For inland Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants wondering about short trips outside Canada while waiting for Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR):
- Traveling is generally fine for a short trip (5-6 days) while your CEC application is in process, as long as you have valid status to re-enter — a valid multiple-entry work permit covers you if COPR hasn't come through yet.
- If COPR arrives while you're away: you'll need the right document to re-enter under permanent resident status rather than as a temporary resident — a PRTD/COPR-based entry, not just the work permit.
- If COPR has NOT arrived by the time you return: you can still travel back in on your existing work permit, but you'd need a TRV to enter if you're otherwise TRV-exempt only as a worker (check your specific nationality's requirements).
- No need to notify IRCC: travel during CEC inland processing, on its own, does not affect your file or processing timeline, and you are not required to inform IRCC about routine travel.
Bottom line: short trips are generally safe during CEC processing; just make sure you have the correct document (work permit vs. PRTD/COPR) to match your status at the time of re-entry.