Work visa and reentry into Canada.
Sep 22nd 2012, 6:37 pm
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Work visa and reentry into Canada.
Hi all
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
Thank you for your help.
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
Thank you for your help.
Sep 22nd 2012, 8:15 pm
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
Hi all
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
Thank you for your help.
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
Thank you for your help.
Sep 22nd 2012, 9:30 pm
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
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Don't worry, 'Temporary Work Permit'.
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Sep 22nd 2012, 9:39 pm
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
One last thing, even when I had my last TWP it still said that it doesn't guarantee re-entry. :\
Sep 22nd 2012, 10:00 pm
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They kept letting me back in twice a week or more sometimes, never even looked at my passport.
Sep 22nd 2012, 10:03 pm
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Sep 22nd 2012, 10:58 pm
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
Hi
The reason the statement is there is that a lot of nationalities require a TRV (Visitor visa) to enter Canada. So not only would they require the work permit to re-enter Canada, they would also require a valid TRV. (Unless they only travelled to the US and St. Pierre et Miquelon)
The reason the statement is there is that a lot of nationalities require a TRV (Visitor visa) to enter Canada. So not only would they require the work permit to re-enter Canada, they would also require a valid TRV. (Unless they only travelled to the US and St. Pierre et Miquelon)
Sep 22nd 2012, 11:40 pm
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Hi
The reason the statement is there is that a lot of nationalities require a TRV (Visitor visa) to enter Canada. So not only would they require the work permit to re-enter Canada, they would also require a valid TRV. (Unless they only travelled to the US and St. Pierre et Miquelon)
The reason the statement is there is that a lot of nationalities require a TRV (Visitor visa) to enter Canada. So not only would they require the work permit to re-enter Canada, they would also require a valid TRV. (Unless they only travelled to the US and St. Pierre et Miquelon)
That clarifies matters a great deal. Thanks!
Sep 23rd 2012, 10:14 am
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
You will be fine. I had the same thing on mine, I left & re entered many times.
Sep 23rd 2012, 12:15 pm
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Thanks Tony_Tiger. I was so unsure about this I was considering paying an immigration lawyer to confirm! 
Sep 24th 2012, 1:05 pm
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Re: Work visa and reentry into Canada.
Hi all
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
I am currently in Nova Scotia on a GATS work permit soon to become a full work permit. My question is that I intend to visit the US for Christmas, but am unsure what docs I should have to return to Canada once my vacation is complete. It clearly states on my permit that it does not guarantee re-entry.
2. Your work permit is not a travel document. You are expected to use a foreign passport (plus a visa if required based on nationality) to re-enter Canada.
Sep 24th 2012, 4:39 pm
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On hearing the experience of others here in the same company as myself, of the same nationality and job, they seemed to only need their passport and permit. Hopefully it will be the same for me.
Thank you though.
Thank you though.
