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marilouguieb

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Hi

I am currently in Canada holding a visitor visa and got an offer from an employer specific work permit (LMIA based work). Submitted my work permit application and is currently pending decision. Can I go back to my country while waiting for the work permit to be issued?

Thanks in advance for the valuable responses.
 
Hi

I am currently in Canada holding a visitor visa and got an offer from an employer specific work permit (LMIA based work). Submitted my work permit application and is currently pending decision. Can I go back to my country while waiting for the work permit to be issued?

Thanks in advance for the valuable responses.

Sure but you must advise IRCC of your change of address/location.
 
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Thank you. This is very helpful. Would you know if I can return as a visitor in Canada incase processing of my work permit takes longer?
 
You can attempt to return , but you’re not a genuine visitor

One doesn’t just get a job offer , they actively apply
You can attempt to return , but you’re not a genuine visitor

One doesn’t just get a job offer , they actively apply

Thank you. As I mentioned, I already got a job offer and have submitted my work permit application and am currently waiting for the decision. Appreciate your point of view though. Thanks again!