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Just got my 3 years PGWP, but my VISA is still a student VISA.

gzqgzq

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Jan 7, 2013
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Vancouver BC
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Doc's Request.
05-08-2014
Nomination.....
24-03-2014
AOR Received.
08-05-2014
Med's Request
08-05-2014
Med's Done....
15-05-2014
Passport Req..
24-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
Hello guys,

My passport needs a VISA to visit Canada. 3 years ago, I got my study VISA and study permit. In 2012 Dec, I finished my school and successfully got my PGWP on Feb 26 2013. However, my visitor shows my category is STUDENT. In this case, am i able to travel outside of Canada with my STUDENT VISA(which will be expied in July 2013) AND 3 YEARS WORK PERMIT?

Do I HAVE to apply for an WORKER VISA so that i could go travelling?

I appreciate for everyone's help in advance. Have a nice day my friends.

James
 

siroccoon

Hero Member
Feb 20, 2013
234
14
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-04-2013
AOR Received.
24-05-2013
Med's Request
19-03-2014
Med's Done....
31-03-2014
Passport Req..
24-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
30-04-2014
LANDED..........
01-03-2015
Yes you cant enter on a student visa when you have PGWP status granted now. File a new TRV as a worker, you dont want to be in trouble at the entry.
 

MUSHROOMROOM

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Dec 25, 2012
113
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I have the same problem. I called CIC today and they told me that we didnt have to apply for a new one - OP16 Section 5.7
The problem is, I can't find the OP 16 online!!




gzqgzq said:
Hello guys,

My passport needs a VISA to visit Canada. 3 years ago, I got my study VISA and study permit. In 2012 Dec, I finished my school and successfully got my PGWP on Feb 26 2013. However, my visitor shows my category is STUDENT. In this case, am i able to travel outside of Canada with my STUDENT VISA(which will be expied in July 2013) AND 3 YEARS WORK PERMIT?

Do I HAVE to apply for an WORKER VISA so that i could go travelling?

I appreciate for everyone's help in advance. Have a nice day my friends.

James