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PGWP Extension - Can I leave Canada while permit is still processing?

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I currently have a PGWP that expires in June 29, 2020 (Only 10 months). However, I renew my passport and applied for a PGWP Extension, as mentioned in my work permit. Can I leave Canada and return without any problem if my PGWP Extension is still in process? )I applied for the extension 5 months previous to my expiration date)
 
penacare said:
I currently have a PGWP that expires in June 29, 2020 (Only 10 months). However, I renew my passport and applied for a PGWP Extension, as mentioned in my work permit. Can I leave Canada and return without any problem if my PGWP Extension is still in process? )I applied for the extension 5 months previous to my expiration date)
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As long as you have a valid TRV or eTA, you can fly back to Canada. If you return after June 29th and your PGWP extension has not been approved, you will enter Canada as a visitor and be unable to work.
 
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canuck_in_uk said:
As long as you have a valid TRV or eTA, you can fly back to Canada. If you return after June 29th and your PGWP extension has not been approved, you will enter Canada as a visitor and be unable to work.
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Thanks!

My concern was because I read the Guide 5553 and says the following:

"Travelling outside Canada while your work permit is being processed:
If you have applied to extend your work permit and plan to travel outside Canada while your application is in process, you can leave and come back. However, one of three things will happen when you return to Canada:
  • If we haven’t made a decision on your work permit, you may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor. If this is the case, you can’t work until you get your new work permit. The officer at the port of entry may ask you to prove that you have enough money to support yourself in Canada.
  • You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a worker, if the officer at the port of entry determines that we issued your work permit while you were away.
  • You may be asked to apply for a new work permit at the port of entry"

Therefore, if I return to Canada in mid-March (before my PGWP expires) it should be ok and I will be able to keep working?
 
penacare said:
Thanks!

My concern was because I read the Guide 5553 and says the following:

"Travelling outside Canada while your work permit is being processed:
If you have applied to extend your work permit and plan to travel outside Canada while your application is in process, you can leave and come back. However, one of three things will happen when you return to Canada:
  • If we haven’t made a decision on your work permit, you may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor. If this is the case, you can’t work until you get your new work permit. The officer at the port of entry may ask you to prove that you have enough money to support yourself in Canada.
  • You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a worker, if the officer at the port of entry determines that we issued your work permit while you were away.
  • You may be asked to apply for a new work permit at the port of entry"

Therefore, if I return to Canada in mid-March (before my PGWP expires) it should be ok and I will be able to keep working?
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Yes, you will be fine if you return while your PGWP is still valid.
 
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