Possibility of using valid work visa to return to canada cos PR card is not read

[Loyalgirl]

Good day guys/ladies,

I have this crucial question about my situation. I got my PR but not PR card yet and I have this important trip to make out of Canada. My question is can I use my earlier given working visa which is still valid to return to Canada? I would have opted for the option of getting a traveling document but I will only be away from Canada for few days while to process permanent resident's traveling document where I'm flying to takes 4weeks minimum. Please has anyone use it before? Please share your experiences. Thanks! Linda

 

[scylla]

No - you can't.

Your work permit was effectively canceled when you became a PR.

You either need a PR card or a travel document to return (assuming you have a non-visa exempt passport).

 

[Loyalgirl]

No - you can't.

Your work permit was effectively canceled when you became a PR.

You either need a PR card or a travel document to return (assuming you have a non-visa exempt passport).

The work visa wasn't cancelled, The officer only cancelled the Immigrant visa when I landed.