AIP + OWP + Employer, Are our chances of re-entering Canada better

[norm]

Hi,

I'm a Canadian citizen sponsoring (inland) my common-law spouse who is from South Korea. The latest activity on our PR application is that she already received first-stage approval (AIP) and an Open Work Permit. She just started working 2 weeks ago and her employer is aware of our plans to go to the Philippines for a month this coming May.
I know the general concensus of just waiting for the PR before leaving the Canada. But my brother is getting married in the Philippines and myself and her are part of the entourage. She should already have her PR by now if CIC stuck to the timeline in their website, instead of pushing the number of months further. My brother tried to push his wedding to when my common-law partner already has a PR, but he can't keep pushing it everytime CIC does.
Now, we already have our tickets booked and lately i've been freaking out that she will be denied re-entry when we get back. I know it all depends on the IO we'll talk to when we get back but since everything is already setup, all we can do is prepare ourselves to talk to the IO upon return.
What we have right now is her OWP valid until March 2012, it also states that temporary resident status maintained and that the PR application is already initially approved, and a letter of employment from her employer. We're also bringing with us, upon return the wedding invitation with our names on it and pictures. Will the OWP with the above-mentioned "remarks" be enough to prove that her PR application is in process and that it's already passed the first stage approval? what other documents can we bring to strengthen her chances of re-entry?

I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I really would like to hear your opinions regarding the matter (especially the ones that have experience with a similar situation) for added peace of mind. Thanks in advance!

NOTE: South Korea is a visa-exempt country.

 

[rjessome]

Hi,

I'm a Canadian citizen sponsoring (inland) my common-law spouse who is from South Korea. The latest activity on our PR application is that she already received first-stage approval (AIP) and an Open Work Permit. She just started working 2 weeks ago and her employer is aware of our plans to go to the Philippines for a month this coming May.
I know the general concensus of just waiting for the PR before leaving the Canada. But my brother is getting married in the Philippines and myself and her are part of the entourage. She should already have her PR by now if CIC stuck to the timeline in their website, instead of pushing the number of months further. My brother tried to push his wedding to when my common-law partner already has a PR, but he can't keep pushing it everytime CIC does.
Now, we already have our tickets booked and lately i've been freaking out that she will be denied re-entry when we get back. I know it all depends on the IO we'll talk to when we get back but since everything is already setup, all we can do is prepare ourselves to talk to the IO upon return.
What we have right now is her OWP valid until March 2012, it also states that temporary resident status maintained and that the PR application is already initially approved, and a letter of employment from her employer. We're also bringing with us, upon return the wedding invitation with our names on it and pictures. Will the OWP with the above-mentioned "remarks" be enough to prove that her PR application is in process and that it's already passed the first stage approval? what other documents can we bring to strengthen her chances of re-entry?

I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I really would like to hear your opinions regarding the matter (especially the ones that have experience with a similar situation) for added peace of mind. Thanks in advance!

NOTE: South Korea is a visa-exempt country.

As she doesn't require a visa to enter Canada, she has received AIP and and OWP, she will probably be absolutely fine to re-enter Canada. She has status and does not require a visa. Bring the AIP letter as well as the OWP to the POE when you re-enter Canada.

Not leaving Canada during the processing of an inland application is a recommendation, not a rule and more emphasis is placed on those who are from non-visa exempt countries.

 

[norm]

Thanks! Hearing this from someone as knowledgeable as you helps a lot! Thanks again!

 

[hampton305]

Hi,

I'm a Canadian citizen sponsoring (inland) my common-law spouse who is from South Korea. The latest activity on our PR application is that she already received first-stage approval (AIP) and an Open Work Permit. She just started working 2 weeks ago and her employer is aware of our plans to go to the Philippines for a month this coming May.
I know the general concensus of just waiting for the PR before leaving the Canada. But my brother is getting married in the Philippines and myself and her are part of the entourage. She should already have her PR by now if CIC stuck to the timeline in their website, instead of pushing the number of months further. My brother tried to push his wedding to when my common-law partner already has a PR, but he can't keep pushing it everytime CIC does.
Now, we already have our tickets booked and lately i've been freaking out that she will be denied re-entry when we get back. I know it all depends on the IO we'll talk to when we get back but since everything is already setup, all we can do is prepare ourselves to talk to the IO upon return.
What we have right now is her OWP valid until March 2012, it also states that temporary resident status maintained and that the PR application is already initially approved, and a letter of employment from her employer. We're also bringing with us, upon return the wedding invitation with our names on it and pictures. Will the OWP with the above-mentioned "remarks" be enough to prove that her PR application is in process and that it's already passed the first stage approval? what other documents can we bring to strengthen her chances of re-entry?

I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I really would like to hear your opinions regarding the matter (especially the ones that have experience with a similar situation) for added peace of mind. Thanks in advance!

NOTE: South Korea is a visa-exempt country.

Hi Norm. I would like to ask how many months did it take for your spouse before she got her open work permit?
Looking forward to your response.

 

[ditta]

If you filed an inland application it takes about 10 months to get first stage approval and an Open work permit. The timelines are posted on the CIC website, you are able to see what date are they working on currently.