Travel outside Canada when Work Permit Extension in process

[newuser01012022]

Hello All,
I have the following 2 questions -

1. My current work visa expires in January 2024. My employer has filed Work permit extension in July 2023. I am planning to fly to India next month, September 2023 for about 3 weeks. I believe I can re-enter Canada without any issues with some 3+ months validity still left on current visa. Please advise if my understanding is correct.
2. With current visa extension processing taking well over 140 days, I do not expect a decision on my application until late November 2023. The processes after a decision is received also take some time (eg. sending passport for visa stamping etc.). I am hopeful for an approval. However, in case there is early decision while I am in India (approval/rejection), will it be a problem at the port of entry to re-enter on current work permit that is valid until Jan'24? Please advise.

The law firm that has filed my application has stated that the Maintained status kicks in from the day my current work permit expires in Jan'24 till the time a Decision is received. However I thought I should still check with folks here. Appreciate your help.

Regards,

 

[BA101]

Hello All,
I have the following 2 questions -

1. My current work visa expires in January 2024. My employer has filed Work permit extension in July 2023. I am planning to fly to India next month, September 2023 for about 3 weeks. I believe I can re-enter Canada without any issues with some 3+ months validity still left on current visa. Please advise if my understanding is correct.
2. With current visa extension processing taking well over 140 days, I do not expect a decision on my application until late November 2023. The processes after a decision is received also take some time (eg. sending passport for visa stamping etc.). I am hopeful for an approval. However, in case there is early decision while I am in India (approval/rejection), will it be a problem at the port of entry to re-enter on current work permit that is valid until Jan'24? Please advise.

The law firm that has filed my application has stated that the Maintained status kicks in from the day my current work permit expires in Jan'24 till the time a Decision is received. However I thought I should still check with folks here. Appreciate your help.

Regards,

1. Yes
2. No

 

[huiqin]

Hello All,
I have the following 2 questions -

1. My current work visa expires in January 2024. My employer has filed Work permit extension in July 2023. I am planning to fly to India next month, September 2023 for about 3 weeks. I believe I can re-enter Canada without any issues with some 3+ months validity still left on current visa. Please advise if my understanding is correct.
2. With current visa extension processing taking well over 140 days, I do not expect a decision on my application until late November 2023. The processes after a decision is received also take some time (eg. sending passport for visa stamping etc.). I am hopeful for an approval. However, in case there is early decision while I am in India (approval/rejection), will it be a problem at the port of entry to re-enter on current work permit that is valid until Jan'24? Please advise.

The law firm that has filed my application has stated that the Maintained status kicks in from the day my current work permit expires in Jan'24 till the time a Decision is received. However I thought I should still check with folks here. Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Hi, I am in a similar situation. I have my work permit valid until Feb 2024 and have already submitted an extension. I would like to travel in 2 weeks. Could you please advise if there is any problem to re-enter Canada?

 

[newuser01012022]

Hi, I am in a similar situation. I have my work permit valid until Feb 2024 and have already submitted an extension. I would like to travel in 2 weeks. Could you please advise if there is any problem to re-enter Canada?

Hi, you should be good to go because your WP is valid until Feb'24. Just make sure to carry it with you. They may ask for it when you return to Canada.

 

[RajSinha007]

Hi, I am in a similar situation. I have my work permit valid until Feb 2024 and have already submitted an extension. I would like to travel in 2 weeks. Could you please advise if there is any problem to re-enter Canada?

Hi I am in similar situation , could you pls advise ?

 

[RajSinha007]

Hello All,
I have the following 2 questions -

1. My current work visa expires in January 2024. My employer has filed Work permit extension in July 2023. I am planning to fly to India next month, September 2023 for about 3 weeks. I believe I can re-enter Canada without any issues with some 3+ months validity still left on current visa. Please advise if my understanding is correct.
2. With current visa extension processing taking well over 140 days, I do not expect a decision on my application until late November 2023. The processes after a decision is received also take some time (eg. sending passport for visa stamping etc.). I am hopeful for an approval. However, in case there is early decision while I am in India (approval/rejection), will it be a problem at the port of entry to re-enter on current work permit that is valid until Jan'24? Please advise.

The law firm that has filed my application has stated that the Maintained status kicks in from the day my current work permit expires in Jan'24 till the time a Decision is received. However I thought I should still check with folks here. Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Hi I am in similar situation , could you pls advise ?