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Implied status letter timing after a work permit extension, before biometrics are done

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Biometrics collection letter

    Sent after applying for a work permit extension; take it to a biometrics collection service point.

  • Application confirmation/receipt

    The confirmation you get right after submitting the extension can already be shown to an employer as proof of implied status.

Step-by-Step

Applicants who filed a work permit extension and are waiting on biometrics often want to know if they can show their employer proof of implied status before biometrics are complete.

What group members advised:
  1. Implied status starts at submission, not after biometrics. The moment a work permit extension is filed, the applicant is on implied status and can show the application confirmation letter to their employer — biometrics is a separate, later step.

  2. Turnaround for a formal acknowledgment letter varies. One member reported receiving it within about a week for a work-permit-in-Canada (WP ICT) extension, though processing times differ by case type and IRCC workload.


Bottom line: don't wait on biometrics to prove implied status — the confirmation of receipt for the extension application is generally sufficient for an employer in the interim.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Show your employer the application confirmation letter right after submitting your extension — you don't need to wait for biometrics.
  • Tip: A formal acknowledgment letter can take roughly a week or more; timing varies by permit type and processing volumes.

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