# Temp. Resident Visa; waiting for PR
**URL:** https://discourse.settlement.org/t/temp-resident-visa-waiting-for-pr/12651
**Category:** Permanent Resident Card
**Created:** [November 1, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/temp-resident-visa-waiting-for-pr/12651 "2021-11-01T18:44:53Z")
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### Author:  [@SuNW](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SuNW)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2021, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/temp-resident-visa-waiting-for-pr/12651/1 "2021-11-01T18:44:53Z")
Hello,
I am currently on a Temporary Resident Visa, and have a work-permit.
I applied for PR status on Sept. 1st, and currently, the processing time is about 120 days.
Am I allowed to travel outside of/return to Canada while I am waiting for my PR approval?
Do I need to fill in any specific documents/complete any forms?
Thank you.
S
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### Author:  [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/temp-resident-visa-waiting-for-pr/12651/2 "2021-11-30T23:41:58Z")
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Wait times for processing applications may be longer than usual due to COVID-19. For updates related to your specific case it is best that you [contact IRCC (formerly CIC) using their web form](https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp). It may also be useful to note that processing time does not include the wait time before they receive the application, and starts once they receive a completed application. You may find it helpful to [check processing times using the calculator on the IRCC website](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html). If, as a permanent resident, you find yourself in a position where you need to travel and do not yet have your PR card, you may also find helpful information in the [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) article, [I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?](https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/landing-and-leaving/leaving-canada/i-need-to-leave-canada-but-do-not-have-my-pr-card-yet-what-should-i-do/)
Here is a excerpt:
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> Ideally, you should wait until you have your Permanent Resident (PR) card. If you must leave Canada, you should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Canadian visa office abroad as soon as you reach your destination. The only official documents that **permanent residents** of Canada can use to travel back to Canada on a commercial carrier (by air, land or sea) are the **PR card** or a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD), also known as a [Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad)](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-permanent-resident-travel-document.html) issued by a [Canadian visa office abroad](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices.html).
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them [here](https://discuss.settlement.org/default.aspx).
Sincerely,
Your [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Team