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🇨🇦 Canada15 Nov 20242 min readsitemanager

What is the Implied Status in Canada? View the application process

As of August 2024, 1.37 lakh Indian students (36.7%) out of 3.74 lakh international students had been granted study permits, according to IRCC data.

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As of August 2024, 1.37 lakh Indian students (36.7%) out of 3.74 lakh international students had been granted study permits, according to IRCC data. With an expected 4.27 lakh students studying there in 2023, India is Canada's top source country for international students. Given the large number of Indians who visit Canada each year, often on other visas, one of the most frequently asked topics is which is the best option for settling down in Canada. Students may be able to stay in the nation while they await a verdict on their application if they apply to extend their temporary residence status before it expires. One of the most suitable ways to do this is through 'Implied Status'.

Implied status: what is it?

According to the IRCC, temporary residents may lawfully remain in Canada under the terms of their first permission while their application for an extension is being considered if they have implied or maintained status. If a candidate who is nearing the end of their work or study visa files for Implied Status and their permission expires during that period, they can stay in the country until the government makes a judgment, knowing that their presence is legal. When applying for this, it's crucial to keep in mind that in order to preserve continuous status, temporary residents must submit their applications for extensions at least 30 days before the expiration of their current permit. Although one is eligible to apply even one day prior to the expiration, it is best to apply as soon as possible.  A student may continue to study in accordance with the terms of their initial study permit if their application is still being reviewed and their original visa has already expired.

Can someone with Implied Status leave Canada?

It is crucial to remember that an applicant's Implied Status is only valid while they are in Canada. A person who had inferred status as a temporary resident of Canada may be allowed to return as a temporary resident if:
  1. — They are exempt from the requirement for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
  2. — They have a TRV
Applicants should be aware that re-entry may limit their ability to return to work or study until their extension is authorized if they must travel outside of Canada for unavoidable circumstances.  For instance, a student who leaves Canada while waiting for an extension of their study permit could not be allowed to return until their application for an extension has been decided. Students are encouraged to remain in the nation. During this time, staying in the nation permits a smooth continuation of job or study under implied status.

How long is a person's stay under Implied Status valid?

The date of issue indicated on the document will indicate the date a decision was made if the extension application is accepted. The authorized stay will last for the same amount of time as the new document's validity.

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