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Rohitjaswal

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Nov 24, 2017
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So the situation is that my PGWP approved by 2 months ago and I stranded in India from the last 4 months. Presently, I have a flight with the Emirates on 22 July from Delhi to Toronto (if ban lift by Indian govt). Still, I have confusion related to this paragraph which I got from the official IRCC website. According to this,

Essential (non-discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is essential (non-discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

  • You have a valid work permit and normally live in Canada. This applies even if you’ve been laid off.
  • You’re a worker who
    • has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific), and
    • has a valid job offer, and
    • can work once you’ve completed your 14-day quarantine in Canada (unless you’re exempt)
So basically I had a job letter which states that I am working with the restaurant since July 2018 and currently working with Mandarin (letter issued on Feb 22, before I travel to India). Presently I got laid off from that restaurant and I am in India. Can someone explain that,

1. Can I travel to Canada because basically, I am a taxpayer of Canada, have lease paper as well as hold SIN number and living in Canada but got stranded due to COVID.

2. Or I need a job letter which states that I will work there once I reach to Canada.
 
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heena_1994

Star Member
Mar 24, 2019
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Rohitjaswal said:
So the situation is that my PGWP approved by 2 months ago and I stranded in India from the last 4 months. Presently, I have a flight with the Emirates on 22 July from Delhi to Toronto (if ban lift by Indian govt). Still, I have confusion related to this paragraph which I got from the official IRCC website. According to this,

Essential (non-discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is essential (non-discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

  • You have a valid work permit and normally live in Canada. This applies even if you’ve been laid off.
  • You’re a worker who
    • has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific), and
    • has a valid job offer, and
    • can work once you’ve completed your 14-day quarantine in Canada (unless you’re exempt)
So basically I had a job letter which states that I am working with the restaurant since July 2018 and currently working with Mandarin (letter issued on Feb 22, before I travel to India). Presently I got laid off from that restaurant and I am in India. Can someone explain that,

1. Can I travel to Canada because basically, I am a taxpayer of Canada, have lease paper as well as hold SIN number and living in Canada but got stranded due to COVID.

2. Or I need a job letter which states that I will work there once I reach to Canada.
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1. Yes
2. You have to show job letter at airport, along with work permit only then you are allowed to board .. i came three days ago and at airport they checked my work permit and job letter..
 
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Rohitjaswal

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Nov 24, 2017
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heena_1994 said:
1. Yes
2. You have to show job letter at airport, along with work permit only then you are allowed to board .. i came three days ago and at airport they checked my work permit and job letter..
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Thanks for your response @heena_1994. Job letter is fine but mine work permit in Canadian address. I was in india when my work permit got approved. So as you said, i need that along with my papers. So, somebody have to send that to my indian address.

One more thing, I am still traveling on study permit and study visa because that documents valid till 2021 april. Is there any problem with that too?

You are also on post graduation work permit?.
 
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canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Rohitjaswal said:
So the situation is that my PGWP approved by 2 months ago and I stranded in India from the last 4 months. Presently, I have a flight with the Emirates on 22 July from Delhi to Toronto (if ban lift by Indian govt). Still, I have confusion related to this paragraph which I got from the official IRCC website. According to this,

Essential (non-discretionary) travel for a temporary worker
Your travel is essential (non-discretionary) if you’re in either of these situations:

  • You have a valid work permit and normally live in Canada. This applies even if you’ve been laid off.
  • You’re a worker who
    • has a letter of introduction for a work permit (open or employer-specific), and
    • has a valid job offer, and
    • can work once you’ve completed your 14-day quarantine in Canada (unless you’re exempt)
So basically I had a job letter which states that I am working with the restaurant since July 2018 and currently working with Mandarin (letter issued on Feb 22, before I travel to India). Presently I got laid off from that restaurant and I am in India. Can someone explain that,

1. Can I travel to Canada because basically, I am a taxpayer of Canada, have lease paper as well as hold SIN number and living in Canada but got stranded due to COVID.

2. Or I need a job letter which states that I will work there once I reach to Canada.
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Disagree. I think PGWP should be able to return without a job. If you have a spouse with SOWP and no job he/she would not be able to board. Not a bad idea to send in a webform and ask your question so you have concrete proof if you are questioned at the airport. Would send in the webform ASAP.
 
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Ali@12345

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Jan 8, 2020
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heena_1994 said:
1. Yes
2. You have to show job letter at airport, along with work permit only then you are allowed to board .. i came three days ago and at airport they checked my work permit and job letter..
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Hi @heena_1994

1. I am also stuck in India since March 2020 and i am on my PGWP working remotely from India , would that cause any problem in immigration upon my return as its been mpre than 6 months now ?
2.Also . When you refer to job letter , what should be the content in the job letter ? does it only have to mention that i am employee of the company and would need to return to Canada, Let me know , Thanks in advance ,
 
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