ralph79 said:
Ok, so thats rather good news then. I am from a tourist visa exempt country, so I suppose I could just wait it out there then.
Is there anywhere I can find this on CIC's website or other official sites as backup - just to be sure this is completely ok by Immigration?
Ralph, I will tell you what others told me about doing this, be very careful and do not bring very many personal belongings. Also, make sure you have proof of return to your home country (a lease, return flight, utilities in your name, proof of job leave, etc.) You are not technically allowed to "move" to Canada while you wait but visa exempt countries can visit for up to 6 months but then are expected to leave again unless you get papers in time to land.
I have actually done the "move" already. I came in late July and i had no proof of returning because I gave up my job and my lease expired at the end of July so it was a risk for me. My son is starting school here next week. We just got our passport request so we will be fine for the 6 months (at least I HOPE we will) but if we don't get it in 6 months we have a plan to return back to my parents in the States.
Anyway, just be aware that if you tell them you are coming to wait out the COPR they could reject you from entering Canada. It depends how much of a risk taker you are, I felt it was worth it financially and emotionally to make the move sooner rather than later.
I hope this helps, if you want further info. that I received feel free to PM me. Good luck!!
