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TRAVELLING OUTSIDE CANADA WITH BOWP WHILE WAITING FOR CoPR

daphareoius

Newbie
Jun 19, 2024
2
1
Hi All,
I submitted my Portal 2 and got approval for the BOWP alongside. My concern is that I have to travel from Canada in March and If I do so with the BOWP, will I be able to be back in Canada if CoPR get approved while I am away. The website says the BOWP will be valid until a decision is made on the PR application. If that's the case, will my BOWP along with the new TRV expire if CoPR is approved and I won't be here to collect the PR card. BTW I'll drop the timeline for my application.

Application Submitted : September 25th
Biometrics and Medical completed by 15th November.
P1 - December 11th (responded the same day)
P2 - December 14th (responded the same day)

Thereafter, no updates. Please share any insights on this
 

Hyper1013

Champion Member
Aug 21, 2024
2,679
1,255
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hi All,
I submitted my Portal 2 and got approval for the BOWP alongside. My concern is that I have to travel from Canada in March and If I do so with the BOWP, will I be able to be back in Canada if CoPR get approved while I am away. The website says the BOWP will be valid until a decision is made on the PR application. If that's the case, will my BOWP along with the new TRV expire if CoPR is approved and I won't be here to collect the PR card. BTW I'll drop the timeline for my application.

Application Submitted : September 25th
Biometrics and Medical completed by 15th November.
P1 - December 11th (responded the same day)
P2 - December 14th (responded the same day)

Thereafter, no updates. Please share any insights on this
If you're travelling before getting your eCoPR, you MUST let IRCC know about your travel plans. They'll put a hold on your eCoPR until you return. You can't be landed as a PR while you're outside Canada. You would need a valid TRV along with the BOWP hard copy in order to re-enter Canada before getting your eCoPR!