Entry into Canada with PGWP

[sach0408]

I completed my course in August and applied for my PGWP in November. As per the processing times right now, I don't expect the approval before March. I want to travel to India for 2 months and am worried about the re-entry rules in Canada. I check the IRCC website and it states that the work-permit holders who generally live in Canada can enter without any letter, or they have show a letter of introduction and a job offer. I am not currently employed so was skeptical if I will be allowed re-entry into Canada.
Please advise on the same.

 

[scylla]

I completed my course in August and applied for my PGWP in November. As per the processing times right now, I don't expect the approval before March. I want to travel to India for 2 months and am worried about the re-entry rules in Canada. I check the IRCC website and it states that the work-permit holders who generally live in Canada can enter without any letter, or they have show a letter of introduction and a job offer. I am not currently employed so was skeptical if I will be allowed re-entry into Canada.
Please advise on the same.

You can re-enter as long as you have a valid TRV.

 

[sach0408]

You can re-enter as long as you have a valid TRV.

Thanks for the response. Do I have to apply for the TRV or the work-permit will act as a TRV?

 

[P@1n]

Thanks for the response. Do I have to apply for the TRV or the work-permit will act as a TRV?

Yes you have to apply for one, work permit alone won’t help, you need a valid TRV to return to Canada. Better to get a valid TRV approved before leaving as applying for TRV from India might take longer processing time.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks for the response. Do I have to apply for the TRV or the work-permit will act as a TRV?

Work permit or PGWP is not a TRV. You apply for one. If you are in Canada processing is about 60+ days.

 

[sach0408]

Yes you have to apply for one, work permit alone won’t help, you need a valid TRV to return to Canada. Better to get a valid TRV approved before leaving as applying for TRV from India might take longer processing time.

Is TRV the normal visitor visa or there is a different process to apply for it?

 

[Naturgrl]

Is TRV the normal visitor visa or there is a different process to apply for it?

Visitor visa

 

[scylla]

Thanks for the response. Do I have to apply for the TRV or the work-permit will act as a TRV?

You need to apply for a TRV.

 

[parthgusani]

You need to apply for a TRV.

will I be able to return back to Canada if I already have a valid work permit and trv and currently present in Canada? need to travel for 2 months and return back. please let me know asap

 

[Deeshi]

Hello,
My name is Deeshi Parikh.
I started my course online in September 2020 and completed it in April 2021.

Applied for Study Permit -20th August 2020.
Medicals Reviewed- October 2020
Biometrics Given on- November 2020
Repeat Biometrics- March 2021
Biometrics Reviewed- April 2021
BVL-April 2021
PPR- April 2021
Passport Submitted for stamping- 21st July 2021
Passport Received- 9th August 2021.
Correspondence Letter- Entry to Canada Date Validity- 31st December 2021.

My questions are-
1) Should I apply for PGWP and then travel to Canada or Can I apply for PGWP after I land there?

2) If I have to apply for PGWP outside of Canada can I travel to Canada till a decision is made on my PGWP or I will have to wait till a final decision is made?

 

[Simba112]

Hello,
My name is Deeshi Parikh.
I started my course online in September 2020 and completed it in April 2021.

Applied for Study Permit -20th August 2020.
Medicals Reviewed- October 2020
Biometrics Given on- November 2020
Repeat Biometrics- March 2021
Biometrics Reviewed- April 2021
BVL-April 2021
PPR- April 2021
Passport Submitted for stamping- 21st July 2021
Passport Received- 9th August 2021.
Correspondence Letter- Entry to Canada Date Validity- 31st December 2021.

My questions are-
1) Should I apply for PGWP and then travel to Canada or Can I apply for PGWP after I land there?

2) If I have to apply for PGWP outside of Canada can I travel to Canada till a decision is made on my PGWP or I will have to wait till a final decision is made?

You will UNLIKELY allowed to enter Canada as you do not meet requirements to travel to Canada as International Student. You can apply from outside and if you meet criteria to travel to Canada as non-essential traveler, then you will be allowed to. But most likely you will not.
Familiarize with the below link

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/entering-canada-checklist