Hi,loida86 said:hi,
No, u don't need a re-entry visa since you hold a multiple visa passport. Make sure you have a valid work permit though.
From what country are you? If you're from the Philippines and you're an OFW, you will need OEC before leaving the Philippines. The easiest and fastest way to apply for it is at POEA branch.
Have a safe and wonderful vacation!
PLEASE HELP!...My work permit is still valid/will expire on June 9, 2011..and my visa will expire on July 13, 2010...and Im planning to go to Philippines this August 2010 for only 2 weeks...I fully understand that I need re-entry visa since my visa will expire before august...Im very confused with the website (new york) information about how to apply for visa..they have choices for: studying, visiting, and working (under "visa and immigration")..i choose the "working in canada" since I am here in Canada working as Live-in caregiver...but when i click the "working in canada" it directs me to the information about work permit application.....so I tried clicking "visiting in Canada" i fill up the form 5257..and then I have a confusion blow-up because one of the requirements is the "proof of financial support, as specified in the "visiting Canada" section guide of this guide...one more question..where can i get my file reference number when filling up the form 5257??job_seeker said:Hi,
How do we know if we are OFWs?
Go back to the New York site, look under visiting Canada. You are not applying for a work permit, (as you already have one) you are applying for a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) You include a copy of your work permit.outcast said:PLEASE HELP!...My work permit is still valid/will expire on June 9, 2011..and my visa will expire on July 13, 2010...and Im planning to go to Philippines this August 2010 for only 2 weeks...I fully understand that I need re-entry visa since my visa will expire before august...Im very confused with the website (new york) information about how to apply for visa..they have choices for: studying, visiting, and working (under "visa and immigration")..i choose the "working in canada" since I am here in Canada working as Live-in caregiver...but when i click the "working in canada" it directs me to the information about work permit application.....so I tried clicking "visiting in Canada" i fill up the form 5257..and then I have a confusion blow-up because one of the requirements is the "proof of financial support, as specified in the "visiting Canada" section guide of this guide...one more question..where can i get my file reference number when filling up the form 5257??
When you applied for a Work Permit, you were given a file number. Check your Work Permit. Mine starts with a W and the date when I filed my app together with a series number. Beside the office file number is a client ID number. As to proof of funds attach a copy of your contract. Maybe you'd be better off sending an application by mail instead of doing it on line. You have enough time anyway. Just a thought.outcast said:PLEASE HELP!...My work permit is still valid/will expire on June 9, 2011..and my visa will expire on July 13, 2010...and Im planning to go to Philippines this August 2010 for only 2 weeks...I fully understand that I need re-entry visa since my visa will expire before august...Im very confused with the website (new york) information about how to apply for visa..they have choices for: studying, visiting, and working (under "visa and immigration")..i choose the "working in canada" since I am here in Canada working as Live-in caregiver...but when i click the "working in canada" it directs me to the information about work permit application.....so I tried clicking "visiting in Canada" i fill up the form 5257..and then I have a confusion blow-up because one of the requirements is the "proof of financial support, as specified in the "visiting Canada" section guide of this guide...one more question..where can i get my file reference number when filling up the form 5257??
PMM said:Hi
Go back to the New York site, look under visiting Canada. You are not applying for a work permit, (as you already have one) you are applying for a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) You include a copy of your work permit.
You must provide proof of lawful temporary status in Canada.
If you are in Canada with a temporary work permit and need to apply for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA to travel abroad, please provide:
* A photocopy of your current permit and
* A letter from your employer or other proof of current employment.
The validity of your temporary resident visa (TRV) may not exceed the duration of your study/work permit or visitor record. If you intend to have your Study/Work Permit or Visitor Record extended you should do so before you apply for a TRV.
Yes you can. Attach a copy of your work permit and contract.outcast said:can I apply for my re-entry visa (TRV) now, i mean as early as possible even if I still have 4months before it expires...?? I really want to know..because I want to book my ticket early to save money and my employer wants to know when will be my vacation so that they can plan ahead while Im having 'my vacation'......where can i apply/send my application? buffalo, new york or new york, NY? which Canadian visa office is better? I am currently in Montreal..
Million thanks to PMM and Job_seeker..
job_seeker said:Hi,
How do we know if we are OFWs?
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An OFW is a Filipino Citizen workng and living abroad to support his/her family.
Thanks. So do we need to be registered with POEA?loida86 said:An OFW is a Filipino Citizen workng and living abroad to support his/her family.
I think so. It's just for the proof of funds (contract). Anyway you have your employer's letter so that should be sufficient.randz said:is it ok that i didnt send the copy of my contract to buffalo? i just send the application form, my passport, copy of my work permit and letter of my employer allowing me to have a vacation and requesting for my visa?
job_seeker said:Thanks. So do we need to be registered with POEA?
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As far as I know, If you are not an immigrant or a citizen yet of other country, and you are working overseas as a contract worker, before u leave the Philippines, you will have to obtain an OEC from POEA, otherwise, you cannot leave the country.