Hi everyone,
I created a separate thread for this question but maybe it's best answered here considering we will probably complete the application by the end of July.
Situation:
I am looking to sponsor my common-law spouse (who has been in the country since Jan 2016 under a study permit) through an outland application. He is from the US so I assumed this would be the fastest route.
However, his study permit expires at the end of the month (July 31, 2018) and we want to be together while we wait on the application.
Wondering what the best alternative is. At present, our sponsorship application hasn't been submitted as we are waiting on a few documents.
A study permit extension is out of the question as the international tuition fees is too much for us at this time.
Options:
1) Apply to change to a Visitor Visa and then send a PR application.
2) Send both applications concurrently.
OR
3) Send Inland application to at least have an implied status through the OWP.
I have read in a few places where visitor visas have been denied so I just wanted to be careful about this.
PGWP is not possible at this time.
Thank you!!