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Travel Outside Canada, while awaiting your PGWP (post graduate work permit)

ALI QUADRI

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Feb 25, 2022
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Greetings,
Can one travel outside Canada and return back, when application for PGWP is completed but work permit is not yet approved ?. Has someone done it who can explain the process ?. What document are needed ?.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Greetings,
Can one travel outside Canada and return back, when application for PGWP is completed but work permit is not yet approved ?. Has someone done it who can explain the process ?. What document are needed ?.
Do you have a valid TRV? Assume your study permit is no longer valid.
 

syed3025

Full Member
Feb 25, 2022
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In my case I have expired TRV and I am outside Canada now but I have a valid PGWP but I want to return back to Canada in such case if I apply TRV the processing time shows very long like 5 months is this correct or I am selecting something wrong ? please guide
 
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yafaa1993

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Jul 2, 2021
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In my case I have expired TRV and I am outside Canada now but I have a valid PGWP but I want to return back to Canada in such case if I apply TRV the processing time shows very long like 5 months is this correct or I am selecting something wrong ? please guide
This is correct based on your country of residence. Sometimes TRV application takes longer. Good luck
 
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Aug 12, 2022
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Hi there! My PGWP is currently on process (applied June 25) and I still have my valid TRV until June 2023. My TRV is when I applied as a student and it says SW-1 since I have my coop/placement on my program.

I am planning to go back home on January 2023. If I received my PGWP approval before my target date to go back home, can I use my valid TRV? or do I need to apply for a new TRV since I am a work permit holder on that time?

Please help. Thank you!
 

mayah1209

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Aug 3, 2023
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Hi there! My PGWP is currently on process (applied June 25) and I still have my valid TRV until June 2023. My TRV is when I applied as a student and it says SW-1 since I have my coop/placement on my program.

I am planning to go back home on January 2023. If I received my PGWP approval before my target date to go back home, can I use my valid TRV? or do I need to apply for a new TRV since I am a work permit holder on that time?

Please help. Thank you!
Im in the same boat as you, did you end up travelling with your SW-1 visa?