I wanted to know considering current policies by IRCC, is there a chance that I would have major issues with PGWP and/or reentrance into the country if I leave Canada for 2 months or so while taking online classes and being fully enrolled. I am pursuing 4 years bachelors degree which generally puts me in a higher degree of PGWP timeframe allowance. With proper documentation, would I be able to reenter the country? This is my only chance to visit my country due to family reasons, pl,z helpp!
Leaving country while being enrolled as full-time student
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You can leave and return if you have valid TRV. FYI online classes outside Canada don’t count towards PGWP.
I do have valid study visa and a study permit till 2027. For PGWP, does all of this pose higher risk for it not getting approved? Is it hard to justify the leaving of country mid-studies?
For you to get PGWP, you must maintain full time, continuous studies. The last semester can be part time. Online courses taken outside country are deducted from length of PGWP.
This is a very risky proposition. If this is due to some sort of medical emergency would suggest bringing proof to your school who will give you special authorization to do online classes while abroad on a temporary basis. I would make sure you keep lots of documentation showing why you needed to be abroad and what prevented you from remaining in Canada for example medical records. You would then submit these when applying for PGWP.