PGWP pending — can I travel and re-enter Canada and continue working?
Hi everyone,
I applied for my PGWP on February 1st, 2026 and received an authorization letter allowing me to work until August 10th, 2026, or until a decision is made on my application.
Unfortunately, I now need to travel back home because of a medical emergency involving my dad. Since my PGWP is still pending, I reached out to my MP’s office to clarify whether travelling would affect my ability to return to Canada and continue working.
My MP contacted IRCC and sent me the attached response. According to IRCC, I currently have a valid visitor visa/TRV until October 8, 2029, and they stated that I have what I need to leave and return to Canada. They also mentioned that if someone leaves and re-enters Canada after applying for a PGWP, they can still work full-time while waiting for a decision, and that travelling does not automatically stop their ability to work.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation recently?
Do you think I should be okay to re-enter Canada using my valid TRV and continue working while my PGWP application is still pending, even though the date on my original work authorization letter has now passed?
Thanks in advance!