American travelling to Canada while her outland application is being processed

[silky28]

Is this ok? Seems to be conflicting information going around.

My American wife and I will be submitting a PR application for her in the next few weeks. She will continue to live in the U.S. while the application is processed but has planned to bring her sister to Toronto on vacation in July. Will this be ok? I see people suggesting that re-entry into Canada can be difficult and if she is barred entry would result in the rejection of her PR application. Is this true? Is it best for her to just stay in the U.S. until she receives PR?

 

[Gary_87]

Is this ok? Seems to be conflicting information going around.

My American wife and I will be submitting a PR application for her in the next few weeks. She will continue to live in the U.S. while the application is processed but has planned to bring her sister to Toronto on vacation in July. Will this be ok? I see people suggesting that re-entry into Canada can be difficult and if she is barred entry would result in the rejection of her PR application. Is this true? Is it best for her to just stay in the U.S. until she receives PR?

no drama. american applying outland can visit. shouldnt be an issue.

 

[mega_option101]

Is this ok? Seems to be conflicting information going around.

My American wife and I will be submitting a PR application for her in the next few weeks. She will continue to live in the U.S. while the application is processed but has planned to bring her sister to Toronto on vacation in July. Will this be ok? I see people suggesting that re-entry into Canada can be difficult and if she is barred entry would result in the rejection of her PR application. Is this true? Is it best for her to just stay in the U.S. until she receives PR?

Certainly is okay

The only process that has some restrictions on entering and leaving the country is sponsoring "Inland" (which you are not doing).

 

[Ponga]

Certainly is okay

The only process that has some restrictions on entering and leaving the country is sponsoring "Inland" (which you are not doing).

For the record, there is no restriction for an Inland applicant that would be any different for an Outland applicant. The problem is that if the applicant leaves and is denied re-entry, their application is toast.

No matter which application is submitted, if the person leaves Canada and tries to return, they may have to prove that they understand what Dual Intent is to the CBSA officer. This usually means showing ties to their `home' (residence, job, bank account(s), etc.).

 

[canadianwoman]

She should have no trouble visiting Canada with her sister. Americans with an outland PR application in process often visit Canada, usually with no problems. Ideally, she would have a return ticket (if flying), proof of ties to the USA, and proof of the PR application. The border agent probably won't ask to see any of this, but it is best to be prepared.

Even if she is refused entry, this will not cause her PR application to be cancelled. (If she applied inland, left Canada, and then was refused reentry, then yes, her application would be over.)