Leaving Canada once PR application submitted

[abz1109]

Hello,

I am currently on a working visa which expires in September. I just want to confirm, once I submit my PR application, am I able to leave Canada and return or do I have to stay in Canada until I get a response regarding if my application has been approved or refused?

Thanks!

 

[xpressentry]

You can go wherever you want after eAPR. You don't have to be physically present in Canada.

 

[abz1109]

I thought I read somewhere that if you are currently living in Canada at the time of submitting the PR application, you have to stay here until you hear a definite yes or no as if you leave it could jeopardize your application?

 

[xpressentry]

I thought I read somewhere that if you are currently living in Canada at the time of submitting the PR application, you have to stay here until you hear a definite yes or no as if you leave it could jeopardize your application?

Nothing like that just raise a CSE to inform CIC where you are so that you can submit your passport when you get PPR.

 

[BA2LAMAZ]

I thought I read somewhere that if you are currently living in Canada at the time of submitting the PR application, you have to stay here until you hear a definite yes or no as if you leave it could jeopardize your application?

As long as you are just visiting, you can go wherever and come back before the expiration of your permit. But if you're going to be moving to a new place for a while, then you'll have to intimate CIC of your new address.