PFL letter: Need to be in Cadana while BOWP is being processed?
Hello everyone,
My PGWP expired on May 23, and I applied for my BOWP on May 21.
Due to a family matter, I had to leave Canada last week. Today, I received this **PFL** letter.
\*“Client Information: as our system is showing a recent exit on 2026/08/14 04:55:00 PM from Toronto Lester B. Pearson Intl Airport. Your recent work permit application cannot be processed until you confirm either;\*
\*if you are indeed outside Canada when would be your return date\*
\*if you are still inside Canada kindly provide evidence to prove such as recent entry stamps or plane tickets.\*
\*This must be received at this office by: August 26th 2026.\*
\*Please only submit the requested information and documents via one of the following method”\*
My question is: I understand that I can leave Canada while my BOWP is being processed, but why is IRCC requiring this information?
My family situation is health-related, so I do not know exactly when I will be able to return to Canada. It may be a few months.
What should I do?