Hi everyone,
Been following the thread for awhile, so thanks (and good luck) to everyone who posts. I have a general inquiry about leaving Canada while the PR paperwork is pending.
My work permit has expired during my spousal PR application, and I am on the verge of receiving the OWP shortly (hopefully within 1-3 weeks). This happened as I was only given a single year Work Permit (LMIA-exempt under NAFTA) from CBSA but am on a two-year contract from my company. Thus I am on "implied status". I am from the USA and need to leave the country for 3 days next week, going back to the US for a very quick trip. I am from a visa-exempt country, so getting back into Canada should be fine, but I think I will lose my implied status and have to stop working, no? Will this simply be at the discretion of the CBSA as to whether I lose the implied status? If I leave, should I simply enter as a visitor? I also realize they may say that I have "abandoned my application" by leaving Canada, which is unfortunate. I am not trying to cheat the system, but have a family event that was planned over a year ago.
I know it's risky, but has anyone had experience with leaving Canada while awaiting their OWP/PR application?
APPLICATION FOR PR & OWP SENT: March 12, 2018
(Schedule A and PCC submitted upfront)
APPLICATION RECEIVED: March 13, 2018
AOR RECEIVED: April 11, 2018