Got Canadian PR - PERM in process - Can leave country?

[sandeepgupta80]

Hello,

I have been awarded Canadian PR recently. My PERM application is also in process. I need to complete the landing formalities asap to get the Canadian PR card. However, I am not sure if I can leave the country to complete my landing formalities and come back to US within a week while my PERM is still under process?

If I can leave the country, will I have to notify USCIS?

Please suggest.

Thank you!

[chtummala]

do you have a valid visa to come back ??

[sandeepgupta80]

Yes, I do. I have a valid I-797 approval notice with I-94 attached to it. However my passport is not stampled because I haven't left the country since I have got the extension.

I am planning to use Automatic Visa Revalidation program in which I don't have to surrender my I-94 when I am leaving US and I'll be able to enter while coming back to US from Canada based on my current valid I-94 (no stamping required). The only thing I don't know is whether I need to notify USCIS or not.

[pontevecchio]

Yes. You can leave and come back when PERM is being processed.

[gcjourney]

You can use Automatic Visa Revalidation only if your travel is less than 30 days to Canada or Mexico and by not surrendering your I-94.

[sandeepgupta80]

Dear Ponte..and gcjourney..Thank you for your response!. Yes I was aware of the 30 days limit.