have a signature proof of delivery. once received by the case processing center, usually Vegreville in Alberta you will be on implied status until they make a decision on your case.

if you do not intend to renew or extend your work permit, you can stay as long as your temporary residence/visitor visa is valid. but keep in mind, if your work permit expires without you applying for an extension, you are not allowed to work.

 

[zhaotianwu]

do you have an open work permit? PGWP? did you have an LMO when you first applied for a work permit?

usually if you are a foreign worker with a contract and your employer wants to extend or renew your contract, they need to apply for a new LMO. you need to attach the positive LMO together with your new contract and apply for a work permit extension at least 1 month before it expires. when you send the WP extension, you need to send it in such a way that you will have a signature proof of delivery. once received by the case processing center, usually Vegreville in Alberta you will be on implied status until they make a decision on your case.

if you do not intend to renew or extend your work permit, you can stay as long as your temporary residence/visitor visa is valid. but keep in mind, if your work permit expires without you applying for an extension, you are not allowed to work.

Hi rubyalabar, thanks for replying. I have a PGWP so I don't have a previous LMO. Does it mean I will have to leave Canada the day my PGWP expires? Is there anyway that I can temporarily delay this leaving while waiting for my LMO and work permit? I really don't have much time left, every minute is counting now. Many thanks!

 

[rubyalabar]

i saw this link from another thread http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/intstugrad.shtml , maybe it can provide more info.

the thread where i got it http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t57961.0.html