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That's what we're saying -- it's not okay. To CBSA, moving your belongings demonstrates your intention to stay for good. Without permanent residence or a valid work permit, they will likely refuse you entry, because what you're asking is pretty much not allowed. To let you enter as a visitor...

If you intend to still work in the States while your application processes, I'd honestly think it would be better to stay in the US while your application processes. I know being apart sucks, but if you're crossing back and forth constantly, CBSA is going to realize something is up and send you...

You can stay for up to 6 months as a visitor, beyond that you would need to either be covered by implied status (if you apply inland and include an open work permit application, you're covered by implied status until a decision is made on the work permit) or apply for a visitor record to extend...

Did you bring your most recent visitor record with you (if it's not stapled into your passport already)? It's not a travel document but they do usually like to see it if you have a valid one

They estimate 12 months for a reason. Outland apps seem to be processing faster (closer to 6-8 months) at the moment, but every application is different. 12 months is a safe estimate for either inland or outland. As far as tips go: Answer every question on every form as completely as...

I oversimplified to try to make the difference between outland and inland more clear, but I guess I missed the mark. I'm currently in Canada as an extended visitor while waiting for an outland application. I've seen people on this forum being denied visa extensions while in this situation, so...

Once they request additional documents, it adds processing time, which generally isn't reflected in the estimated processing time given in your account. I imagine you'll see that update to something along the lines of "Your application is taking longer than usual to process" soon since you're...

She doesnt have to be in her home country to apply outland, she just has to not be in Canada (or at least not intending to stay in Canada for the entire duration of the application processing time). You could even submit an outland application while she is visiting you. Yes, if you have...

Some people are sentimental about things

Since you technically (in the eyes of IRCC, because the initial application was returned) applied for the work permit AFTER your previous one expired, I do not believe you are covered by implied status. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=186&top=17

Your choice doesnt have any effect on your application, it's a voluntary consent question. If they for some reason believe your marriage is not genuine and open an investigation into you, do you want your spouse to be able to get information about the results of that investigation? You have to...

I believe they just stamp them.

Once you're a PR, you don't need a visa to work or study in Canada, so they cancel your existing visas. That's why they ask you to bring them

Your choice

30-45 days seems to be the standard for receiving AOR.

Sk540 -- some people get decisions quickly, some don't. It doesnt necessarily mean the process is getting quicker for everyone. Asidhu02 - Calling them will only get you the same information that ECAS or GCKey is giving you. You are still very early in the process, you just have to be...

Completely normal. Just because some people are speeding through the process doesnt mean there is anything wrong with or different about your application. They tell you 12 month processing time for a reason.

As in you may have to collect your bags from international baggage claim before you complete the process at customs/secondary inspection, and then once you finish your landing stuff take your bags to your airline's check-in to recheck your bags. Most airlines have a cutoff time for how close to...

Btw, if you have any checked baggage you might have to collect it and then recheck it for your domestic flight, so be aware that you might not make the cutoff for checked baggage. Some airlines transfer luggage from international to domestic flights for you, but in my experience most don't.

At this point, I'm going to recommend you read through this along with the Basic Application Guide for questions like this. They should tell you all about whether or not you'd be eligible as a sponsor, and then all the documents and information you both will need to complete your application