A work permit is a special document that allows a foreign national to work in Canada on a temporary basis. There are different types of work permits, and each of these types of work permits may have a different length of validity which eventually expires. Here is what to do if your Canadian work permit expires!
When your work permit expires, you are expected to leave Canada as you will no longer have a valid visa that allows you to live and work in Canada. However, you also have a multitude of options. Keep in mind that the majority of these options must be dealt with BEFORE your work permit expires.
Staying in Canada After Work Permit Expires
In order to stay in Canada after your work permit has expired, it is important to know the answer to the following questions:
1. Did your job get extended or change?
You will need to make an application to change the conditions of your work permit or extend it before your work permit expires.
2. Were you offered a completely different job in Canada?
You will need to apply for a new work permit before you can start this job.
3. Is your work permit about to expire, but you want to remain in Canada permanently?
You must determine if you qualify for immigration to Canada as a permanent resident under certain immigration categories, such as the Canadian Experience Class or skilled worker stream.
4. Did you leave Canada and want to come back?
When you return to Canada you must have a valid passport and a valid work permit or another visa that will allow you into Canada.
If Your Work Permit Has Already Expired
If your work permit has already expired and you are still in Canada, please contact one of our licensed immigration lawyers as soon as possible. Overstaying your visa or work permit can be a very serious matter, and in most cases, you may have to leave Canada to apply for another work visa or other visa to come back into Canada.
Is Your Work Permit Expired and Need Assistance?
If so, Contact VisaPlace today. All our cases are handled by competent and experienced immigration professionals who are part of the VisaPlace team. These professionals consist of lawyers, licensed paralegals, and consultants who work for Niren and Associates an award-winning immigration firm that adheres to the highest standards of client service.
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Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.
