Finishing a program before your study permit actually expires (here: program ends mid-December, permit valid until April) and wanting to visit home in between raises a natural worry about re-entry at the Canadian border.
What members clarified:- A valid study permit generally allows multiple entries as long as it's still valid and your passport supports multiple entries — this alone shouldn't trigger a port-of-entry refusal.
- Have a genuine, clear reason for the trip ready for the border officer. Members suggested being prepared to explain why you're travelling and returning, since officers can still ask questions about your plans even with valid documents.
- Apply for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after you're back in Canada. This was the suggested sequencing — travel first if you need to, then file the PGWP application once you've returned, rather than risking the process while abroad.
Takeaway: a still-valid study permit with multiple entries should let you travel and return without issue, but have your reasons ready at the border and plan your PGWP application for after you're back.