Hi Everyone,
This is a unique situation that my friend is facing and since you guys have helped me so many times I turn to you for advice. My friend is in Canada currently on a open work permit. His girlfrend (now wife) missed her pgwp application deadline and applied for a restoration of status. The restoration was denied and she was ordered to leave within 30 days. They decided to get married since they couldn't bear being parted and decided to apply for a joint express entry application. She is now living out of status. However, they are now worried if this would be a valid application. The lawyers they approached suggested that it is doable. But I decided to ask you guys for some advice as I know from experience how misleading lawyers can be. Is it possible for them to apply for joint express entry application if his wife is out of status or does she have to leave the country before they can apply? Any advice on the matter will be greatly appreciated!
This is a unique situation that my friend is facing and since you guys have helped me so many times I turn to you for advice. My friend is in Canada currently on a open work permit. His girlfrend (now wife) missed her pgwp application deadline and applied for a restoration of status. The restoration was denied and she was ordered to leave within 30 days. They decided to get married since they couldn't bear being parted and decided to apply for a joint express entry application. She is now living out of status. However, they are now worried if this would be a valid application. The lawyers they approached suggested that it is doable. But I decided to ask you guys for some advice as I know from experience how misleading lawyers can be. Is it possible for them to apply for joint express entry application if his wife is out of status or does she have to leave the country before they can apply? Any advice on the matter will be greatly appreciated!