HELP! UK WAITING TIME for PR from Outland Spousal Sponsorship & OPEN WORK PERMIT

[Blibblobblib]

One last question in terms of processing times for my PR, when I log into CIC to check the process, it says this....

Permanent Residence
We received blibblobblib's application for permanent residence on December 23, 2015.
We started processing blibblobblib's application on March 4, 2016.

Are the current processing times (around 10 months avg) from the date they received my application for PR, or the date they started processing it? Because 3 months does make a difference I guess

 

[canuck_in_uk]

The averages here on the forum are from when the app is initially received.

 

[Blibblobblib]

Thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated.

Another issue I am slightly concerned about, i'm currently in the UK, and when I enter Canada in a few weeks, I don't currently have a return ticket booked. Does anyone think this could be an issue with me going in? I was planning on saying that I am visiting friends for a few months and not mentioning my PR application or my husband.

 

[scylla]

Thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated.

Another issue I am slightly concerned about, i'm currently in the UK, and when I enter Canada in a few weeks, I don't currently have a return ticket booked. Does anyone think this could be an issue with me going in? I was planning on saying that I am visiting friends for a few months and not mentioning my PR application or my husband.

Yes - it could be an issue at immigration. The airline might also have a problem with it (sometimes they will deny boarding if you only have a one way). You should buy a return ticket.

 

[chitalian]

Yes - it could be an issue at immigration. The airline might also have a problem with it (sometimes they will deny boarding if you only have a one way). You should buy a return ticket.

But couldn't he also say that he will book a return flight at a later date to try and get the best deal. Also if he has a job letter from his current employer couldn't he also use that as a means to show that he has arrangements back home?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated.

Another issue I am slightly concerned about, i'm currently in the UK, and when I enter Canada in a few weeks, I don't currently have a return ticket booked. Does anyone think this could be an issue with me going in? I was planning on saying that I am visiting friends for a few months and not mentioning my PR application or my husband.

CBSA will be able to see in their system that you have a PR app in process, so not mentioning it would be a very bad choice. Be honest.

 

[km9203]

Thanks for all the help guys, much appreciated.

Another issue I am slightly concerned about, i'm currently in the UK, and when I enter Canada in a few weeks, I don't currently have a return ticket booked. Does anyone think this could be an issue with me going in? I was planning on saying that I am visiting friends for a few months and not mentioning my PR application or my husband.

Do not lie. If you do and they find out, you will probably be denied. There is nothing wrong with having a PR app in, you just need to prove you will return home if you do not get PR - owning a property in UK, a job in UK etc.

Also, if they are suspicious they can take your phone, computer etc and look at all of your social media and personal documents - another reason not to lie.

 

[Mightytonewheel]

Do not lie. If you do and they find out, you will probably be denied. There is nothing wrong with having a PR app in, you just need to prove you will return home if you do not get PR - owning a property in UK, a job in UK etc.

Also, if they are suspicious they can take your phone, computer etc and look at all of your social media and personal documents - another reason not to lie.

Lying or otherwise trying to conceal the truth from them is always a bad idea. If you say you're visiting friends and it turns out you're visiting your husband, it will definitely lead to a very uncomfortable and lengthy line of questioning. And, since they need to be convinced you intend to leave, you will most likely be denied.

When my wife from Brazil arrived a few weeks ago, she just marched up to the window and answered their questions truthfully, and she was cleared in about 20 seconds.

 

[Blibblobblib]

Wow, thank you for the advice guys. I didn't realise they would know about the PR applications, glad I bought this up. Appreciate the comments.

OKAY, so it looks like the best option is just to tell the truth. I will be visiting my husband for a few months whilst my PR goes through, and he will be supporting my stay whilst we set up our life for when I eventually get approved. I won't be able to book a return flight as I am waiting until I know an exact dat before the 6 months when I will be leaving.

I am a writer so I should get a letter from my main client with them confirming I will be working for them whilst I am in Canada? Or would that make things worse.

Jeez, this whole situation is not easy at all in any way.

 

[Mightytonewheel]

OKAY, so it looks like the best option is just to tell the truth. I will be visiting my husband for a few months whilst my PR goes through, and he will be supporting my stay whilst we set up our life for when I eventually get approved.

I wouldn't announce to them that your PR application will be approved. Some applications are not approved. Until it's actually approved, you're a visitor. This is why the return flight is pretty important: if they suspect that you're actually moving to Canada, not visiting, it's grounds to deny you entry. Other things they will consider: do you have other ties to your country of origin, such as a place to live, property, investments, etc? These things will help persuade them that you're not actually moving, since you're only a visitor.

I am a writer so I should get a letter from my main client with them confirming I will be working for them whilst I am in Canada? Or would that make things worse.

I can't say whether this will help. But my wife entered Canada a few weeks ago with the intention of doing contract work for a company in Germany (which is permitted). They didn't ask her, but she didn't have a letter. However, she did have a return flight and plenty of other ties to her home country, so it was fairly easy.

 

[Blibblobblib]

I wouldn't announce to them that your PR application will be approved. Some applications are not approved. Until it's actually approved, you're a visitor. This is why the return flight is pretty important: if they suspect that you're actually moving to Canada, not visiting, it's grounds to deny you entry. Other things they will consider: do you have other ties to your country of origin, such as a place to live, property, investments, etc? These things will help persuade them that you're not actually moving, since you're only a visitor.

OK so myself and my partner have changed our plans a little based on your help here. When I arrive in May, i will have an exiting flight to California booked for mid Sept - which will be four months after I land in Toronto. So hopefully that should help with entry into the country. I will also have with me a proof of home address in the UK with some mail showing I still have property in the UK.