Conversion from visitor/pgwp to open work permit
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Yes, you are misunderstanding. It allows you to stay in Canada for six months when you first enter Canada. It does not allow you to stay six months after your work permit has expired. As I've said several times now already, you need to apply for a visitor record.
You may be best off hiring an immigration lawyer to guide you through all of these processes to avoid costly mistakes.
I will try to research for a consultant. However, just a quick loophole question, If every 6 months, I am going to my home country and back to Canada, withh my TRV works?
What i am trying to ask is that the TRV will basically only give 6 months for each entry right? I do have multiple entry eligiblity.
No, that's not necessarily true. If and how long you are allowed into Canada is always up to CBSA. They can grant you the default six month visit, allow you in but for a shorter stay, and also deny entry. A TRV does not guarantee reentry into Canada or a six-month stay.
Allright, thats good to know. But theoritically, up to 6 months basically if I have a legitimate reason to enter Canada right?
Yes, up to six months. It's not just about having a legitimate reason on your end. There are other factors that can play into the decision including how often you are using the TRV and time spent on Canada, available funds to support your stay, etc. It's also possible that no questions may be asked at all.
Allright, I have a brother here so i think it would be fine.
another question while I have you, how strict is the work experience requirement from what you have seen? For example, some streams require 1 year work experience, what if a person has like 10 months or even 11 months? Will they deny it immediately?
Remember that entry on a TRV is for visiting. If there are concerns you are attempting to live in Canada that could be grounds for refusal. Given your situation leaving Canada would not be advisable when on a a valid visitor record.
