If they do, just say that you are a international graduate coming back from vacation. Nothing wrong about that.
PGWP and Entry to Canada after finishing studies
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Hello,
From the earlier messages in the thread, it is clear that i can leave and enter Canada if i had a valid study permit and a visa.
I finished college on April 27 and have my study permit until July 30. However my visa has expired and i had assumed that a study permit was sufficient for reentry. So, I am currently in India. Would it be possible for me to apply for a new TRV and enter Canada using that.
Thank You
From the earlier messages in the thread, it is clear that i can leave and enter Canada if i had a valid study permit and a visa.
I finished college on April 27 and have my study permit until July 30. However my visa has expired and i had assumed that a study permit was sufficient for reentry. So, I am currently in India. Would it be possible for me to apply for a new TRV and enter Canada using that.
Thank You
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No, you must have valid TRV, study permit gives you status in Canada. It is not a travel document.
Hi Please can you update what happened at airport when you return back.
Did you apply PGWP at airport?
hey guys, i was an international student and graduated in december 2018, got my post graduate work permit and is valid till 2022. After getting my pgwp i went back to my country and im here since more than 6 months but i plan on coming back to Canada in October 2020 but My student visa is valid till august 2020. so my question is, what visa do i need to apply now if i will come in october? can i apply from my country or do i need to come back to Canada before my student visa expires and then apply for new visa? please help me.
Hi guys hope someone can help me with my case. I will lay everything out to be understandable as possible.
Date of Arrival - 2019/05/03
Expiry date of study permit - 2021/07/31
Final date of school on transcript: 09/01/2020
I am unsure if I should apply for a PGWP before leaving the country, or apply for it when I come back as I plan on visiting my home country for a while. 6 months to be exact. My concerns are the following: If I come back on March 2021 on a valid study permit (expires 07/31), will I have problems re entering if I didn't apply for my PGWP before leaving Canada?
If ever I decide on leaving Canada with a valid PGWP, how long can I stay outside Canada?
Please help me out. Thanks guys
Date of Arrival - 2019/05/03
Expiry date of study permit - 2021/07/31
Final date of school on transcript: 09/01/2020
I am unsure if I should apply for a PGWP before leaving the country, or apply for it when I come back as I plan on visiting my home country for a while. 6 months to be exact. My concerns are the following: If I come back on March 2021 on a valid study permit (expires 07/31), will I have problems re entering if I didn't apply for my PGWP before leaving Canada?
If ever I decide on leaving Canada with a valid PGWP, how long can I stay outside Canada?
Please help me out. Thanks guys
You have six months from the date of receiving your transcripts to apply for PGWP.
Thank you for your reply. Yes I have 6 months to apply for pgwp. What I'm worried of is being out of the country that long. Does that mean I can be outside of Canada for 6 moths and apply it on the spot in Canada airport or apply it before leaving Canada?
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Your study permit becomes invalid 90 days after you receive your transcripts irrespective of expiry date on the study permit. You can apply for a PGWP either inside Canada or outside. I don't think you can apply for it at the airport.
I was planning on just applying for my PGWP before leaving Canada to play it safe. How long can I be outside of Canada during my PGWP?
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?
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 have both choices. I would say first travel to Canada and get it from Port Of Entry. That would be the best bet.
You mean I should apply for PGWP from Port of Entry?
I am scared what to answer the Immigration Officer at Border as my studies are over. Won't they restrict my Entry?
Also I just wanted to clear this confusion in my mind Can I travel to Canada just if Apply for PGWP outside Canada and work there till I get a decision?
