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No Status In canada!! Drivers License Address Change

mani0044

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Hi,
right now i dont have any status in canada. I already applied for spouse sponsorship.

Is it safe to change my driver license address to my new address.

Will i be in CBSA radar and they will get me if i put my new address??
 

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Hi,
right now i dont have any status in canada. I already applied for spouse sponsorship.

Is it safe to change my driver license address to my new address.

Will i be in CBSA radar and they will get me if i put my new address??
I don't believe that CBSA will be notified of the new address.
However, driving with the wrong address on a driving licence is likely to cause you more problems if you are stopped by the police.
 

Oldmacwright

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When did you apply for spouse sponsorship? You are basically telling them you are out of status once they start processing your app.

I guess you need a valid status to get a license initially, but not sure if it instigates any checks on status for address changes?
 

Oldmacwright

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I don't believe that CBSA will be notified of the new address.
However, driving with the wrong address on a driving licence is likely to cause you more problems if you are stopped by the police.
Probably being stopped would reveal the lack of status and CBSA involvement anyway?
 

zardoz

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Probably being stopped would reveal the lack of status and CBSA involvement anyway?
Yes, that is certainly a possibility. A standard roadside stop and online licence check may be enough for the CBSA to become involved.
 

mani0044

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No i am not driving at all. My drivers license is expiring in couple months so i was thinking of changing it to new address and renew it. I have no status for 3 years.

I applied spouse sponsorship feb 2018
 

Oldmacwright

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No i am not driving at all. My drivers license is expiring in couple months so i was thinking of changing it to new address and renew it. I have no status for 3 years.

I applied spouse sponsorship feb 2018
That's good as driving would just increase the chances of 'getting on their radar' so to speak.

If it's a renewal I think you would have to show a valid ID such as PR card or valid visa?
 
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Kau1999

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That's good as driving would just increase the chances of 'getting on their radar' so to speak.

If it's a renewal I think you would have to show a valid ID such as PR card or valid visa?
No i am not driving at all. My drivers license is expiring in couple months so i was thinking of changing it to new address and renew it. I have no status for 3 years.

I applied spouse sponsorship feb 2018
Hey I’m in a similar situation. Did you get status back after spousal sponsorship. I’ve been out of status since 1 year now
 

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Hey I’m in a similar situation. Did you get status back after spousal sponsorship. I’ve been out of status since 1 year now
You responded to a post from 5 years ago. Just sayin' ;)

A person does regain legal status if their PR application is approved. Did you submit an Inland spousal sponsorship application?
If so, have you received any updates from IRCC?
 
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