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RRfromfaraway

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Oct 7, 2015
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I want to make sure I am not doing anything wrong. I just recently found out that I can no longer work in Canada and I can only stay as a visitor. No need to pay rent 1000$ a month if I have no income. I am ready to submit my apllication this month. I received ITA in September. Can I leave Canada - I applied inland, and just wait home (Europe) until I hear back from CIC?

Thank you
 
As long as your CRS doesn't change due to the change in your country of residence, CIC should have absolutely no problem.

If you have not claimed 600 points for a LMIA associated Valid Job offer, then you are good to apply from anywhere in the world.
 
Hi RRfromfaraway,

I think you wouldn't need to leave Canada since you could apply for a 'Bridging Open Work Permit' that would allow you to continue working meanwhile your application gets a final decision.

Follow this link where you can find all the information about this option:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/prov/bridging.asp

Good luck!
 
Feldespato said:
Hi RRfromfaraway,

I think you wouldn't need to leave Canada since you could apply for a 'Bridging Open Work Permit' that would allow you to continue working meanwhile your application gets a final decision.



Good luck!

Thanks for replying. I already looked into it. I am under this category though:

The following foreign nationals do not qualify for a bridging work permit:


foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration in order to return to temporary resident status;


I applied for BWP but it was turned down because my PR application hasn't been assessed yet. I only got ITA 3 weeks ago
 
So sorry.

At this point, I suppose you can leave and come back when you get your PR.

Anyway, I encourage you to call CIC in case they could recommend you to do something before leaving.