Traveling outside Cananda BEFORE implied status

[bentoronto]

Hi!

I'm from a visa exempt country and I have a valid open work permit untill June 2018. I will be applying for an new open work permit begining of March (along with a Spousal sponsoring application).

If I travel outside of Canada around April-May for one week, would I have any issues regarding my current work permit when coming back from my trip?

On the CIC website (copy below) it shows some consequences when you apply to extend a work permit and travel while the application is being processed.

My question: concidering that my work permit will still be valid while coming back to Canada; I won't be yet under the implied status. So am I concerned?

I hope that my message is clear enough.

Thanks a lot!

I have applied to extend my work permit. Can I travel outside Canada?

You can leave Canada and come back. However, one of three things will happen when you return to Canada.

1. You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor, if we have not yet decided to extend your work permit. If this is the case, you cannot work until you get your work permit extension. The officer at the port of entry may ask you to prove you have enough money to support yourself in Canada.
2. You may be allowed to come back to Canada as a worker, if the officer at the port of entry finds out that we extended your work permit while you were away.
3. You may be asked to apply for a new work permit at the port of entry.