When an individual from outside of Canada applies for a lengthier work permit, they are permitted to leave and return once they have been granted the permission. Whatever the circumstances may be, individuals who are interested in obtaining an upgraded work license ought to be aware that the following things will take place after they return to Canada:

• People who are applying for work permits may have to return to Canada as a guest rather than a short-term resident.
• Candidates won’t be able to keep working in Canada if they leave the country, so this is important information.

Reemergence as a visitor:

People who are applying for a work permit expansion might be able to come back to Canada as guests. This means they can’t work when they get back until their expansion is approved. Now, people who want to get a grant increase may also be asked to show an official from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that they have enough money to live in Canada.

Individuals who are applying for expansion may also be required to submit an application for a new work permit at the port of entry within Canada when they return to the country.

Reemergence as a laborer:

Every once in a while, someone from IRCC will check to see if the candidate was able to use their work grant while they were outside of Canada. In this case, the candidate might be able to go back to Canada as a worker.

Canadians with a work license can leave and come back to the country without any problems, but they must also meet certain requirements to get back in. For example, people with a work permit should have both the license and either an impermanent inhabitant visa (also called a visit visa) or an electronic travel approval (expected time of arrival).

Visit visas and eTAs:

The requirements for re-entering Canada for short-term visitors depend on the person’s situation, as the requirements are different for people from visa-free countries and people from visa-required countries.

People from countries that don’t require visas:

Along with their work permits, people from countries that don’t require visas need to show proof of who they are and when they plan to arrive in Canada.

The IRCC says that ETAs are “automatically issued” when a candidate’s “underlying work license” is approved. There are subtleties that can be found in the candidate’s letter of introduction.

People from countries that require visas:

People from countries that need visas will need “a legitimate visa and a substantial work license to get back to Canada” to work. People from other countries should apply for a visit visa again if their current one has expired or was only good for one trip to Canada. People from countries that need visas can also use a valid guest visa “to go to Canada until it expires.” You can get to Canada by plane, car, public transportation, train, or boat if you have a guest visa.

ETAs for certain residents of specific visa-required nations:

Based on the IRCC, “qualified residents of some visa-required nations will get an estimated time of arrival when they recharge their work grant.” The expected time of arrival is valid for a reasonably long time or until the beneficiary’s identification runs out. When someone from outside of Canada tries to get a longer work permit, they are allowed to leave and come back.

Understanding the intricacies of traveling outside Canada during the work permit extension process is crucial for a seamless experience. For personalized guidance and assistance navigating the complexities of work permit extensions and travel regulations, consider consulting MAK Immigration Consultants, dedicated to providing expert support throughout your immigration journey.