00:01How to legally stay in Canada after permit expiry.
00:06Five key strategies for 2025.
00:11In this video, we explain how to maintain your legal status in Canada before it expires,
00:16when and how to apply for a bridging open work permit,
00:19options to switch to a study permit or visitor record,
00:22how to restore your status within 90 days if it lapses,
00:26and smart strategies to strengthen your permanent residency eligibility,
00:30watch till the end to avoid costly gaps in status and secure your future in Canada.
00:38With nearly half a million permits set to expire in Canada this year,
00:58thousands of international students and workers face uncertainty over their immigration status.
01:04Whether your PR application is in progress,
01:08your CRS score is low, or your permit is nearing expiry,
01:12there are still legal ways to remain in Canada without risking deportation.
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01:30Let's begin with maintain your status before expiry.
01:40The most crucial step is to prevent your status from expiring.
01:44Whether you are on a study or work permit,
01:46apply for a new valid status before expiry.
01:49Expired status leads to complications and potential removal from Canada.
01:54Next, we explore apply for a bridging open work permit.
02:04If you've applied for PR and received an AOR, but your work permit is expiring, apply for a BOWP.
02:12This keeps you legally in Canada while your PR application is under review, provided you apply before your current permit expires.
02:24Moving on to switch to a study permit or visitor record.
02:30No PR invitation?
02:34Consider switching to a study permit allows 20 hour work or a visitor record, no work rights before your current permit expires.
02:42Both help you maintain legal presence in Canada.
02:46Then, we examine restore status within 90 days.
02:54If your status has already expired, act fast.
03:00You have 90 days to restore it, apply for status restoration and submit a new permit application simultaneously to avoid illegal stay or deportation.
03:13Following that, we look at strengthen your PR eligibility.
03:19To maximize your chances of securing Canadian permanent residency, consider gaining Canadian work experience, which can earn you up to 80 CRS points, applying through provincial nominee programs and enrolling in in-demand courses that are at least six months long.
03:35Additionally, boosting your IELTS or French language scores can provide up to 50 bonus CRS points, giving your profile a significant competitive edge.
03:48Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
03:54Deportation isn't inevitable.
03:57By understanding these five key options, you can stay legally in Canada and strengthen your path to permanent residency.
04:04Stay informed, act early, and seek professional advice if needed.
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