If your current visitor visa expires while your application for an extension is being processed, you can stay in Canada until a decision is made. This is known as "maintained status," which was previously known as "implied status." During this period, the conditions of your visitor status ar...
Although it is an option for many, it is not usually desirable for workers and students in Canada to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), because it does not allow you to work or study. Those on a TRV may also be eligible to apply for a Visitor Record and be allowed to stay...