I wanted to withdraw the London application but i was convinced not to by everyone i spoke with including a lawyer. They said there was no point as it had been processing for so long and id paid and done everything, i may as well leave it. The decision to stay and apply for a subsequent permit was not in the plan, i only did it because my husband is having health issues which are as of right now, still unexplained and resulting in several emergency hospital visits.
So im now stuck... I dont think there is a good answer here. If i leave to activate the TRP (if its approved), i could be refused entry because until i receive AOR, it looks like i just overstayed.. so leaving at my own risk and i think thats what a lawyer will tell me.
Unique is the word
I feel like i made a huge mess of this. The timing could not be worse. I wonder if there is any way to 'activate' it from inside Canada, i do not think so.. but i will explore that avenue. Im just processing my situation 'out loud' here. I dont think there is a good, obvious answer but maybe sharing my situation could help others in the future, even if its just to avoid it. I dont recommend multiple applications, regardless of what anyone says.