El Salvador Expat Forum

Temporary Residence Visa Beyond Waiting

Post New Topic

JR17

12/12/2016 16:24 EST

I have lived and studied in Toronto for almost 6 years. I was told to apply for my Post-Graduate Work Permit once I was done my University education. My school's international support office ensured that I only needed my work permit to travel in and out of Canada after graduation. So I came to visit my family in El Salvador for a family emergency and when I had to fly back to Canada, the travel agency did not let me board the plane. My visa had been expired for 3 months and they didn't accept my work permit as a document of travel. I immediately applied to the TRV and contacted my country's Canadian Embassy. It's been 20 days since I haven't heard from the Canadian Government although the status of my application says "open" and "confirmed receiving all necessary documentation".

Has anyone ever had to deal with this situation before?

I have two jobs in Canada and several contracts opened as a freelancer. However, I am stuck in El Salvador for over 2 weeks and still haven't heard from CIC.

Post a Reply

00 Report abuse abuse

busman772

12/13/2016 06:23 EST

I've never seen the Canadian government get anything done in under 3 months, 2 weeks is nothing.

Chalk it up to a learning experience, do NOT leave the country when your visa is expired!

Post a Reply

00 You are reporting this! abuse

Choosing an expat health insurance provider is an important decision. Get a quote from our trusted expat health insurance partner, CIGNA. With Cigna Global Health Options, you can create an international health insurance plan that's perfectly tailored for the needs of you and your family.

Learn More Get a Quote

philforrester1

12/13/2016 11:17 EST

Might need to consult w immigration service in Toronto or Ottawa . There are some free ones out there too w advice. I agree the government is slow in responding. I left states, i am Canadian and they wont allow me back in now! I had j
ob and family there also. I am going to Guatemala in Jan then Nicaragua and have to pass thru El Salvador ,is it safe for gringos? I'll ride TicaBus Buena Suerte

Post a Reply

00 You are reporting this! abuse

busman772

12/14/2016 06:07 EST

No difference in safety in El Salvador than Guatemala for a tourist.

I believe that with Ticabus you overnight in San Salvador which is no problem as there is a hotel Meson de Maria above the terminal in San Benito. However you should consider spending a couple days there to check out San Salvador and visit the beaches of La Libertad as no safety problems there either.

Post a Reply

00 You are reporting this! abuse

Expatriate Health Insurance Get a quote for expat health insurance in El Salvador.	Mail Forwarding to El Salvador Mail Forwarding to El Salvador.
Expat Tax Expat Tax Preparation, Expat Tax Professionals	International Moving Companies Moving to El Salvador? Find a moving company.