Weird situation friends, I want your opinion.
I in USA on H1B Visa for last 6 years and currently my 7th year H1B Extension is in process.
My I-94 is expired.
I have 2 year visitor visa for Canada valid till 2015.
For FSW 2013, I have completed MR, PCC from india and paid the Permanent Residency fees
But my FBI PCC is stuck due to government shutdown in USA.
Now my H1B extension got Request for Evidence and there is 50-50% chance that my extension request will be denied.
If my extension is denied then I will need to leave USA around end of Nov 2013. I am trying to prepare for that condition so that i am ready when time comes.
Assuming that shutdown is completed in USA, FBI will provide me PCC and I will send it to CIC. Once I provide FBI PCC, I am assuming that I will get passport request shortly.
1) Should I move back to India and then send my passport through relative to Canada or post? Get it stamped and then enter Canada.
a) Not sure if i can send my passport to CPP-O from india
b) will be very expensive to travel and living expense as i have to setup my house for 3-4 month
2) Resign from my job as soon as extension is denied and move to Canada on my visitor's visa
a) Not sure I can do that as I might have not received passport request or I-94 is expired.
b) If i have received passport request, can I submit my passport within Canada?
c) Will immigration department at entry point can raise/refuse entry if they notice my luggage (TV and big bags etc)
d) Can I search jobs while on visitor's visa but join after PR is received? I have saving up to 6 months and I don't want to do an illegal job.
Appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks,
Jigs