Hello everyone, as probably most people in this forum I'm trying to find some answers...
I entered in Canada on June 15, 2016, and was issued an OWP valid until June 14, 2017 (working holidays program). My partner is Canadian, we've been together since Sept 2014, we live in the same apartment (rental contract under both names) since July 3, 2016, I sent CIC photos and everything to prove that this is a genuine relationship, we also officialized it signing a common law agreement to make the application more complete.
June 15, 2016: arrived in Canada and was issued an OWP valid for one year;
May 13, 2017: I submitted my paper application for Spouse Sponsorship
June 27, 2017: CIC returned my application due to a missing translation
July 25, 2017: CIC received all the paperwork again
September 12, 2017: they requested my Criminal Checks, which I uploaded online a few days after. And haven't heard from them since.
My concerns are when I first sent my application my OWP was still valid, by the time I resent it wasn't. However, when they received my application for the second time my visa was expired for less than 90 days, so I could have my status restored. ~I haven't paid for the restoration of status since I wasn't aware of it at the time :/
I don't even know what my status is, my eTA is valid until 2021.
Today is February 5, 2018, I haven't heard from CIC since Sep 12, 17. My concern is if is there any possibility of CIC extending my work visa or for me to work again will need to wait for my PR to be issued after 12 months of wait? Does anyone face the same situation with your applications not moving forward for months and months?
I really wanted to go back to work, even more knowing that I am a skilled professional and could find a good job easily, keep paying taxes and etc...
Any help and advice would be really appreciated!
Cheers,
Emmanuelle