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As long as that quote is still in the document, I feel confident that the policy should still be in effect. I'll ensure that it remains in the document whenever I send in my application.

Okay, thank you. I'll consult a lawyer soon.

While I appreciate all the help, I still haven't gotten any good straight answers through this thread or any other thread I've read. All I need is a straight answer to the following: Which option carries less risk for deportation, since I am staying illegally with no option to leave Canada...

Thanks for the suggestion. I've been talking about it with my partner and we feel like it might be the best route.

According to http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/apply.html I can simply submit my current passport card with the application, and for an additional fee, receive a book when it is returned. http://i.imgur.com/ggt4ArL.png

Well, my passport card is the first passport I've gotten, so this will be my first passport book.

They can be done online. And I have a relative in the US willing to assist in getting me a US passport otherwise.

Okay, gonna shift the topic just a little bit. I've been reading this forum and other immigration resources and I've determined that my best bet is to simply apply for PR as soon as possible, without attempting to first leave and re-enter Canada. I was reading another thread (can't post links...

Yeah, I only have a passport card. I'll get on that when I begin the process.

I figured as much. Anyway, I feel like exiting and re-entering might be the best idea. What would US border control do to figure out I've been here too long and report me to CBSA? Because from what I know they don't have immediate access to the date upon which I entered Canada. That's what I...

That would actually be just fine for me! Problem is I don't know if they actually will back off, so if you have a source or something that would be appreciated.

Okay, thanks. So, considering my only option here is to cross back over to the US and back, what would the US border control do to see if I've been here too long, and consequently report me to CBSA? Is there any way to avoid that?

I might end up doing this since getting a work permit isn't too big of a problem right now. Thank you very much for your advice, it helps.

Hmm, I see. I was told otherwise by friends that my visitor's visa wouldn't reset if I were to simply exit and re-enter. I probably should have asked a forum then, eh? Any tips on minimizing being denied entry if I were to attempt to leave Canada and re-enter?

Ah, that makes sense then. Also, I wasn't applying for PR back when I was applying for a visa extension. Would it be a wise idea to apply for an extension while I apply for PR after we get married?

Thanks for replying. I should clarify that I used a US passport card, which doesn't require stamps and only permits travel between land and sea to Canada and Mexico. At point of entry it was late at night and I do not recall the officer scanning my card. And I did try to extend my visitor...

Hi, I have been living in Ontario, Canada as a visitor for approximately a year now with my girlfriend of 2 years. We are planning to get married soonish, and I'm wondering what resources we'll need for spousal sponsorship. My main concern is to what the process will be like if I've already been...