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PGWP expires in April 2016. Can I travel in February?

Nightrocker

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Hello all,

My work permit expires on April 29th next year. Can I travel in February next year? Will I run into any issues with CBSA? I applied for my PR on December 09, 2015.

Please share your thoughts. Thanks
 

Nightrocker

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24-07-2011
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23-08-2011
Any suggestions, please?
 

PK_11

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SYDNEY, NS
NOC Code......
2171
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14-03-2016
Doc's Request.
16-09-2016 (RPRF)
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01-02-2016
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12-04-2016
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You can travel no issue. As long as u have valid visa.
 

riasat.abir

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2016-03-09
Passport Req..
2016-08-17
VISA ISSUED...
2016-08-30
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Nightrocker said:
Any suggestions, please?
You can travel by land until the last date of expiry. If you travel by air you will need Visa as well.
 

manidhatt

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My permit and visa is expiring in February 2016. I'm travelling and will return mid January. As long as we have valid visa we can return to canada
 

riasat.abir

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Aug 9, 2012
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Burnaby
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
2015-12-17
AOR Received.
2016-02-22
Med's Done....
2016-03-09
Passport Req..
2016-08-17
VISA ISSUED...
2016-08-30
LANDED..........
2016-09-09
manidhatt said:
My permit and visa is expiring in February 2016. I'm travelling and will return mid January. As long as we have valid visa we can return to canada
Just curious, why did you decline two times previously?
 

manidhatt

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Feb 03
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Feb 12
Passport Req..
Aug 03
riasat.abir said:
Just curious, why did you decline two times previously?
Points awarded before actual experience earned.
 

Nightrocker

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Feb 27, 2011
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13-06-2011
VISA ISSUED...
24-07-2011
LANDED..........
23-08-2011
manidhatt said:
My permit and visa is expiring in February 2016. I'm travelling and will return mid January. As long as we have valid visa we can return to canada
I worried because I have watched a lot of Border Security: Canada's Front Line and I am just afraid that I might be denied entry into Canada if I travel that close to the expiry of my work permit. They may ask why are you coming back when your work permit is expiring in two months. Or may be I am just over-thinking?

Also, when should I apply for the bridge work permit? Any suggestions? Is there timeline for that? My PR application is being processed, so not sure if applying for bridging work permit would be worthwhile. Please share your thoughts. Thanks.
 

PK_11

Hero Member
Sep 18, 2014
420
30
Visa Office......
SYDNEY, NS
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
14-03-2016
Doc's Request.
16-09-2016 (RPRF)
Nomination.....
01-02-2016
AOR Received.
12-04-2016
IELTS Request
Not Required
Med's Request
10-03-2017
Med's Done....
Waiting
Interview........
Not Reqd as of now
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
InLand Applicant
I came back frm my home country before 6 days of my visa expiry date. So nothing to worry.
 

manidhatt

Champion Member
May 30, 2013
1,257
592
Ontario
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
Feb 03
Doc's Request.
Feb 26 - Submitted March 03
AOR Received.
Feb 03
Med's Done....
Feb 12
Passport Req..
Aug 03
Nightrocker said:
I worried because I have watched a lot of Border Security: Canada's Front Line and I am just afraid that I might be denied entry into Canada if I travel that close to the expiry of my work permit. They may ask why are you coming back when your work permit is expiring in two months. Or may be I am just over-thinking?

Also, when should I apply for the bridge work permit? Any suggestions? Is there timeline for that? My PR application is being processed, so not sure if applying for bridging work permit would be worthwhile. Please share your thoughts. Thanks.
You can apply for bowp when you have 90 or less days left on your permit. I see you submitted your app on 9th Dec. I would say wait till 1st week of March if you don't get ppr then apply for bowp just be safe.
 

Nightrocker

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Feb 27, 2011
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Canada
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-04-2011
Med's Request
08-06-2011
Med's Done....
13-06-2011
VISA ISSUED...
24-07-2011
LANDED..........
23-08-2011
Thanks for your input all. I guess I start looking for air tickets. :)