Travel while on implied status for pgwp extension

[Libiosevero]

Dear all,

In april I applied online to an extension of my expiring pgwp due to passport renewal. The process might take up to 5 months and I have to flight back to Italy for personal reasons in July. Should I do it? Or should I wait to have the extension approved first? What will happen if I re enter while it is still processing or what if it gets approved while I'm abroad?

Thank you in advance

 

[nickgrizzly]

Hi, read this taken from CIC website:

I’m waiting for my post-graduation work permit. Can I travel outside Canada and come back with my student visa?
You can leave Canada and return, as long as your visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. Your permit (study or work) is not a visa and doesn't allow you to travel back to Canada.
If your visa or eTA is expired, you have to get a new one before you return to Canada.
When you return to Canada:

• You may enter as a student if your study permit is still valid.
• If we approve your post-graduation work permit while you’re away, you may enter as a worker.
• If we’re still processing your post-graduation work permit, you may enter as a visitor, and you can work without a work permit until we make a decision on your application.

A border officer will have some questions for you when you arrive back in Canada. The officer may ask you for proof that you applied for a post-graduation work permit, such as a copy of your application or the fee payment receipt.
If the officer believes there is reason to refuse your re-entry, you won’t be able to enter Canada.