http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp $ ^; n4 @* a. n1 @+ Z! ` 3 @" t' S2 N9 P' q2 X* ZImplied status / g# ?% M8 J6 Y+ p3 R6 ~% BIf you apply to extend your permit, and your visitor visa expires while you are waiting for a decision, you still have temporary resident (visitor) status. This is known as implied status.