Seeking Advice: Valid Work Permit but Expired Visa - Alternative Ways to Return to Canada?

[kengokiri]

Hello Forum Members,

I'm seeking advice for my wife's situation. She had a student visa in Canada and currently holds a valid work permit until 2025. Due to a prolonged family emergency abroad, her visa expired, but her work permit is still valid.

We're facing a long wait for a new visitor visa (about 200 days). Are there alternative ways for her to return to Canada, like a land crossing from the US or via a cruise ship, given her valid work permit but expired visa?

Any experiences or suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello Forum Members,

I'm seeking advice for my wife's situation. She had a student visa in Canada and currently holds a valid work permit until 2025. Due to a prolonged family emergency abroad, her visa expired, but her work permit is still valid.

We're facing a long wait for a new visitor visa (about 200 days). Are there alternative ways for her to return to Canada, like a land crossing from the US or via a cruise ship, given her valid work permit but expired visa?

Any experiences or suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

She needs a TRV even if coming by land or sea. Having a work permit is not relevant as that is to work in Canada, not enter.