http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp , i9 I0 w3 Z8 a+ m( L" W \! Z- x2 z% G; S6 e' gImplied status , i9 D9 v3 F1 {9 XIf 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.