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Just one more question, am I able to go across the border for a day and come back as a visitor? I am an American so that would be easy. If I must leave, is there a time frame that I must stay out before I return as a visitor? You have been so helpful. Thanks

I am not sure about that. Only that I have taken the pre-apprenticeship program in Canada and now working as an electrician. Do you know how much time I have to get my affairs in order before I need to leave? Also can I cross the border and come back as a visitor?

I was told when I originally applied for SWAP that it could be renewed for 1 more year. I was not told I needed to reapply. I thought I could just renew it and when I contacted them the pool had closed, which is how I ended up having to try for an extension on the work permit. Is there a...

I am also wondering if I choose to apply for restoration status, I know I cannot work while it is being processed but am I able to leave the country for a visit?

I am working an electrical apprentice so would not be eligible under nafta. Is my best option to go back to USA and apply for another one year with SWAP program? If I get accepted I can return to Canada with an open work permit. My longer term plan was to received an extension on my work...

Hi I hope somebody can help me. I was in Canada on SWAP program, with work visa for 1 year. I was not able to renew this because I was late applying. I was than told to apply for extension of my work permit thru immigration. I continued to work on implied status. I just received a letter...

Thank you so much for all your help. I was feeling panicky & you have given me great info, thanks

IENA is a travel/work program for USA citizens to come to Canada and work.?

Are you sure this still applies if my OWP is thru IENA? I mean the part about applying before it runs out and allows me to continue working until I get approved?

Yes we have been living together for continuously for 1 1/2 year. Prior to that I was in Canada more than the USA for last 3 years. I believe we would qualify that way. I didn't realize if I applied prior to my OWP expiring I would be able to continue working. That is great news. Anything...

Only reason for the delay is because I feel once I start the process, I will go through a lengthy period of not being able to work. I know eventually I will need to do that. I had planned to renew my current OWP for one more year and than start the process. When I missed the deadline to...

Thank you so much. I talked to IENA and they didn't mention the young professional program but I see they are still taking applications. I will definitely try them. It wasn't that I didn't qualify for another OWP, it was that I misunderstood and did not realize they only took so many...

Hi I hope somebody can answer my questions. I am American in Canada on IENA(travel/work) visa. Due to misunderstanding, I have missed the deadline to renew this visa for another year. I am working full time in Canada and this open work visa expires in end of July. 2019. I am trying to...

I have done up my study plan letter and was hoping I could get some feedback: Happy to make any changes I need to. Subject: Personal Statement in support of student permit application My name is _______ I am a male, born on May 29, 1996. I am an only child to _______ and ______. Both my...

I didn't thin the IEC program was not available for U.S. citizens? When I look at the Canada Immigration site it does not list USA

Not sure where to post this. I did post in student permit section but didn't get a response. I am hoping somebody here can help!!! Hi I am a 21 year old American student trying to find a way to stay in Canada with my girlfriend. I was originally looking at registering for a 6 month program in...

Hi I am a 21 year old American student trying to find a way to stay in Canada with my girlfriend. I was originally looking at registering for a 6 month program in Canada and obtain a study/work permit and than a post school permit to work after I finish my program. I was advised by this forum...

Thank you so much. If you don't know, you could spend a lot of money filling out application after application and being denied. It's great you have this forum for people like me.

Can your work experience in my own country be unrelated to your study program? You have been so helpful. Thank you

That's the part I don't understand... how do I get the work experience if I can't get a work permit?