Extend stay in Canada

[JJMoshpotatoes]

I had somebody else online tell me that because I stayed in Canada after the wedding that I would get my extension denied because of misrepresentation and I "better get my backside back to the states before I get banned from the country" which doesn't make much since to me since I came here lawfully and I'm still here lawfully, hence WHY I'm applying to extend my stay....... Some people.

That's so silly. When my husband and I crossed the border he was actually only granted 1 month, we then applied for 3 months and got married. We then applied for 6 months, and bam, he's been here since march of 2014. Of course it differs for every person based on backround and everything, but if you came here legally, and have all proof of a genuine relationship they wont deny you because of "misrepresentation".

Good luck and feel free to ask any other questions!

 

[CAgirl]

My husband didn't have a job when he came up here either. He just had his savings! But that shouldn't be a problem at all if he is the one saying he is supporting you. If you really wanted to top the cake you could get one of his parents ( if they are willing ) to write a letter saying that you and your husband are living with them, and that if needed they would be willing to support the both of your needs. The first extension my husband and I did, we got his dad ( all the way back in california ) to say if he needed support his dad was willing to help with anything that was needed. So that is always an option as well. But just the fact that he is alreadying saying he is going to support you is probably enough for them to approve you. I just tend to add more than I should just to be on the safe side! But everything I am suggesting is totally optional for you, I find the more proof you have, the higher chances you get at being approved. But since you are stating that you are working on your sponsorship package, I'd say with all the proof you have, you are pretty well set to be approved

Hi, my father in law has agreed to write a letter to confirm that we live with him and in any case financially support us while I'm in Canada, if needed. However he wants a guideline to go by. You said your father in law also wrote a letter... do you have any tips on how he should write his letter? Was it a very formal letter? Thanks

 

[JJMoshpotatoes]

Hi, my father in law has agreed to write a letter to confirm that we live with him and in any case financially support us while I'm in Canada, if needed. However he wants a guideline to go by. You said your father in law also wrote a letter... do you have any tips on how he should write his letter? Was it a very formal letter? Thanks

No it wasn't a very formal letter. Here is on the lines of what he wrote: Dear sir/madam I ***** am willing to help ***** financially while he is in canada. He then stated he was willing to send up to $10,000 to him anytime he needs it. He then gave his number just in case they needed to contact him to make sure he was being truthful. So basically, just get him to say he is willing to support you and your husband while you are both going through the spousal sponsorship. Because you are residing with him he probably doesn't have to state how much money he is willing to fork over, just stating he is going to support you both financially while you are staying with them is perfect. If he wants to add a phone number just in case then that will work as well. Then just sign the bottom. It doesn't have to be a massive letter, just the basics of him stating he will support you both is all you will need.

 

[Aquakitty]

I had somebody else online tell me that because I stayed in Canada after the wedding that I would get my extension denied because of misrepresentation and I "better get my backside back to the states before I get banned from the country" which doesn't make much since to me since I came here lawfully and I'm still here lawfully, hence WHY I'm applying to extend my stay....... Some people.

That's rather amusing (now that you know the truth).

 

[CMLR]

CAgirl, I don't know for sure but I think many people do not know the law around being here in Canada. So many people think you can only be here for 6 months out of every 12 months but that is not true as long as you keep requesting extensions and they are approved you can be here much longer. I have been here about 2 years, I kept my status by getting extensions, the last one I got was in March of this year and because my application for PR was in and my husband was approved as my sponsor I got a 2 year extension, just in case it took that long for my PR. Just apply for your extension and you should be fine. Good luck.

 

[Aquakitty]

CAgirl, I don't know for sure but I think many people do not know the law around being here in Canada. So many people think you can only be here for 6 months out of every 12 months but that is not true as long as you keep requesting extensions and they are approved you can be here much longer. I have been here about 2 years, I kept my status by getting extensions, the last one I got was in March of this year and because my application for PR was in and my husband was approved as my sponsor I got a 2 year extension, just in case it took that long for my PR. Just apply for your extension and you should be fine. Good luck.

Yea this is very true, I'm pretty sure my husband holds the world record in visitor extensions. I don't recommend this approach however.

 

[CAgirl]

No it wasn't a very formal letter. Here is on the lines of what he wrote: Dear sir/madam I ***** am willing to help ***** financially while he is in canada. He then stated he was willing to send up to $10,000 to him anytime he needs it. He then gave his number just in case they needed to contact him to make sure he was being truthful. So basically, just get him to say he is willing to support you and your husband while you are both going through the spousal sponsorship. Because you are residing with him he probably doesn't have to state how much money he is willing to fork over, just stating he is going to support you both financially while you are staying with them is perfect. If he wants to add a phone number just in case then that will work as well. Then just sign the bottom. It doesn't have to be a massive letter, just the basics of him stating he will support you both is all you will need.

Thanks so much that helps, I have another question for anyone who is willing to answer... I'm filling out my extension application and under the question asking your original purpose for coming to Canada, I wasn't exactly sure how to answer... I was going to select 'other' and enter "to get married" is that a fine answer? I mean its honest, it is why I traveled here.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

To clarify regarding the medical, it is only required for those who have spent 6 consecutive months or more in a risk country in the year prior to entering Canada. Those who have come from countries such as the US will not be required to undergo a medical for a visitor extension.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp

Thanks so much that helps, I have another question for anyone who is willing to answer... I'm filling out my extension application and under the question asking your original purpose for coming to Canada, I wasn't exactly sure how to answer... I was going to select 'other' and enter "to get married" is that a fine answer? I mean its honest, it is why I traveled here.

Yes, that answer is fine. However, unless you received a shorter Visitor Record when you entered in May, your current status doesn't expire until November. Apply for your extension in October, around 30 days before your current status expires. Applying too early can lead to refusal.

 

[cillyx5]

Thanks so much that helps, I have another question for anyone who is willing to answer... I'm filling out my extension application and under the question asking your original purpose for coming to Canada, I wasn't exactly sure how to answer... I was going to select 'other' and enter "to get married" is that a fine answer? I mean its honest, it is why I traveled here.

CAgirl, did anyone ever help you with answering this question?

 

[CAgirl]

CAgirl, did anyone ever help you with answering this question?

no not yet

 

[CAgirl]

To clarify regarding the medical, it is only required for those who have spent 6 consecutive months or more in a risk country in the year prior to entering Canada. Those who have come from countries such as the US will not be required to undergo a medical for a visitor extension.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp


Yes, that answer is fine. However, unless you received a shorter Visitor Record when you entered in May, your current status doesn't expire until November. Apply for your extension in October, around 30 days before your current status expires. Applying too early can lead to refusal.

I just saw your response. I didn't know that about filing too early. i was going to apply the first week in September. May I ask why that is so?

 

[CAgirl]

CAgirl, did anyone ever help you with answering this question?

Just noticed someone did answer. Any more advice?

 

[vermas]

We applied on-line on 25th July and still waiting for the extension. Time line now a days is 110 days.

 

[CAgirl]

I assumed because it says on the CIC website to apply AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR that it was okay to file before 30 days, almost that it was recommended. I guess not?

 

[vermas]

I assumed because it says on the CIC website to apply AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR that it was okay to file before 30 days, almost that it was recommended. I guess not?

Correct. My wife's 6 months expire on 31 August.