Canadian who studies in Warsaw - Visa, Karta Pobytu and Deportation?

So I am a Canadian who studies in Warsaw. I am finishing my programme this year but entered (via germany) on a 90 days visa-free agreement. I was told by an embassy worker in New York (I was there before Warsaw which is why I didn't get my student visa as I was outside Canada) that I just had to apply for my karta pobytu when I had been in Poland for 45 days.

I went to apply and was told I should have applied at the 30 day mark (essentially 60 days before my visa expired). The woman said it might still be possible to I applied and then a few week later someone else there told me I could write a letter asking for my decision to be sped up due to this error. I submitted all of that 2 weeks ago and heard nothing back from the foreigners office. I am now on the last day before my visa expires and have heard nothing and tomorrow the office is closed (even though it's not a holiday).

Does anyone know if I can overstay a few days, and then go on Monday and ask them to stamp my passport saying I am allowed to wait in Poland for my decision? Or do I have to leave? I am going to try calling the offices tomorrow but would appreciate any advice.

Also, if I simply stay in Warsaw (without a visa) while I wait, what are the chances of me getting into trouble when I leave Poland in July to return to Canada?

Thanks! Sorry if this has been asked a million times, wasn't able to find anyting specific about this situation.

they should have stamped your passport for extended visa,since they didnt you should go to them best according to my information you will be told to leave or given a letter for extended visa,whatever they tell you just get it in written.Usually they overlook american and canadian passport holders but you never know...law is a law good luck

It's hard to say about the Karta Pobytu because of the buearocracy involved. However I would say risking it, while you will probaby be fine, is a risky move. It's not just Poland you need to worry about, if you overstay your visa and are caught then you could risk a full Schengen lock out!

Thanks for the responses. My only problem is they are closed tomorrow and I can not stay longer than the weekend (when they are clearly not open). So I would have to overstay to visit them on Monday to get either the extension or be told to leave. This is what I am most concerned about...is the 2-3 days overstay a very large risk?

Check that: lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/europe-western-europe/topics/overstaying-schengen-visa-the-facts

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Poland's Student National Visa expiry and residence permit

Hello,

I have national visa until July 1, 2019. I applied for residence permit on November, 2018. I'm invited for fingerprint stage on July 5. I know that I can stay after finger print but is 4 days gap can cause issue?

Also, can I still work (during summer as a student full-time) if my visa is finished and i'm waiting for residence permit decision.