how it is less complicated to extend my stay?

[nialoira]

Hi everyone,

First I will like to thank you for the time you give me here and for your advise on my situation. Time when by I am doubtful about how it is less complicated to extend my stay?

I have some questions before applying to extend or change the conditions of my stay in Canada. So I will summarize my story here: I am in Canada under a multiple entry visitor visa valid until Nov, 2015. I am living with my partner (canadian citizen, student with loans) already 5 months (my six months are due May 12th, 2014). I will like to stay longer without having to get get common-law. Since I not longer have 30 days before my status expires, I wonder if it will be best to apply to restore my status or to cross to the U.S and hope I am lucky and get another six months. Chances are 1. I get less than 30 days and I will still need to restore my status, which by the way, does anyone know if restoration of status is a "bad" beginning if I will eventually want to get married and apply for residency here. And 2. I get another 6 months, enough time to figure if I want to become a student again, be entrepreneur..or if we want to get married! So exacting..but not yet.

Hey so what would you advise is best to preserve a good reputation too.

I also thought of the possibility to apply for residency under a program that required qualified workers. I have a Master degree.

I also plan to import cocoa from my home country. So then also, does anyone knows information on that too, much appreciated.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

CIC recommends applying 30 days before expiry but it's not a rule; you can apply to extend your stay up until the day before your current status expires, so you have up until May 11th to submit your extension app.

I suggest you apply to extend your status as soon as you can. Restoration does NOT apply in your situation.

 

[nialoira]

Thanks for the suggestion. I read in the official website that its required to apply for extension 30 days before. In fact I had all documents and applications form ready by April 12, but I had a last minute problem while paying online so I couldn't submitted it. Thats why I am thinking to "flagpoling" assuming there will be no reason not to let me back in since I have a multiple entry visa.

Do anyone has a successful story applying for extension AFTER the mentioned 30 days...or does anybody will be willing to share a flagpoling experience?

Thanks for the advise again.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for the suggestion. I read in the official website that its required to apply for extension 30 days before. In fact I had all documents and applications form ready by April 12, but I had a last minute problem while paying online so I couldn't submitted it. Thats why I am thinking to "flagpoling" assuming there will be no reason not to let me back in since I have a multiple entry visa.

Do anyone has a successful story applying for extension AFTER the mentioned 30 days...or does anybody will be willing to share a flagpoling experience?

Nowhere on the CIC website does it say that a person is required to apply 30 days before. It's suggested and recommended but not required.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp - Check your temporary resident visa to make sure you apply before the expiry date. You should apply 30 days before your status expires

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op11-eng.pdf - OP 11 - Temporary Residents: A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends

As I said, you have up until the day before your current status expires. Many people on this forum have done this. I strongly suggest you just submit your extension app now. Flagpoling is generally considered to be riskier than applying for an extension online.

 

[scylla]

Flagpoling is risky. Higher chance you won't get what you want. Apply to extend your stay from within Canada instead.