Inland Spousal Sponsorship - December 2018

[Jazzercise]

You can always apply for an extension of your Visitor Status up to 30 days before it expires. If i'm no mistaken, you said your status is valid until May, right? In this case, you can prepare the documents and wait until April. If you don't hear from them until then, you can apply for an extension and you'll be in implied status while you wait.

They can apply up until the expiration, basically. It says 30 days, but disregard that warning.

 

[Neo_LC]

Just posting an update for my situation to everyone.

My application was sent back to me on February 22nd and I only just received it today on March 5th. I listed some possible reasons to everyone, those being outdated forms or missed hand-signatures in areas where they ask for electronic signaturrs. Turns out it was only the signatures. They didn't care that my forms were a little outdated. Two forms that I electronically signed but didn't hand sign were the cause for my app being sent back. They flagged this for the IMM0008 and the IMM5669, but not for the open work permit form IMM5710 even though it was the same situation.

This bothers me because I checked rather intensely and can't find anywhere that specifically states we needed to hand-sign those in addition to electronically signing them. If we needed that, why even allow us to e-sign them in the first place? This is almost intentionally misleading. If someone can point me to where it says that, it would be appreciated.

This also worries me because I fell out of my original visitor status after it was sent back and before I received it. I applied for a visitor extension by paper a month before my status expired and its form IMM5708 has an electronic signature on it too, which I signed but didn't hand sign. Will this result in that being returned too? If so that will mean I'm out of status and have to apply to restore.

I can't believe my situation is this much of a mess all because of misleading signature requirements.

Hi SoulBrotha,
Sorry to hear about your situation :-( I can understand how frustrating it can be. Even my application was returned due to missing PCC.

Just a quick question. You had applied for visitor extension. Could you let me know what reason did you put on the form for extending your visitor permit? I will also be applying for an extension sometime later this month.

 

[SoulBrotha]

Hi SoulBrotha,
Sorry to hear about your situation :-( I can understand how frustrating it can be. Even my application was returned due to missing PCC.

Just a quick question. You had applied for visitor extension. Could you let me know what reason did you put on the form for extending your visitor permit? I will also be applying for an extension sometime later this month.

I attached a letter that I typed up stating that I previously applied for permanent residency via the inland spousal sponsorship program and open work permit, and that I wanted to further ensure that my status remains in good standing while it is processed even though I was aware that I have implied status already. It helps to attach the receipts for PR and OWP to it. I mailed it in rather than doing it online, so I don't know if you can attach extra stuff to it online or not.

 

[Canadianguy1989]

Waw that's super fast, Congratulations!

Yeh super fast!! Thank the lord

 

[Jaz12]

That is correct, OWP is not a travel document. However, my wife does have a 5 year multiple entry visa so I'm assuming we are good? All i got in the mail was her permit since we already have the multiple entry visa, no visa or extension document was sent with the work permit mail.

Now we are applying for her sin# and provincial health coverage. It should be done and received in next 2 weeks.

Any idea how long it can take now, from here on until we are asked for exit & re-enter?

The OWP is not a travel document if your wife is here on a visitor visa she can go back HOME using the passport that she has but she cannot come back...

Its better you wait for the PR before making any travel plans.

Please note: For visitor visa you can legally stay in Canada only for 6 months and then you need to go back and wait for another six month then only you can return by that time your wife will get the PR... So even though you have a valid visitor visa and OWP you cant travel .. you can travel but you cant re enter.

 

[NHLNFL]

The OWP is not a travel document if your wife is here on a visitor visa she can go back HOME using the passport that she has but she cannot come back...

Its better you wait for the PR before making any travel plans.

Please note: For visitor visa you can legally stay in Canada only for 6 months and then you need to go back and wait for another six month then only you can return by that time your wife will get the PR... So even though you have a valid visitor visa and OWP you cant travel .. you can travel but you cant re enter.

Where does it say you have to leave for 6 months and then come back? You can apply for visitor extension from within Canada.

