Inland Application 2011

[suziii]

i never read anywhere that you are not allowed to leave Canada if you are doing inland application... i guess all the depends on border officer... you can probaly come back as visitors..not sure

 

[SMA.DE]

Hi 2011 inlanders,

Just got emaisl from CIC-V that our sponsorhip has been approved. Our applicantion was received by CIC on Nov 30, 2011, and started processed on Feb 7th, 2012. However, the web status has not changed yet. Just for your reference.

 

[computergeek]

i never read anywhere that you are not allowed to leave Canada if you are doing inland application... i guess all the depends on border officer... you can probaly come back as visitors..not sure

The regulations do not say you are prohibited from leaving. What they do say is that you must be inside Canada for your application to be finalized. So if you are refused re-entry, your application will be abandoned. I know I have read that CBSA border officers are strongly discouraged from refusing re-entry to a spousal applicant on an inland application, but they are not prohibited from doing so. Thus, this is a risk balancing activity - if you get a BSO in a very foul mood they could refuse you re-entry and if you cannot overcome that refusal your application would be abandoned (so that's the risk). BUT it is really rather unlikely to happen.

Thus, it's a measure of your risk tolerance.

 

[nonoo]

Hi 2011 inlanders,

Just got emaisl from CIC-V that our sponsorhip has been approved. Our applicantion was received by CIC on Nov 30, 2011, and started processed on Feb 7th, 2012. However, the web status has not changed yet. Just for your reference.

Congratulation’s, just wondering which province are you in?? my application was received on 6th Dec. and I am in ON.

 

[ThunderBear]

Congratulations on your first and second stage approval. I don't think the OWP allows you to travel outside of Canada though. I have mine and it says right on it with bold letter "This does not authorize re-entry".

NO NO an OWP does not give u re-entry, you are not allowed to leave Canada until all is complete and u receive PR. I would not take the chance and leave, all it would take is one PO with a bad attitude and a bad day, to deny u entry and your application is void. Please don't take the chance

The regulations do not say you are prohibited from leaving. What they do say is that you must be inside Canada for your application to be finalized. So if you are refused re-entry, your application will be abandoned. I know I have read that CBSA border officers are strongly discouraged from refusing re-entry to a spousal applicant on an inland application, but they are not prohibited from doing so. Thus, this is a risk balancing activity - if you get a BSO in a very foul mood they could refuse you re-entry and if you cannot overcome that refusal your application would be abandoned (so that's the risk). BUT it is really rather unlikely to happen.

Thus, it's a measure of your risk tolerance.

Thanks for the input guys!

My old one-year work permit also states "This does not authorize re-entry" but I was specifically told by the officer that issued the permit that I could still leave and come back, as I am a Swedish citizen and thus visa exempt. I left and returned to Canada on this work permit four times in one year with no problems.

So, you are right: There is a risk, but I also think it's unlikely that I would be refused re-entry... I have valid status in Canada (through the OWP) and I don't need a Visa to enter.

 

[SMA.DE]

Congratulation's, just wondering which province are you in?? my application was received on 6th Dec. and I am in ON.

I am in BC.

 

[lilizinha]

Hi 2011 inlanders,

Just got emaisl from CIC-V that our sponsorhip has been approved. Our applicantion was received by CIC on Nov 30, 2011, and started processed on Feb 7th, 2012. However, the web status has not changed yet. Just for your reference.

Congrat's!

 

[lilizinha]

Congratulations to you all that received AIP and those waiting for the second stage, hang in there is coming!
They are working prety fast on 1st stage that is probaly the reason is taking loger for second stage , i guess
Im so happy that someone for nov 30th already got an answer, Im dec 19th cant wait
Lets hope this week bring lots of good news for all of us
we deserve

 

[yangski]

im excited also im dec.09. ;D

 

[nonoo]

im excited also im dec.09. ;D

Hi,
I am in Dec 06, what's your centre mine is Alberta.

 

[yangski]

nonoo,

im in red deer alberta.Pls.keep posting once you get your first stage. ;DGlad to have someone same month as me...Godbless us all

 

[nonoo]

nonoo,

im in red deer alberta.Pls.keep posting once you get your first stage. ;DGlad to have someone same month as me...Godbless us all

Sure yangski, the way CIC is working I am hopeful that Inshaallah we will hear some good news by next week.

 

[yangski]

Sure yangski, the way CIC is working I am hopeful that Inshaallah we will hear some good news by next week.

Thanks nonoo,yes im hoping too.. ;D

 

[Wicket08]

nonoo,

im in red deer alberta.Pls.keep posting once you get your first stage. ;DGlad to have someone same month as me...Godbless us all

I'm in Red Deer too!

 

[Wicket08]

I just got my Ecas updated tonight to DM. But I received an email last Saturday about the DM. It jsut took them a while to update it I guess. Anyway, it's been almost 2 months that I waited for the DM for permanent residence. Thank God that I am 1 step closer!