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What Happens If Your Worker's Permit Expires Before the New One Is Approved?
July 12, 2026
If the renewal is filed before expiry, your worker keeps working under "implied status" while it's processed. Miss that window and the protection disappears — here's what the rule means in practice.
If the renewal is filed before expiry, your worker keeps working under "implied status" while it's processed. Miss that window and the protection disappears — here's what the rule means in practice.