A worker with a 3-year work permit and 5-year TRV stayed in India for about 7 months and asked whether re-entry would be a problem.
- Verify both documents are valid. The first check members asked for: is the work permit AND the TRV still valid? If yes, you can travel — long absences don't cancel either document.
- Be aware of the possible medical exam rule. Two members raised that staying 6+ months in certain designated countries can trigger an immigration medical exam requirement, but were unsure whether it applies to re-entry on an existing permit or only to new applications. Their advice: call IRCC and confirm before flying rather than relying on group guesses.
- Expect standard questions at the port of entry. A member who returned after a 2-month vacation with a valid permit and TRV reported the officer's only questions were: do you have a job right now, and if not, how will you fund yourself? Showing around CAD $5,000–6,000 in available funds satisfied the officer.
- Overall consensus: with valid documents there is nothing inherently wrong with going back and forth; prepare an honest answer about your employment situation and carry proof of funds if you're between jobs.