Re-entering Canada

[cici77]

Hi all,

Have a quick question and I really hope someone can help me! I'm Irish and was on a one-year under-35 working visa with my boyfriend living in Canada from September 2009 -September 2010, Our visas expired at the end of September and I came home one week before it expired to visit friends/family.. My boyfriend(common law partner) was offered a really good job and started at the end of August, this company has agreed to sponsor him so we are waiting to hear if we got a positive LMO and soon after we hope to get the news of our visa extention. My partner is still living and working in Canada on implied status, I know that because I came home I have ruined my implied status, but I am wondering if it's ok I return to Canada, what are the rules and regulations of me returning (obvioulsy won't work until I am allowed to)
If I was to book a one-way ticket to Canada, I'm afraid of questions from customs, or do I need a return ticket, is this a normal thing? I just miss my boyfriend soo much I want to return asap ... any ideas how I can go about this? Sorry for the speil.

Thanks in advance

 

[Baloo]

Do you want to enter as a visitor or by some other means ?

A one way ticket is not a good idea, immigration want to see ties to your home country and you have to convince them that you will leave when you are meant to.

 

[cici77]

Thanks, Yeah I was hoping I could enter and explain I don't have a return hoping our visa is accepted then its a waste of money but I underatand they might see that as a red flag, So do you think I can enter as a visitor and explain my situation? I think as I'm Irish I am allowed to be there for up to six months with no visa. thanks for your quick response.

 

[kelKel]

First I'm trying to figure understand how your boyfriend is working under implied status. There is no implied status unless he's already recieved the positve LMO and included it with the work permit extension. You might want to ask an expert on here about that, PMM, rjessome or Leon.

As for you entering the country its at the decretion of the IO if they want to let you in or not. I know my boyfriend who's from a visa exempt country has never had any issues before but he's always had a return flight.

 

[Baloo]

Thanks, Yeah I was hoping I could enter and explain I don't have a return hoping our visa is accepted then its a waste of money but I underatand they might see that as a red flag, So do you think I can enter as a visitor and explain my situation? I think as I'm Irish I am allowed to be there for up to six months with no visa. thanks for your quick response.

Well you could try just explaining, but a return flight would be a very good idea.
Every time I fly to Canada (quite a lot) I always book a return, like you I am also visa exempt.
You have to remember that entry to Canada is not a right, even with a return I have had secondary interviews that were not enjoyable.
Fingers crossed, so far I have always been allowed in.

To be better prepared, I would read the information at the CIC site:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

Specifically the section Visiting Canada: Who is eligible.

The key points being...

To visit Canada, you must:

have a valid travel document, such as a passport;
be in good health;
satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take you back to your country of origin;
satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit; and
have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.

You may also need:

a temporary resident visa, depending on your citizenship (see Visas and exemptions below);
a medical examination; and
a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.