INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

[civic]

The CIC website has been updated. Working on applications received on August 8, 2013 - 14 months (initial assessment)

A week for a week. Not too bad. I hope they will pick up even faster to bring the processing time down.

 

[SS.Kingston]

Ahhhh. I've been waiting for an interview with CIC Ottawa for the past week. No emails yet...

Anyone know what's the scheduling timeline with them?

Also, once I'm done the interview, can I travel abroad before I receive my PR card? My employer just asked me to travel to China for an important client meeting before Christmas, and I would hate to say that I can't travel because I don't have the PR card yet.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Guapa]

Hi guys,

I know the question regarding visa extension during inland application was discussed before, but i still want to clarify few things.

We are applying INLAND with OWP (at the same time). Our application will be sent next week. My wife's visitor visa expires at the beginning of November (Nov 9th). Our lawyer says its not necessary to extend visa. She said that even if we don't submit OWP, visa extension is still not needed. Roll Eyes

I just want to know where i can find information that states that if you submit OWP, you have implied status. (links from a good sourse would be great).

Another question, if you have "implied status" via OWP and dont get visa extension, is there a chance to have issues with CBSA. We are not planning to travel outside Canada.

For example, if you apply for visa extension and it's denied, can she still stay in Canada during the inland application process?

Thank you very much for your help.

 

[azarme09]

My TRV expired in May. I submitted OWP with my application in April. I have implied status as per the TRV extension rules. You can find the information on the CIC website under OWP/Extension topic.

I don't understand your second question. Are you talking about what happens if you are refused an OWP/extension?

The only probable reason you could be refused the above is if they reject your sponsorship application altogether.

Hi guys,

I know the question regarding visa extension during inland application was discussed before, but i still want to clarify few things.

We are applying INLAND with OWP (at the same time). Our application will be sent next week. My wife's visitor visa expires at the beginning of November (Nov 9th). Our lawyer says its not necessary to extend visa. She said that even if we don't submit OWP, visa extension is still not needed. Roll Eyes

I just want to know where i can find information that states that if you submit OWP, you have implied status. (links from a good sourse would be great).

Another question, if you have "implied status" via OWP and dont get visa extension, is there a chance to have issues with CBSA. We are not planning to travel outside Canada.

For example, if you apply for visa extension and it's denied, can she still stay in Canada during the inland application process?

Thank you very much for your help.

 

[Linden]

Ahhhh. I've been waiting for an interview with CIC Ottawa for the past week. No emails yet...

Anyone know what's the scheduling timeline with them?

Also, once I'm done the interview, can I travel abroad before I receive my PR card? My employer just asked me to travel to China for an important client meeting before Christmas, and I would hate to say that I can't travel because I don't have the PR card yet.

Any help is appreciated!

With COPR document you can travel across land borders no problem. See CIC comment on this

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=605&t=10

Coming back on a commercial flight they say you need to get a travel visa.

 

[JohnnyP]

A week for a week. Not too bad. I hope they will pick up even faster to bring the processing time down.

Yeah, they'd better..before the Christmas mood starts to kick in their office...

 

[Guapa]

My TRV expired in May. I submitted OWP with my application in April. I have implied status as per the TRV extension rules. You can find the information on the CIC website under OWP/Extension topic.

I don't understand your second question. Are you talking about what happens if you are refused an OWP/extension?

The only probable reason you could be refused the above is if they reject your sponsorship application altogether.

Thank you for your response. What i meant was if we send application for visa extension and extension is denied will it affect inland application somehow.

 

[SS.Kingston]

Thanks Linden! I just confirmed with CIC about the travel document. It feels good to finally be able to travel again!

With COPR document you can travel across land borders no problem. See CIC comment on this

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=605&t=10

Coming back on a commercial flight they say you need to get a travel visa.

 

[azarme09]

They won't process your OWP application until after your sponsorship approval.

If anything, your inland sponsorship will affect your OWP, not the other way 'round.

Don't worry. You'll be fine

Thank you for your response. What i meant was if we send application for visa extension and extension is denied will it affect inland application somehow.

 

[Guapa]

Thank you guys for all your help. We are very stressed with this process. It seems very confusing. I kept trying to find information on CIC website that says if you send OWP you have implied status, but unfortunately i cant.

Somewhere on this forum we read that inlanders can NOT apply for OWP at the same time as inland application. was that wrong?

Sorry guys for being paranoid, but i just want to know for sure if we submit OWP with inland we are good in terms of maintaining status, even if it's implied.

 

[PixieDuster]

The CIC website has been updated. Working on applications received on August 8, 2013 - 14 months (initial assessment)

Are you talking about here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp? Because I still only see Aug. 2nd and 13 months.

Cache issue, or do I have the wrong site?

 

[rvaburay84]

Are you talking about here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp? Because I still only see Aug. 2nd and 13 months.

Cache issue, or do I have the wrong site?

still the same for me too ... but the french version is updated ...

 

[Linden]

Are you talking about here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp? Because I still only see Aug. 2nd and 13 months.

Cache issue, or do I have the wrong site?

Cache issue, I see August 8 as well.

 

[PixieDuster]

still the same for me too ... but the french version is updated ...

Ditto. Tried refreshing cache on the English version, still no change.

 

[azarme09]

That's wrong.

You can & you should if your status is going to expire during the processing time.

Also:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=252&t=17
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=188&t=17
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=177&t=17
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?st=17.6.9

Thank you guys for all your help. We are very stressed with this process. It seems very confusing. I kept trying to find information on CIC website that says if you send OWP you have implied status, but unfortunately i cant.

Somewhere on this forum we read that inlanders can NOT apply for OWP at the same time as inland application. was that wrong?

Sorry guys for being paranoid, but i just want to know for sure if we submit OWP with inland we are good in terms of maintaining status, even if it's implied.