Return to Canada while PGWP processing

[btejani]

Hi. I had applied for my PGWP from inside Canada. Currently I am outside Canada and my application is still under process. I have the PGWP-EXT letter. Can I travel back to Canada while my application is under process?

 

[miguelca]

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1309&top=15

 

[btejani]

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1309&top=15

Thank you for your reply. Will the airlines allow me to board my flight without my PGWP?

 

[miguelca]

Did you read the link?

“You can leave Canada and return, as long as your visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. Your permit (study or work) is not a visa and doesn't allow you to travel back to Canada”

your PGWP is not a visa

 

[btejani]

Did you read the link?

“You can leave Canada and return, as long as your visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. Your permit (study or work) is not a visa and doesn't allow you to travel back to Canada”

your PGWP is not a visa

Thanks again. However, despite having a valid visa in passport, airlines ask for a valid study/work permit before allowing me to board flight. In that case, will my WP-EXT letter help?

 

[ChrisCan]

Hi, I did that and I returned fairly easily. No problems at all. I had V-1 visa and study permit extension. DM me for more.

 

[btejani]

Hi, I did that and I returned fairly easily. No problems at all. I had V-1 visa and study permit extension. DM me for more.

I have a valid visa but I am doubtful of receiving my study permit extension before my travel. Do airlines ask for study permit for allowing to board?

 

[ChrisCan]

Yes they do

 

[btejani]

Yes they do

Thanks again for your reply. I have applied for my PGWP and I have the WP-EXT letter which states I can legally work full-time in Canada until February 2022. Will the airlines accept that letter and allow me to board?

 

[ChrisCan]

They will for sure if you have a TRV as well. Are you currently working in Canada?

 

[btejani]

They will for sure if you have a TRV as well. Are you currently working in Canada?

No, I am currently not working but I intend to go back and search for a job.

 

[ChrisCan]

Then you should be super fine

 

[irinaaas11]

Yes they do

Sorry but this is not true. Airlines never ask for a study or work permit, if you have a valid ETA/visitor visa then you're allowed to board. Once you land in Canada, the border officers ask for additional papers/permits to determine your status in Canada and/if you're allowed to enter Canada.

@btejani please read the following links: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...da/work/after-graduation/after-you-apply.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...st-graduation-work-permit-program/permit.html

As long as you're double-vaxxed and have a valid ETA/visa, airlines shouldn't say anything. The final decision belongs to the CBSA officers anyway.

 

[ChrisCan]

I know and you are right, but they still asked for it.

 

[irinaaas11]

I know and you are right, but they still asked for it.

Did you tell them you are waiting for PGWP to be approved? Or how did they know? They don't have access to IRCC data.
Also, fully vaxxed visitors are allowed to come to Canada starting Sept 7, 2021, provided they have valid ETA/TRV.
I know airlines have been asking for proof of temporary residency before Sept 7, 2021, but they shouldn't now.