Can I re-enter Canada on closed WP without a job?

[gurmohit93]

Hey everyone,

I have a closed work permit valid until 2029, but I was laid off in January. My employer initially expected work to restart, but the contract didn’t go through.

I’m currently in India, and I no longer have a job with that employer.

My PR is in process (CEC inland, AOR Feb 26).

I want to return to Canada to look for a new job, apply for another permit (e.g., francophone mobility), or wait for PR.

Can I re-enter Canada with a valid closed WP but no job, or is that risky?

 

[canuck78]

Hey everyone,

I have a closed work permit valid until 2029, but I was laid off in January. My employer initially expected work to restart, but the contract didn’t go through.

I’m currently in India, and I no longer have a job with that employer.

My PR is in process (CEC inland, AOR Feb 26).

I want to return to Canada to look for a new job, apply for another permit (e.g., francophone mobility), or wait for PR.

Can I re-enter Canada with a valid closed WP but no job, or is that risky?

You can try but the fact that you are no longer employed by the company could raise concerns about why you are returning to Canada. I would make sure you have proof of significant savings in case you are asked to prove how you will support yourself because there could be concerns that you will try to work without a valid WP.