Confused about Implied Status !

[arotak]

I am looking for some info on Implied Status and have not been able to get through to an agent on the CIC helpline. To cut a long story short, i'm from a visa exempt country and my temporary visitor status expires at the end of November. My partner and I, she is a Canadian, are hoping to apply for PR through the common law route, outland. This we plan to do by the middle of next year as by then we would have been cohabiting for 12 months, though we've actually been together much longer.

The problem is that i need to go back the UK to run my business and she is more than happy to come with me, but she cannot leave Canada until the New Year due to her own work commitments. What i'd like to do is apply for an extension for a single month so that we can relocate to the UK together at the same time so as not to reset the common-law timeframe.

I know that i can apply for an extension and that i'll be on implied status for up to 2 months, but what happens if i leave as planned before a decision on my case is made. How does the CIC know that i've left the country, after all there is no exit passport control? I would not want the application to continue to be processed and be rejected and then sent a departure letter which i would not be able to even receive nor abide by as i would no longer be in the country. The authorities may then turn the departure order into an exclusion or deportation order due to my lack of response and i would not be aware of such documentation due to having already left. I would not want this to impact on my ability to return to Canada at a later date, such orders may cause a problem in this regard.

Any advice or info on such a scenario would be much appreciated!

 

[arotak]

Is it possible to withdraw my application for an extension and then leave the country? If i did what would happen to my implied status for those few days before i departed?

Hope someone knows..!

 

[Creampop]

Apply and withdraw... I think I read you have like 10 days to leave if not you just won't have status for those few day not like they will send someone to make sure you leave just keep plane stubs as proof that you left you can include those in your evidence showing when you BOTH went to the UK to continue your relationship.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5551ETOC.asp

To obtain a refund, you need to send a written request to withdraw your application to the processing centre at CPC Vegreville, 6212-55th Avenue, Vegrevile, Alberta, T9C 1W5.

The processing fee is only refundable if we receive your request before processing has begun. Once we have started to process your application, there will be no refunds regardless of the final decision. We will issue the refund to the person indicated on the “Payer Information” section of the receipt. If there is no name indicated on the receipt, we will send the refund to you.

 

[hisaca]

Forumites, I am planning an exploratory visit to Nova Scotia under the Community Identified Stream and i need help on how best to go about filling my forms to avoid pitfalls the VO capitalises on to deny people visa.

1. The first ques asked of UCI number- I am one of the Pre Feb 2008, can i write the file number i was given then here which usually start with B or this means another thing entirely.

2. Purpose of visit - Should i pick tourist visa or i pick others and in the next column write exploratory visit.

3. Name, address and relationship of any person or institution i will visit : what relationship will be best to be written that i have with the Regional Association that planned inviting me and also for places i love to visit like employers, schools, hopitals, banks, post office etc - what relation can one say he has with all these bodies since i am just going to see how things work.

4. Details of highest level of education : after stating it, is it compulsory i include a photocopy or original of such certificate despite i am not applying for student visa.

5. Details of employment in the last ten years: For previous work experiences, should i include original or photocopies of my letters of employment.

6. I have never served in the military, security, political or related organisation - Must i fill IMM 5257 Schedule 1

7. One of the requirement is saying Marriage certificate and birth certificate for each family member whether or not they are accompanying you - am i to put marriage and birth certificates of my brothers and sisters or that question relates to only me and my children.

I will be so happy if anyone experienced on these issue can urgently help out.

 

[arotak]

Thanks for the suggestion CreamPop, it seems a logical approach though i do not like the idea of being without status even for a few days. Any idea as to the best way to withdraw my application for an extension, would mail or a phone call be the preffered option.
My biggest concern is that a decision is made after i leave the country and it is one of refusal to grant extension which i would be unaware of as i'd be in the UK. This would result in my not being able to act on the departure order which could get be into big trouble when i then return to Canada at a later date.

 

[arotak]

Finally managed to get through to the CIC helpline. The agent said that withdrawing the application for an extension while on implied status is not a good idea as it would be retro-active, meaning that in the eyes of the govt i would have had no implied status at all. Now i'm even more confused...