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Ponga, I figured it out. Public policy allows out-of-status applications under Inland spousal category. Application guide 5289 emphasizes "Maintaining status", which means applicants should not allow their status go invalid. They are 2 different things.

You are fine to re-enter. Submit your PGWP application before leaving. Make sure come back before your TRV expires. Ivory

A valid work permit in your case is fine too. Have a print out of the particular provision I pointed out with you just in case.

I believe you can. If you are re-entering Canada following solely a visit to US, AND you have a valid student permit at the time of returning, you are exempt from obtaining a TRV. It is under s.190(3)(f) of the Immigration and Refugee Pritection Regulation. However, you are required to proof...

I would recommend to take the first opportunity to explain. Things will be documented in their system to show it was not out of bad faith and you are making effort to correct mistakes. It is way better than having to explain when questioned by IRCC. In terms of study permit application, You...

By default, visitor has up to 6 months to stay in Canada legally from the time of entry. However, visitor status will go with the date specified by CBSA officer at the time of entry if any. Your friend has to show up at the airport to see if CBSA officers will write a date on her passport at...

1. Common law - The basic definition of common-law in the context of immigration law is a couple in a marriage-like relationship for at least one year at the time of application. If at the time of visitor application in 2015, you didn't meet this definition, but yes now (at the time of student...

I am assuming the visa you referred to is a visitor visa? If so, it doesn't serve anything else other than "an admission ticket" allowing your entry in Canada. You are fine to get back in Canada before the expiry of your work permit (April/17) However, one thing to always keep in mind is each...

If the following criteria are met, as a general rule, you are allowed by immigration law to apply for temporary status from a country you are residing : 1. you are lawfully admitted in the country (yes, Turkey in this case with a valid visa) 2. be present for the duration of application 3...

Dec 18, 2016 Ivory

I have a different view on this. CIC accepts the Canada Post postmark as the application date when sending a temporary status extension to CPC-Vegreville. Your status is still valid on 22nd. If you have postmark to show your application was sent off on the 22nd, my understanding is you have...

Unfortunately, one thing many people don't know is the entire immigration profram system is based on the Immigration laws. Officers have to follow exactly what the law requires; they have absolutely no discretion in most situation. The question we discuss here is such an example. If you want to...

Ponga, IP8 was last updated on may 15 2015, program delivery update on OWP under this category was made available o dec 17, 2015. They are the latest to my knowledge. I am not sure which inland guide from sep 2014 you referenced to "now the legal status is required to apply". Is there a newer...

Agreed, no appeal for inland spousal sponsorship. Correct too not much point to put forward H&C for Outland spousal unless exceptional circumstances. Enjoyed the discussion. :)

For an inland spousal application with children, asking H&C doesn't hurt.

It is not necessary to request sometimes, true. However one potential benefit of mentioning it is, in case of a refusal, you have a better chance to win at appeals if the officer fails to address the factor, as officers are to address all facts presented. There were successful examples. In...

What an interesting discussion here! Sorry Ponga scanned your post too fast. And my reference didn't make it any clear. Non status applicants have to wait for the approval in principle before sending off their OWP application. There is no update if this project gonn be extended.

Ponga, it is incorrect that the inland spousal sponsorship applicant has to be in status before applying under this category. As I have explained in my previous post, it is on page 64-65, in IP-8 under operational bulletins and manuals/publications. Check it out. It is not under the webpage of...

Ponta, that is a good point. You can not get 2 work permits if you are restoring the worker status while at the same time requesting an OWP. If the original work permit is extendable, still with 90 days, restore first. Otherwise, consider other options. Ivory

For spousal sponsorships, income is not required. Having said that, there were cases with refusals. To make a strong case, you may want to give IRCC a whole picture of your financials, your earning ability and your spouse's employable skills etc. The idea is to persuade officers you have the...