Travel Out of the country while waiting for PR Inland?

[Swiftierose]

Is it possible to travel out of the country while waiting for the approval of my inland spousal application? I have an open work permit though.

 

[James Russo]

Is it possible to travel out of the country while waiting for the approval of my inland spousal application? I have an open work permit though.

Yes, it's possible. Work Permit is not a travel document, so you need a valid ETA or TRV. Check this past debate regarding the meaning:

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Thread 'Can I travel outside of Canada while waiting for a decision on my PR, if I have a valid PGWP?'

Oct 17, 2023

I have a valid work permit that expires in August 2024, and a valid V-1 visa in my passport.

I got my invitation to apply for PR under CEC earlier this year, and submitted my official PR application in July 2023. I am still waiting to hear back on my decision for PR and wondering if I can travel to my home country while I await a decision?

On this link (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../immigrate-canada/pr-confirmation-portal.html) it says that if you are approved for PR you have to confirm that you are physically in Canada and that they can't...

• Nivie
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• Forum: Canadian Experience Class

 

[Swiftierose]

Yes, it's possible. Work Permit is not a travel document, so you need a valid ETA or TRV. Check this past debate regarding the meaning:

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Thread 'Can I travel outside of Canada while waiting for a decision on my PR, if I have a valid PGWP?'

Oct 17, 2023

I have a valid work permit that expires in August 2024, and a valid V-1 visa in my passport.

I got my invitation to apply for PR under CEC earlier this year, and submitted my official PR application in July 2023. I am still waiting to hear back on my decision for PR and wondering if I can travel to my home country while I await a decision?

On this link (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../immigrate-canada/pr-confirmation-portal.html) it says that if you are approved for PR you have to confirm that you are physically in Canada and that they can't...

• Nivie
• Replies: 18
• Forum: Canadian Experience Class

Thanks James for this info.