INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

[yulialake]

I got a little confused about leaving Canada for vacation: my PGWP expires in the end of November. I'm a September applicant so obviously I am not going to get my API and OWP before that. But lets say when I get them, do I need to apply for any other type of visas to leave country???? I haven't been home for about 4 years so I'm very eager to go there as soon as I could. For some reason I thought OWP is totally enough to go abroad.

 

[greg10]

If this processing time will remain like this, we will reach the 24 months waiting time for stage 1, this is appalling:-(

 

[jmarie88]

Thanks jmarie. What do you mean by applying for temporary residency? Did you simply extend your visitor permit here in Canada? Also, were you from one of the countries with a reciprocal licensing agreement? (Listed in the link below)

I'm from the United States and applied for a temporary resident permit (visitor visa.) I did need to show a copy of my marriage license too, but I was required to show proof of a legal status as well which was my temporary resident permit.

 

[3september2013]

Hi, I'm going to be out of the country for 13 days from November 1st to the States. I'm from Visa exempted country and waiting for AIP since September 2013. I'm traveling with my sponsor/husband. Is there anything I need to bring? Thank you.

Please keep me updated when you're back! I'm on the same boat and an early September 2013 applicant too.
Phoned CBSA today about the risk that they will deny me at the border when I go for a short trip abroad with my sponsor. The nice officer told me that he can't guarantee anyone re-entry in Canada but he told me that everything about me is in their system and if I didn't have a criminal record I should be fine (I'm from a visa exempt country)

 

[3september2013]

If you want to go on vacation I think you'll be fine but I wouldn't make a habit of leaving the country. My partner and I went on vacation before AIP and had zero problems re-entering. Be prepared to AIP email and OWP. Always have your passport!

What I am wondering Linden is what you fill in on the declaration card when you enter Canada as applicant? The residence address in Canada I think? And what does the applicant answer on the question if you're coming to Canada for visit, work of to live in Canada? Did they ask you anything at the border?

 

[Linden]

What I am wondering Linden is what you fill in on the declaration card when you enter Canada as applicant? The residence address in Canada I think? And what does the applicant answer on the question if you're coming to Canada for visit, work of to live in Canada? Did they ask you anything at the border?

I think we filled in the declaration for the applicant as if my partner was a resident of Canada. So yes, address in Canada.

The only thing the officer was concerned about was that my partner did not overstay the visa (visitor) she was on at the time.

 

[Alurra71]

I got a little confused about leaving Canada for vacation: my PGWP expires in the end of November. I'm a September applicant so obviously I am not going to get my API and OWP before that. But lets say when I get them, do I need to apply for any other type of visas to leave country???? I haven't been home for about 4 years so I'm very eager to go there as soon as I could. For some reason I thought OWP is totally enough to go abroad.

Do you require a visa to enter Canada? If you do, don't leave to go anywhere until you have received your DM. An OWP is NOT a travel document, it does not allow re-entry to Canada and it is not a visa.

If you are visa exempt, then you likely won't have too much of a problem leaving and returning. As always though, it is up to the CBSA at the border when you arrive whether they want to let you enter or not.

 

[3september2013]

If you are visa exempt, then you likely won't have too much of a problem leaving and returning. As always though, it is up to the CBSA at the border when you arrive whether they want to let you enter or not.

You're absolutely right it's still a risk without DM or better, pr card!

 

[SS.Kingston]

Do you require a visa to enter Canada? If you do, don't leave to go anywhere until you have received your DM. An OWP is NOT a travel document, it does not allow re-entry to Canada and it is not a visa.

If you are visa exempt, then you likely won't have too much of a problem leaving and returning. As always though, it is up to the CBSA at the border when you arrive whether they want to let you enter or not.

You should be able to obtain a TRV once you have the OWP.

 

[April Fajardo]

Do you require a visa to enter Canada? If you do, don't leave to go anywhere until you have received your DM. An OWP is NOT a travel document, it does not allow re-entry to Canada and it is not a visa.

If you are visa exempt, then you likely won't have too much of a problem leaving and returning. As always though, it is up to the CBSA at the border when you arrive whether they want to let you enter or not.

But OWP is a valid status. Even if you are not from a visa free country, OWP lets you go home and come back to Canada.

 

[SS.Kingston]

But OWP is a valid status. Even if you are not from a visa free country, OWP lets you go home and come back to Canada.

OWP is not a visa and you won't be able to cross the border with only a work permit!

 

[canadianyogini]

Please keep me updated when you're back! I'm on the same boat and an early September 2013 applicant too.
Phoned CBSA today about the risk that they will deny me at the border when I go for a short trip abroad with my sponsor. The nice officer told me that he can't guarantee anyone re-entry in Canada but he told me that everything about me is in their system and if I didn't have a criminal record I should be fine (I'm from a visa exempt country)

Did he say any documents to bring? I printed out AOR letter, CSQ, Marriage certificate and receipt from the applications.

 

[Ponga]

But OWP is a valid status. Even if you are not from a visa free country, OWP lets you go home and come back to Canada.

Not always.

For example, a person that was out of status when they applied, but receives OWP after AIP...is still out of status (even though they can now work).
Their status isn't restored until they have their CoPR.

 

[Linden]

Not always.

For example, a person that was out of status when they applied, but receives OWP after AIP...is still out of status (even though they can now work).
Their status isn't restored until they have their CoPR.

Really? I was always unsure about that. Do you have a reference for that? I always found it confusing that someone can legally work while being without status.

 

[nismopinoy]

Can the sponsor leave Canada for vacation?