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As long as you declare it is fine.

I think that is what it says on CIC website. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/immigrate/cec/cec-faq11.asp

It would be fine since you applied for an extension when your status was valid (you will be in implied status). You apply for restoration only when you lose your status. You lose your status when you do not apply for an extension before the expiry of current status.

If they deny your extension they would ask you to leave Canada immediately (you will have 30 days). Check this link if you need more information: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/temporary-visitor-visa-denied-advice-please-t22137.0.html

I do not think it can be done in 30 days (as the timeline says around 104 days). You can stay in Canada till you hear from CIC.

CIC might have approved his work permit since he had family back home and would have assumed that after his work permit expiry he would return back. But in your case it is not like that, there are no strong ties for you to return back.

Your husband who is working temporarily is considered a potential immigrant in the near future. CIC might have assumed that you applied for temporary visa but might prolong your stay once in Canada. I might be wrong.

anim_geek: If it is 2 courses of 1 yr. then atleast one of them has to be a Master's degree. mmr: If you have not applied for post-graduate work permit then you would be eligible to get a 3 yrs. open work permit. It should not matter on how many programs you do.

If you have been together for 1 yr. then she can look at sponsoring you as a common law partner. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-who.asp#common_law

If your work permit is valid then you can work even if your visa expires. If your PR application is in progress then there are chances that your temporary resident visa (TRV) might be refused (CIC would assume that you might overstay).

Did you apply for permanent residency (PR)?

It is better to renew it (if you have to leave Canada in case of emergencies).

The single entry visa can be used for repeated entries from USA or St. Pierre et Miquelon if you do not enter another country. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/visit/visit-faq01.asp.

If you plan to take up 1 yr. program and an additional 1 yr. program to fulfill CEC requirement of 2 yrs. study, then certificates and diplomas will not count under this exception (you have to have a Master's degree of 1 yr.). If you want to qualify with 1 yr. program then you should work for 2...

I think certification plays an important role in case of labor market opinion (LMO). I do not think it will be a problem when you are applying for immigration.

Are both of you US citizens?

Your wife has to apply for the work permit. She can do it from inside Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visitor.asp). It takes about 1 month, she has to send her application to CPC, Vegreville (Work Permits Unit 555)...

If you applied for the work permit 1) before the expiry of the current work permit you will be in implied status and can work for the current employer till you hear from CIC. 2) after the expiry of the current work permit then you lose your status, you would have to apply for restoration of...

You would have to find an employer. The employer should apply for labor market opinion (LMO)/HRSDC confirmation if required for your job offer. Then you need to change your status from visitor to worker by sending your application to CPC, Vegreville.

Yes, you can apply for extension as a visitor. You have to send your application to CPC, Vegreville, Alberta. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp