On February 2, 2018, Maddie mailed an application to extend her work permit to IRCC. Unfortunately, her work permit expiredon February 12, 2018 and she has not yet received a response from IRCC.

What would you advise Maddie to do?

Select one:

a. Maddie may stay in Canada; she has the right to continue working under the same conditions as long as she remains in Canada.

b. Maddie must leave Canada until a decision is rendered regarding the renewal/extension of her work permit.

c. Maddie must stop working until she receives a new work permit, otherwise she will be inadmissible to Canada because of "non-compliance with the IRPA," pursuant to section 41.

d. Maddie's employer must phone IRCC for Maddie to continue employment, otherwise the employer can face fines of up to $50,000.