can we go home

[lesterorbeta]

im from the philippines and i applied last may under cec. what i want to know is can we go for a vacation in the philippines? or do we have to wait for the results of our pr? hope you could answer me once again thank you.

[Leon]

You can go for a vacation in the Philippines but in order to return to Canada (before you get your PR) you need a valid TRV. 

[lesterorbeta]

thank you for responding but may i ask what a TRV is?

[Leon]

Temporary resident visa, like a tourist visa.  Your work permit is only good for one entry.  It does not actually allow you to travel back and forth to and from Canada.  You probably have a TRV but sometimes they have a different expiry date than the work permit.  I heard about a live-in caregiver a while ago who had left Canada for a vacation.  Her work permit was still valid but the TRV had expired and she couldn't get a new one to get back.

[charninder]

So, one should go back to Canada before the expiry of TRV, right?

[Leon]

Yes

[TheHal]

OK, not yet sent the application, still waiting for the FBI letter and my IELTS, hopefully on the 9th.

Anyways, I'm Visa EXEMPT, can I cross the border as I see fit in the same case?? Never had any problems with it before, just usually daytrips to the states etc.

Cheers
H.

[jes_ON]

OK, not yet sent the application, still waiting for the FBI letter and my IELTS, hopefully on the 9th.

Anyways, I'm Visa EXEMPT, can I cross the border as I see fit in the same case?? Never had any problems with it before, just usually daytrips to the states etc.

Well, maybe not 100% as you see fit but in any case, your CEC application status has no bearing on your ability to come & go from Canada... nor does leaving Canada temporarily or permanently affect your CEC application (other than keeping them up to date on your address...)

[ferna8]

TheHal, you can cross the border and come back without problems, just make sure that your Work Permit and TRV (if applicable) are not expired.