Got new work permit in June 2012, currently on student visa valid till Aug 2014

[scsm]

Hi,

My study permit and student visa are valid until August 2014. But recently I just got a job offer and I received my new work permit in June. Do I need to reply for a new temporary resident visa (TRV) specifically for my work permit? Thanks in advance!

 

[judylopez]

Generally, the Temporary Resident Visa is only needed if you want to leave Canada.

It depends on you. If you want to have it just in case of emergency, maybe you should apply for it. It will cost you $150.

If you want just to go to the USA, you can leave and come back with just your Study Permit and Work Permit.

Where are you going to school?

 

[scsm]

Thanks judylopez. Yea, my current student visa is good until Aug 2014 (because my initial student visa is valid until then). Since my work permit is valid until the same time too, I'm thinking of just keeping my student visa, while holding my work permit.

I'm studying at the University of Calgary.

 

[judylopez]

Did you use an LMO to get your work permit or is it based on your study permit?

 

[scsm]

I didn't use an LMO, and it is not a PGWP from my current study permit. I was offered a post-doctoral fellow position, which does not require a LMO.