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Enquiry:
Respected Sir/Mad, I am writing this to have some suggestions from you so I don't get into any trouble. I have applied for Permanent Resident through PNP program. The date on my file is April 20, 2016. I have received mail for medical exam on May 01, 2017 and it got updated in my file on May 21, 2017. It has been more than 16 months but I am still waiting for passport submission request. I need to go to India for my sister's wedding. I have booked the flights accordingly, and my departure date is October 16,2017. Unfortunately, my multiple entry visa has been expired on July, 2015 and I never renewed that as I did not need that. I am in a big dilemma now if I should wait for the passport request or I should apply for multiple entry visa. I tried to call CIC several times but I could not reach representative. Kindly suggest me the best way to encounter this situation. . I will attach the PDF copy of the ticket if I have any option on next page as part of the evidence. I hope you will suggest me the best action to get out of this situation. You have a beautiful day..!! Thanks, Harsh
Good day Harshkumar Patel,
Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
When you are in Canada, maintaining a legal temporary status is an important requirement. This is also applicable while your permanent residence application is being reviewed, for yourself and every family member already with you in Canada
.
The entry stamp in your passport or your temporary resident document (work permit, study permit, visitor record or temporary resident permit (TRP)) will indicate until what date you can remain in Canada. If your status is about to expire, you can ask for an extension. You may need to extend your status more than once during the process of your permanent residence application.
Submitting an application
To extend your status, you may apply
online or
by mail.
When applying by mail, we recommend reading the instruction guide first. It will assist you in completing and submitting your application.
You are in Canada as a temporary resident and would like to know if you can leave Canada and come back?
To return to Canada, you will need your:
If you are from a
country whose citizens need a
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to travel to Canada, you will also need a valid TRV to return, unless you:
- Will visit only to the United States* or St-Pierre and Miquelon, and
- Return before your status expires.
If you are a citizen of a
TRV-exempt country and plan to return to Canada by air, you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you received an initial study or work permit:
- Before August 1, 2015, you will need to apply for an eTA,
- On or after August 1, 2015, you will automatically be issued an eTA along with your permit.
When you renew your study or work permit, an eTA is not automatically renewed or issued. You may need to apply for one separately. We invite you to consult the following pages for more information:
*Including its Territories and Possessions.
We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:
Sincerely,
Vicki, Agent 3594
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
www.cic.gc.ca