Archived: June 2, 2025 10:14:04 AM

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Archived: June 2, 2025 10:14:04 AM From: lnvnigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC Subjects TR: Maintained Status upon Re-entering fom US - REP-2025-0112- Due 10-Feb-25 Importanee: Normal Sensitivity: None Attachments: Good day, ‘Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please note that this mailboxis intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. f you have case specific questions about.afile, you are encouraged to submit the [ACC Web form uéstion Ihave some questions regarding at PGWP applicant who: +) Has expired study ermit and visa + Plans to travel tothe US and re-enter Canada 1. Can the applicant re-enter Canada? | believe they can as they would be TRV exempt under R190(3) Fil). Of course they will need to satisfy both the air carrier's requirements and the CBSA officer’s examination upon arrival. 2. Can they resume work upon re-entry? Thisis less clear as: | suppose he cannot per the IRCC operational guidelines page for maintained status in general: "Regardless ofthe De Brito decision, the authorization to work and study without at permit under paragraph 186(u) or section R189 while pending a decision on an application ends on departure from Canada. if the new study or work permit has not been issued prior to the applicant's return, they may not resume work or ‘study in Canada until their application for renewal has been granted. Those not able to resume work must satisfy the border services officer that they have sufficient means of support and that they will not study or work without authorization." However, there seems tobe conflicting information in the IRCC Q&A section 'm waiting for my post-graduation work permit. Can | travel outside Canada? 001887