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Archived: June 2, 2025 1020:52 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None [requester] see our response to your question Question: Our understanding of eligibility fora work permit extension submitted via CPC Edmonton is set out in IRPR 181(1}: * *181 (1) A foreign national may apply for an extension of their authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident if > (a) the application is made by the end of the period authorized for their stay; and © (b) they have complied with all conditions imposed on their entry into [requester] question is, separate and apart from the above, are there any other criteria associated with the eligibility to extend status? Do applicants have to remain in Canada for the duration of the processing? Will a brief departure from Canada (e.g. a vacation abroad) make them ineligible? Response: With regards to your first question, temporary work permit extension eligibility requirements may be found here: Extend or change the conditions on your work permit: Who can apply - Canada.ca As for your second question, an applicant has applied to extend their work permit extension, they may travel outside [requester] can leave Canada and come back. However, one of three things will happen when they return to Canada 1. 1. They may be allowed to come back to Canada as a visitor, if we have not yet decided to extend their work permit. If this is the case, they cannot work until they get their work permit extension. The officer at the port of entry may ask them to prove they have enough money to support themselves in Canada. 2, 2, They may be allowed to come back to Canada as a worker, if the officer at the port of entry finds out that we extended their work permit while they were away. 3. 3. They may be asked to apply for a new work permit at the port of entry. They must also meet all other applicable entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information on: | have applied to extend my work permit, Can | travel outside Canada? Thank you kindly, [requester] 000505