Payment of PR application fee in advance (for proof of intent at border)

[tom_from_sk]

Good Evening,

After a recent post I am trying to gather information and figure out a few ways to have proof of intent to apply for Outland PR within all the rules. My spouse will not have any meaningful ties back to the US except her belongings and car.

When coming with me after our wedding to Canada, one idea is to pay the fees in advance and have the receipt with us when crossing the border.

How far in advance can you do this? Has anyone tried this?

Likely it will be 4-6 weeks from when we enter Canada to when we actually can send the PR application in. Is there any risk to paying in advance?

Thank you!

 

[canadianwoman]

people have reported that they did this and had no problem. 4 to 6 weeks before you send in the application sounds alright. There shouldn't be any risk re the money. Your spouse should be clear that she is just visiting. Having proof of ties to the US would be good: belongings and a car are OK. They don't usually ask for proof of ties, but it is best to be prepared just in case.

 

[tom_from_sk]

Thank you very much for your reply. We are trying not to get too nervous as we believe we have a completely legitimate case, but we want to be together after our wedding (which means her only visiting and not making any money while we wait).

 

[canuck_in_uk]

You can pay the fees as much ahead of time as you want; I believe there was a forum member who paid their fees 2 years prior when they thought they were going to apply but ended up delaying. As long as the fee amounts don't change, the receipt is still valid.