Yun

Dear All experts,

I entered into Canada with work permit, then submitted my immigrant
application to Buffalo as the principal applicant. My timeline as
following:

Mar. 2002: submitted the application;
Aug. 2002: got AOR ( file No.);
Jul. 2003: interview waived, finished medical exam, paid the Right of
Permanent Residence Fee, sent RCMP certificate;
Nov. 2003: supplied new work and address information since Mar. 2002.

I am not sure what's next and when I could get my application
approved...

Now I lost my job and could not find a new one in Canada, but I got a
new job in Europe. My question is: in my current situation, can I
leave Canada and work in Europe until my immigration application
approved (my wife will continue her employment in Canada and my family
will keep in Canada during the time)? I heard that I could not leave
Canada for more than 30 days during the process of immigration
application, is that true?

Please experts kindly help me before I book the flight ticket! Thank
you very much for your help!

Best regards,

Yun

Andrew Miller

No, it's not true. You may leave at any time. The problem may be with
re-entry - you may have problems getting admitted. But if you are going to
work in Europe until you get PR visa then there is no problem, isn't it?

Yun

Thanks, Andrew!

Thanks for your kind response! Then I'll take it easy. Actually my
work permit and residence permit in Canada will be valid until April,
2005. Do you think it is possible for me to use them to re-enter into
Canada before I get the PR visa? Could you please anticipate when I
might get the PR visa? Do I need to tell the Immigration Officer in
Buffalo about the change of my status (though my home address in
Canada will not be changed)? Thanks again!

Best regards,

Yun

"Andrew Miller" <> wrote in message news:<aMIOb.36560$De.25913@edtnps84>...
    > No, it's not true. You may leave at any time. The problem may be with
    > re-entry - you may have problems getting admitted. But if you are going to
    > work in Europe until you get PR visa then there is no problem, isn't it?
    >
    > --
    >
    > ../..
    >
    > Andrew Miller
    > Immigration Consultant
    > Vancouver, British Columbia
    > email:
    > (delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)

Andrew Miller

Work Permit in itself is not valid for re-entry.

1. If you are from the country on visa waiver list then your work permit
will help you gain admission at the port of entry.

2. But if your country is not on visa waiver list then you need to apply for
new TRV (visitor visa) with your valid work permit.

The only problem is that by doing so (any of the above) you will be telling
the lie as you are no longer working here (you lost your job already). So, I
would think twice before trying to gain admission fraudulently. If you don't
require TRV (your country is on visa waiver list) or still have valid TRV in
your passport then you may ask for admission anyway as long as you won't be
trying to tell the lie and as long as you disclose the fact that you have PR
application pending. You will be surprised how powerful honesty is.

Anywayok

Hi,

You may leave for Europe whenever you want. In addition to the problem
Andrew mentioned, you may have problem with your family status
assuming they
will stay in Canada during your departure and they accompanied with
you as dependants when you entered Canada. Once you are not in Canada,
your dependants
will not have legal status unless they can get new permit or vistor
visa by their own before you leave.

This is my concern, but not sure, Any expert may add your input.


(Yun) wrote in message news:<>...
    > Thanks, Andrew!
    >
    > Thanks for your kind response! Then I'll take it easy. Actually my
    > work permit and residence permit in Canada will be valid until April,
    > 2005. Do you think it is possible for me to use them to re-enter into
    > Canada before I get the PR visa? Could you please anticipate when I
    > might get the PR visa? Do I need to tell the Immigration Officer in
    > Buffalo about the change of my status (though my home address in
    > Canada will not be changed)? Thanks again!
    >
    > Best regards,
    >
    > Yun
    >
    > "Andrew Miller" <> wrote in message news:<aMIOb.36560$De.25913@edtnps84>...
    > > No, it's not true. You may leave at any time. The problem may be with
    > > re-entry - you may have problems getting admitted. But if you are going to
    > > work in Europe until you get PR visa then there is no problem, isn't it?
    > >
    > > --
    > >
    > > ../..
    > >
    > > Andrew Miller
    > > Immigration Consultant
    > > Vancouver, British Columbia
    > > email:
    > > (delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)