Going out of Canada while waiting for a visitor visa

[melisss1]

While waiting for a visitor visa from inside Canada, are we allowed to go outside Canada and come back? Or do we have to stay inside Canada only while waiting for the answer.

 

[Jalex23]

While waiting for a visitor visa from inside Canada, are we allowed to go outside Canada and come back? Or do we have to stay inside Canada only while waiting for the answer.

What are you waiting for? a TRV or a status extension?