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They just asked for my husband's valid work permit and TRV, passport, and in under 5 minutes he was allowed back into Canada.

I would totally love that! Good luck, and enjoy the last few days as a 'visitor'!

Hi, Yes, I know the situation you are in, and it is a difficult choice. I completely understand the family loyalty you feel. Since the Philippines is NOT a visa-exempt country, you need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to return. Apply at the nearest Canadian consulate to you by mail or...

Dorina, Sorry Dorina for some reason I can't reply to personal messages. I hope you get this message in time! You have your landing appointment scheduled, which means you have jumped through all the hoops and have passed! The landing appointment is just a formality to officially get your...

No problem, these forums help a lot, even if it's just moral support! You can do it! A couple of things to remember is that even immigration lawyers can't take shortcuts or make things move faster. Another is that if your husband is sponsoring you AND your son, there is a MINIMUM salary he...

Canadasun, I know from experience that the border officers may grant you a 6 month (sometimes 3 or 9 or maybe even longer) visitor visa when they believe you have a good reason for coming to Canada. Leaving Canada and coming right back (this is called "flag-poling") can get you in the country...

Canadasun, You may have a few roadblocks if your husband wants to sponsor you. 1) You did not respect the terms of your Visitor Visa, nor did you pay the $200 you needed to "restore" your status, 2) your husband is behind on his child support on his previous relationship, so in the sponsorship...

I was worried about that too, but I called the hotline frequently - sometimes 3 times a week - to be told that all lines were busy, or was put on hold for more than 30 minutes before speaking to an agent, or the internet connection cut out. We were away during the Christmas holidays, so I...

Wolanila, I'm glad our story can help. You might be interested in downloading the Overseas Processing Manual from the CIC website. These are the guidelines that the Canadian Immigration Officers abroad have to follow in determining how to proceed in your situation. It is risky yes, but...

Missha, NO! You DO need the Visitor Visa to re-enter and take you up to the Port of Entry (border crossing, airport, etc.) It is the KEY to get you there, and the Customs Agent at the Port of Entry will give you a stamp or a record or something to authorize/re-authorize your stay. PLEASE...

Missha, My husband is NOT from a visa exempt country. We had to apply at the US Consulate in Vancouver to obtain a visa to transit through the US. We could not get a Visitor Visa from the Canadian Consulate in Seattle because it would have taken 30 days (according to their website) and we...

Hello Everyone, I want to pass on our recent experiences in hopes it will help others. These forums have been integral to helping us make decisions regarding the immigration process. My husband and I received first-stage approval (AIP) with CIC in March 2011 for in-land spousal sponsorship...