Urgent: Post-Graduate Work Permit Expiring & Travel Concerns – Need Advice

[TimHortonsTehTarik]

Hello everyone,

I am currently residing in Canada as a temporary resident with a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), which is set to expire on July 8, 2023. To give you some context about my situation, I am married to a Canadian citizen and we have a 7-month-old daughter who was born here in Canada. Around two months ago, I submitted my Permanent Residency (PR) application via spousal sponsorship.

Recently, in April, the IRCC informed me about the possibility of extending the PGWP for 18 months, without any costs, given I meet their requirements. However, it seems I do not meet one of their key requirements, i.e., my passport, which expires in October 2024, is not valid until June 2025, a stipulation for the free extension. Thus, the only option for me to extend my PGWP is to apply manually, costing $255 CAD.

As of now, I am not actively seeking employment. I also hold a visitor visa that is valid until October 2024.

However, due to certain unforeseen circumstances, I have to travel back to my home country, Malaysia, with my baby daughter in early June. My husband will not accompany us on this journey. I plan to return to Canada in July, but by then, my PGWP would have expired.

Here are my concerns:

1. Will I face any complications while returning to Canada with only a visitor visa, given that my PGWP would be expired by then?
2. Should I be worried about my PGWP expiring on July 8, given my PR application is still under review?
3. Is it advisable to pay the fees and renew my PGWP before leaving Canada, even though I don't intend to work in the immediate future?
4. Does my status as a spouse of a Canadian citizen and a parent of a Canadian-born child grant me any leeway in this situation?

I would appreciate any insights or experiences that you might share regarding this situation.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello everyone,

I am currently residing in Canada as a temporary resident with a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), which is set to expire on July 8, 2023. To give you some context about my situation, I am married to a Canadian citizen and we have a 7-month-old daughter who was born here in Canada. Around two months ago, I submitted my Permanent Residency (PR) application via spousal sponsorship.

Recently, in April, the IRCC informed me about the possibility of extending the PGWP for 18 months, without any costs, given I meet their requirements. However, it seems I do not meet one of their key requirements, i.e., my passport, which expires in October 2024, is not valid until June 2025, a stipulation for the free extension. Thus, the only option for me to extend my PGWP is to apply manually, costing $255 CAD.

As of now, I am not actively seeking employment. I also hold a visitor visa that is valid until October 2024.

However, due to certain unforeseen circumstances, I have to travel back to my home country, Malaysia, with my baby daughter in early June. My husband will not accompany us on this journey. I plan to return to Canada in July, but by then, my PGWP would have expired.

Here are my concerns:

1. Will I face any complications while returning to Canada with only a visitor visa, given that my PGWP would be expired by then?
2. Should I be worried about my PGWP expiring on July 8, given my PR application is still under review?
3. Is it advisable to pay the fees and renew my PGWP before leaving Canada, even though I don't intend to work in the immediate future?
4. Does my status as a spouse of a Canadian citizen and a parent of a Canadian-born child grant me any leeway in this situation?

I would appreciate any insights or experiences that you might share regarding this situation.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

Post questions under Foreign Workers. This section is about Family sponorship.

 

[YVR123]

Hello everyone,

I am currently residing in Canada as a temporary resident with a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), which is set to expire on July 8, 2023. To give you some context about my situation, I am married to a Canadian citizen and we have a 7-month-old daughter who was born here in Canada. Around two months ago, I submitted my Permanent Residency (PR) application via spousal sponsorship.

Recently, in April, the IRCC informed me about the possibility of extending the PGWP for 18 months, without any costs, given I meet their requirements. However, it seems I do not meet one of their key requirements, i.e., my passport, which expires in October 2024, is not valid until June 2025, a stipulation for the free extension. Thus, the only option for me to extend my PGWP is to apply manually, costing $255 CAD.

As of now, I am not actively seeking employment. I also hold a visitor visa that is valid until October 2024.

However, due to certain unforeseen circumstances, I have to travel back to my home country, Malaysia, with my baby daughter in early June. My husband will not accompany us on this journey. I plan to return to Canada in July, but by then, my PGWP would have expired.

Here are my concerns:

1. Will I face any complications while returning to Canada with only a visitor visa, given that my PGWP would be expired by then?
2. Should I be worried about my PGWP expiring on July 8, given my PR application is still under review?
3. Is it advisable to pay the fees and renew my PGWP before leaving Canada, even though I don't intend to work in the immediate future?
4. Does my status as a spouse of a Canadian citizen and a parent of a Canadian-born child grant me any leeway in this situation?

I would appreciate any insights or experiences that you might share regarding this situation.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

Being sponsored under spousal sponsorship does NOT give you any status.
Having a child or spouse with Canadian citizenship also do NOT give you any special status.

1. If you have a valid TRV, most likely you can re-enter as a visitor. (not as a worker)
2. No
3. I don't understand your question, since you said you do not meet the requirement to extend your PGWP.
4. No

 

[Ponga]

Post questions under Foreign Workers. This section is about Family sponorship.

But the OP did mention that they've applied for spousal sponsorship.

 

[Ponga]

Around two months ago, I submitted my Permanent Residency (PR) application via spousal sponsorship.


As of now, I am not actively seeking employment. I also hold a visitor visa that is valid until October 2024.

However, due to certain unforeseen circumstances, I have to travel back to my home country, Malaysia, with my baby daughter in early June. My husband will not accompany us on this journey. I plan to return to Canada in July, but by then, my PGWP would have expired.

Here are my concerns:

1. Will I face any complications while returning to Canada with only a visitor visa, given that my PGWP would be expired by then?
2. Should I be worried about my PGWP expiring on July 8, given my PR application is still under review?
3. Is it advisable to pay the fees and renew my PGWP before leaving Canada, even though I don't intend to work in the immediate future?
4. Does my status as a spouse of a Canadian citizen and a parent of a Canadian-born child grant me any leeway in this situation?

I would appreciate any insights or experiences that you might share regarding this situation.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

If you have submitted an Inland application (SCPLC) be advised that you are required to remain in Canada until your application has been processed. While `short trips' are usually not of great concern, If, for any reason, you are denied re-entry int Canada, your PR application would be in jeopardy.

Also, if you leave, I believe that your husband will need to give written permission for you to take your daughter out of Canada.