35. Can I apply for a visitor's visa/employement authorization while my PR application is in process? (Canada immigration)
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This article is from the Canada immigration FAQ, by N. Cenk Gokce, Ankara, TR (dv535@freenet.carleton.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
35. Can I apply for a visitor's visa/employement authorization while my PR application is in process? (Canada immigration)
Yes. This is called Dual Intent and is permissible as long as the visa
office
is convinced of the temporary nature of the visit. Be warned, however,
that if you
are on a visitor's visa and you have not received your PR visa when the
visitor's
visa expires, you might be denied a visa extension. Working in Canada,
either
under the NAFTA provisions or on an employement authorization during PR
application is possible.
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