Query: I have an Open Work Permit but I received TRV showing visa type as a Visitor visa.

[Umairkh]

I applied inside canada but i had to leave due to death in family and i got my visa stamped from Pakistan.

 

[imv1899]

I applied inside canada but i had to leave due to death in family and i got my visa stamped from Pakistan.

The stamped visa will you have your UCI number. They should be able to pull all your details when you arrive in Canada. Just keep the work permit document with you during your travel. Also, raise a webform request on IRCC's website.

 

[coolgal]

Yes, your understanding is correct. The TRV is valid until the passport's expiration date.

Can you please tell me how many days after they received your passport did they take to stamp it ? Thanks.

 

[imv1899]

Can you please tell me how many days after they received your passport did they take to stamp it ? Thanks.

The passport request to stamping took less than 2 weeks time.
The total time from request submission to stamping was around 6 months (Feb-Aug).

 

[dhruv850]

Is the validity beyond that of the PGWP ?

Don't worry. This is a good thing. Even after your PGWP expires, you can always come back as a visitor. Of course the border officer will determine entry. But you basically have a visit visa. PGWP lets you work. TRV lets you sit on the plane and present yourself to the officer.

Can you please confirm if the validity is beyond the PGWP ? Otherwise there's no advantage.

I think they are promoting tourism. lol. Canada needs money.

Yes my visitor visa has around 6 months more validity than my PGWP.

 

[dhruv850]

Did you apply from within Canada or outside?
FYI - I applied from within Canada.

I also applied within Canada.

 

[Umairkh]

Mine took one week to send n stanp additional 3 months for to process

 

[Umairkh]

I have also raised a web-forum. i will update also once i receive anything.

 

[Umairkh]

Any updates guys ?

 

[Umairkh]

Any updates ?

 

[imv1899]

No updates as of now. It may take a while to get the response.

 

[nikunjpatel865262]

Hey Guys.

me and one of my friends have the same issue. Our visa is stamped as V1 Visitor rather than W1 Worker.
Did you guys got any reply from IRCC regarding the webform's you raised?

I think this is something new that has been done by IRCC for applications approved since August(Please correct me if I am wrong)

Your reply's would really be appreciated.

 

[Lucymax]

I have the same issue. I have my PGWP( expires on 2024) and passport with V1 category(multiple entry) which expires on 2028.
Many people, after March 2021 are getting V1 only.
Can I go back home and come back without any problems?

 

[Pandiya]

Hi everyone, even I got the same V-1 instead of W-1. My only question is, will I be able to travel back to my country and re-enter to Canada? any updates from IRCC

 

[Pandiya]

Hi Guys, did anyone got any updates from IRCC?