Also you can travel for a few weeks and most people haven't had issues. Now if you leave for more than a month they will ask questions

 

[CAN-AL2018]

Please note: For visitor visa you can legally stay in Canada only for 6 months and then you need to go back and wait for another six month then only you can return by that time your wife will get the PR... So even though you have a valid visitor visa and OWP you cant travel .. you can travel but you cant re enter.

Where does it say you have to leave for 6 months and then come back? You can apply for visitor extension from within Canada.

Also you can travel for a few weeks and most people haven't had issues. Now if you leave for more than a month they will ask questions

Yeah, I agree with @NHLNFL , I'm not sure where that information is from, but I don't think it's right.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1287&top=22
There is a difference between "can't re-enter" and "not guaranteed to re-enter". There is a risk you won't be able to re-enter, but it's very low if you have the proper documents, meet the requirements, and were gone for a short period of time.

 

[Jaz12]

Where does it say you have to leave for 6 months and then come back? You can apply for visitor extension from within Canada.

Also you can travel for a few weeks and most people haven't had issues. Now if you leave for more than a month they will ask questions

How long can I stay in Canada as a visitor?

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.

At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document.

If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, ask the border officer after you finish at the kiosk.

If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay.

I contacted IRCC and they informed me that it’s the normal time line for visitor visa holders not to entry with in 6 months since they left Canada. There is no issue in coming back within 6 months, but your stay will be short probably a month since this time the CBSA officer will grill you with questions about re-entry and the purpose of coming back and this time they would provide a stamp on the passport with a date. The date would suggest the individual should leave the country within that date. The 6-month period is not mandatory but if you do decide to come back with in few weeks you need to have a valid reason and you should be able to satisfy the CBSA officer that your trip is legit

 

[Jaz12]

I have a temporary resident visa. Can I leave Canada and come back?
Single-Entry Temporary Resident Visa

• If you have a single-entry temporary resident visa, you will generally need a new visa to come back to Canada.
• You can request to return to Canada on your original single-entry temporary resident visa, if:
  • you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and
  • you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.

Multiple-Entry Temporary Resident Visa

• Yes, you can come back to Canada, if you have a multiple-entry temporary resident visa and it has not expired.

Expired Temporary Resident Visa

• You can ask to come back to Canada on your original temporary resident visa, even if it is expired, if:
  • you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon, and
  • you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.

An officer will make sure you meet all the requirements before allowing you to come back to Canada. If you visit any country other than those listed above, you will need a new temporary resident visa.

 

[Neo_LC]

I attached a letter that I typed up stating that I previously applied for permanent residency via the inland spousal sponsorship program and open work permit, and that I wanted to further ensure that my status remains in good standing while it is processed even though I was aware that I have implied status already. It helps to attach the receipts for PR and OWP to it. I mailed it in rather than doing it online, so I don't know if you can attach extra stuff to it online or not.

Thank you so much for your response.

 

[tayrg]

Yeh super fast!! Thank the lord

Congratulations!!!
If you don’t mind me asking the country of origin of the principal applicant?

 

[SoulBrotha]

Also updating for everyone. If you fall out of status while waiting for feedback on your application and it was returned (and you didn't file a visitor extension/something goes wrong with your visitor extension), it appears you can apply for restoration at the same time you resend your PR and OWP applications. You have to pay 200 more of course. I was told this by 2 different agents at the call centre, and I re-sent my application today doing just that. Fingers crossed.

 

[arorahemant81]

Also updating for everyone. If you fall out of status while waiting for feedback on your application and it was returned (and you didn't file a visitor extension/something goes wrong with your visitor extension), it appears you can apply for restoration at the same time you resend your PR and OWP applications. You have to pay 200 more of course. I was told this by 2 different agents at the call centre, and I re-sent my application today doing just that. Fingers crossed.

Good luck friend!

 

[R.S.]

I submitted in Canada spousal application on 15th Jan. No update till now. Anyone received AOR of same or after dates?

 

[MirGer]

My physical OWP letter finally arrived yesterday!!