Query on TRV after getting study permit

[vader26]

Hi everyone,

I have a somewhat unique issue. I did my Masters here in Canada for 2 years, travelling back and forth a few times as my research was abroad. Then just before graduation, I got a 3 yr post graduation work permit in August, 2014. I used this to renew my TRV which now has "worker" on it instead of "student" as the first one did. This is all logical and clear since I was working with the university from then on. However, I was offered a fellowship to further my studies and hence I applied for the PhD programme at the same university. I accepted and so then I had to apply for a new study permit. I got this and has since started my PhD studies in January, 2015.

Now for the query, do I have to apply for a next TRV? As stated earlier, the one I have currently states "worker" on it and it expires in Dec, 2016. The reason I am querying is because I have to travel outside of Canada for a conference, and upon return I'm not sure what to say to immigration if they see "worker" on the TRV and I'm currently a student.

PS: Both work permit and study permit are valid beyond 2016.

 

[J5M]

Hi,

Hi everyone,

I have a somewhat unique issue. I did my Masters here in Canada for 2 years, travelling back and forth a few times as my research was abroad. Then just before graduation, I got a 3 yr post graduation work permit in August, 2014. I used this to renew my TRV which now has "worker" on it instead of "student" as the first one did. This is all logical and clear since I was working with the university from then on. However, I was offered a fellowship to further my studies and hence I applied for the PhD programme at the same university. I accepted and so then I had to apply for a new study permit. I got this and has since started my PhD studies in January, 2015.

Now for the query, do I have to apply for a next TRV? As stated earlier, the one I have currently states "worker" on it and it expires in Dec, 2016. The reason I am querying is because I have to travel outside of Canada for a conference, and upon return I'm not sure what to say to immigration if they see "worker" on the TRV and I'm currently a student.

PS: Both work permit and study permit are valid beyond 2016.

Technically, you can't have both PGWP and SP together. One nullify another.

 

[vader26]

Okay therefore the study permit takes precedence. So should I apply to change my valid TRV just because it has "worker" on it?

 

[J5M]

Hi,

Okay therefore the study permit takes precedence. So should I apply to change my valid TRV just because it has "worker" on it?

I personally think there is no need to change TRV.

 

[vader26]

Ok, thanks, much appreciated!

 

[studypermitportal]

Yes, you can have both.You were entitled to a pgwp as per your masters degee. You were right in getting the study permit to attend your new program. The TRV shouldn't be an issue as you are still considered a worker.