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Should I apply for a visitor extension before or after I apply for my PR?

aerogurl87

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So my paperwork for my app is almost done. :D But I want to get an extension on my visa as a visitor. Should I apply for it before or after I apply for my PR?
 

parker24

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aerogurl87 said:
So my paperwork for my app is almost done. :D But I want to get an extension on my visa as a visitor. Should I apply for it before or after I apply for my PR?
Either or :) We applied for one before, and one after, both approved :)
 

aerogurl87

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Nov 14, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-07-2012
Doc's Request.
12-02-13
AOR Received.
18-10-2012
Med's Done....
23-04-2012
Interview........
WAIVED!!!! :)
Passport Req..
12-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
15-03-2013
LANDED..........
10-04-2013

Safou

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Jul 25, 2012
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hey there, i hope you will get approved, i have a question please are you applying inland or outland? is this the first time you apply for extension ??? I'm on visitor visa too and my paper work are almost done i will apply outland, and i will extend my stay while waiting for my pr...i'm so worried what if they don't extend it ????? please help
 

parker24

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Nov 26, 2011
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Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Safou said:
hey there, i hope you will get approved, i have a question please are you applying inland or outland? is this the first time you apply for extension ??? I'm on visitor visa too and my paper work are almost done i will apply outland, and i will extend my stay while waiting for my pr...i'm so worried what if they don't extend it ????? please help
Breatheee.. My husband and I applied outland, got extension in Nov 11, we sent in the application March 12 and applied for ANOTHER extension May 12. We got both extensions so you should be approved if you tell them you are being sponsored to be a PR by your spouse and your spouse will support you.
 

Safou

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Jul 25, 2012
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hey, thank you so much for your reply.. well, i should apply for extension first and explain to them that my husband is sponsoring me ? but the reason of my visit is spending time with my fiancé and we were planning on moving to my country that what i said when i was called for an interview(to get a visitor visa) now our circumstances changed ... I'm so sorry for going back and fourth I'm just worried thanks a lot
 

parker24

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Nov 26, 2011
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Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Safou said:
hey, thank you so much for your reply.. well, i should apply for extension first and explain to them that my husband is sponsoring me ? but the reason of my visit is spending time with my fiancé and we were planning on moving to my country that what i said when i was called for an interview(to get a visitor visa) now our circumstances changed ... I'm so sorry for going back and fourth I'm just worried thanks a lot
You can if you want to, but either way you can apply for it. Like I said, just make sure you prove that your husband has the funds to support you for 6 months and you applied for PR (if you wait until after) OR that you ARE applying :)
 

aerogurl87

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Nov 14, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-07-2012
Doc's Request.
12-02-13
AOR Received.
18-10-2012
Med's Done....
23-04-2012
Interview........
WAIVED!!!! :)
Passport Req..
12-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
15-03-2013
LANDED..........
10-04-2013
Safou we're applying outland as well. I just want the visa extension so I can stay here with my boyfriend in Canada for another two months, until we head off to North Carolina together in October to visit my family. I figure getting back in shouldn't be so hard with him standing beside me when we go through customs at the airport. And good luck to you and everyone else on this board.
 

aerogurl87

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Nov 14, 2010
444
15
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-07-2012
Doc's Request.
12-02-13
AOR Received.
18-10-2012
Med's Done....
23-04-2012
Interview........
WAIVED!!!! :)
Passport Req..
12-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
15-03-2013
LANDED..........
10-04-2013
Safou said:
hey, did you apply for the extension yet ???
I just applied for it today. Since my work permit is still valid, I'm now gonna be under implied status. I sent them a copy of my itinerary for when my boyfriend and I are gonna go back to North Carolina this October together. So I'm pretty sure it will be accepted.
 

Safou

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Jul 25, 2012
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i will apply this week, I'm really freaking out...i still don't know what to do ?? i hope you will get approved
 

aerogurl87

Hero Member
Nov 14, 2010
444
15
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-07-2012
Doc's Request.
12-02-13
AOR Received.
18-10-2012
Med's Done....
23-04-2012
Interview........
WAIVED!!!! :)
Passport Req..
12-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
15-03-2013
LANDED..........
10-04-2013
Safou said:
i will apply this week, I'm really freaking out...i still don't know what to do ?? i hope you will get approved
Try to stay calm and just send them enough info to satisfy them that you won't try to move there illegally and that you will have a way to support yourself while you're there. Then breathe, haha. I'm sure you will be approved. :)
 

Safou

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Jul 25, 2012
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thank you so much for your reply, my account is empty, i spent everything i have..and now my husband support me, we will get a joining account ...so what do you think we should have a joining account or just send them our marriage certificate and my husband's amount..?? thanks again
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
124
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Safou said:
thank you so much for your reply, my account is empty, i spent everything i have..and now my husband support me, we will get a joining account ...so what do you think we should have a joining account or just send them our marriage certificate and my husband's amount..?? thanks again
My husband was broke US wise, as long as you prove that your husband will support you. Honestly, all I sent was a letter stating I would support him and how. I didn't say how much I make, I didn't say how much was in savings. That was my proof of income :)

And we were approved, twice :)