Can I travel outside of Canada if my inland spousal sponsorship is in process?
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You can, however there is no obligation for CBSA to allow you back in the country. If that were to happen, your inland sponsorship would be voided.
That sucks. I have to go for a few weeks and it’s my sisters wedding so I can’t even miss that. Is there any point in asking for permission beforehand? What happens if my PR is approved while I’m abroad?
I think the thing to consider first is if you're likely to get refused entry. Anecdotally, it seems more of the short-visit abroad ones like yours, possibly more so if status was clear before and eg with passport that doesn't require a visa, are routinely let back in. It's no guarantee, but it seems they do not go out of their way to cause problems.
Compare to: ones I recall seeing with issues have been those who left without clear status for return, left for longer periods, and eg whose visa or whatever basis they originally came on expired.
That said: these are my recollections, you can try to search in the forum. But eg US citizens returning to USA for a few weeks seems to not be an uncommon situation.
I may be speculating a bit with this one but another common one might be NOT returning with a loaded pickup of stuff. I don't think they want to deal with people clearly moving - to stay - nor the customs implications. Pack consistent with travel.
Thank you for such a detailed response. I’ll explain my situation more clearly.
I came to Canada on a visit visa on the 19th of May. My husband is a Canadian citizen and we’re planning on submitting my PR application next week (I have no idea how it works, as in what responses I get and where I need to be when I get them)
My sister is getting married in February, and I was planning on visiting Pakistan in for about 3 weeks to join the celebrations, and then returning.
I have a few issues. February hits the exact 6 month mark and I’ve heard the processing time is 6 months for inland sponsorship. What happens if I receive a response while I’m in Pakistan?
Do you happen to know what I should expect to receive and when after my initial application?
You replied to a post from over 9 months ago.
The bottom line is this:
All PR applicants are free to leave Canada at any time during the process. What makes it risky for an Inland applicant, is that if they are denied entry back into Canada, their PR application is toast.
Having said that, many Inland applicants have had no problems returning and if their absence from Canada is deemed to be `brief', it does not impact the application.
NOBODY can guarantee that an Inland applicant will be allowed to re-enter, so you have to decide if it's worth the risk. Wish there was a solid answer, but there is not.
Thank you for your reply.
I am currently having a multiple entry TRV + I have applied for work permit and Inland PR as well.
Would i be able to travel once i have received the work permit and a 'In progress' Inland application? P.S My medical is done.
You can leave. You will probably be let back in without trouble. If you're not for some reason, your application will be considered abandoned and you'd have to start over.
Now repeating: you will probably be let back in. It seems mostly those who have trouble leave with something like a work permit, or some other document that applies when they are in Canada, but which are NOT visas.
But that's not a guarantee. Up to you to decide what to do.
Hi
Another query!
I have got medical request for my spousal PR (scheduled for 15th May)
Also I need to apply for Visitor Record in order to extend my stay in Canada.
So, my date of medical exam is 15th May but I need to apply for visitor record by 8th May (at least 30 days before it expires)
My question is, Will the same medicals be used for my visitor record as well or will i be needed to give another medical exam for visitor record eventually?
Please help!