Can I apply for TRV right after submitting SOWP?

[parankapur]

So I am currently on my PGWP that expires on October 6th 2026. I have received my AOR on August 25th. (Common Law Partner in Canada Class). I have already submitted an application for an Open Work Permit. Now, I have an expired TRV, from my first entry to Canada (haven't travelled outside Canada since original entry).

My question:

I have a trip coming up to Mexico on January 28th, 2027 with my common law partner. At what stage should I apply for a TRV? Can I do it now, based on the AOR and OWP submission confirmation? Would that only give me a new TRV based on my current PGWP expiry? (October 6th, 2026) or would they consider it for longer than that based on my submissions?

Or should I be waiting for a few weeks/months to get my OWP approval letter on my IRCC account, and apply for a TRV right after?

I am not sure if I will be able to receive a stamp on my passport before January 28th next year.

Would love your advice.

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Better wait, if you can't, you can definitely apply based on PGWP, but most likely it won't be even processed by the PGWP expiration date.

 

[parankapur]

If I wait, do you think it'll still be possible to get everything done before January 28thth 2027? I am not sure how long it takes for everything. Also, if I were to apply for a TRV right now, can I explain the situation to the officer through a Letter Of Explaination? Regarding the travel plans etc?

So in a general situation when someone's applying for a TRV, is it based on the passport expiry or the work/study permit etc?

 

[canuck78]

If I wait, do you think it'll still be possible to get everything done before January 28thth 2027? I am not sure how long it takes for everything. Also, if I were to apply for a TRV right now, can I explain the situation to the officer through a Letter Of Explaination? Regarding the travel plans etc?

So in a general situation when someone's applying for a TRV, is it based on the passport expiry or the work/study permit etc?

Can you cancel your plans and get a refund?

 

[parankapur]

Can you cancel your plans and get a refund?

That would be the last step, if everything fails. It's booked with my partners family and around 8 of us are travelling. I would really love to go man. I haven't taken a vacation in 5 long years.

 

[canuck78]

That would be the last step, if everything fails. It's booked with my partners family and around 8 of us are travelling. I would really love to go man. I haven't taken a vacation in 5 long years.

The big issue is the that your ability to apply and get a new TRV while in Canada is dependent on your OWP approval.

 

[parankapur]

The big issue is the that your ability to apply and get a new TRV while in Canada is dependent on your OWP approval.

I see! So the best option is to hope for a speedy approval.

Another question I have, which is a bit off topic. If my common-law PR application is already processing, and I have a valid OWP and TRV, and the fact that I would potentially be travelling with my common-law partner, would it cause any issues? Would my application be cancelled or forfeit? I read somewhere on reddit that it is discouraged to the leave the country when the PR application in that Family Sponsorship class is in processing.