My visitor record is about to expire. I applied for the extension almost two months ago as well as an open work permit but neither have decisions yet. In the long run I am applying for spousal sponsorship. In the event that my visitor record expires before a decision is made on either the work permit or the visitor extension and I leave Canada, how soon am I able to return? I would be leaving and therefore returning by flight. When I come back do I say I am returning to wait for decisions on the spousal sponsorship application with my husband, who resides in Canada as a citizen?