simpsol22 said:
There is a huge risk to leave before he has the OWP. Even with the OWP there is always some risk, but not as great. Is the Visa a multiple-entry?
If denied re-entry---the app would be cancelled and you'd have to reapply outland.
You can go at your own risk---but just be warned it's all up to the agent that you are seeing upon returning. I know of one person who left because her children were involved in a terrible accident--and in the ICU of the hospital. She ended up having a TERRIBLE time coming home to Canada. Yes, in the end they let her through, but hours and hours at customs.
Playing devil's advocate here: The problem is managing "Dual Intent". They will know there is a PR application in play. So, what CBSA needs to know is that, the PA will abide by the laws of Canada. If they are not approved, will they go home. What's the draw to go home. So, bring proof of family ties, financial ties, property, etc etc.
Funny story: My wife was told about needing to be truthful, no matter how it may look with the CBSA. So, her last time through Pearson's CBSA desk, they asked why she was seeking entry into Canada. "To be with my husband." Brought her dog and everything. She was escorted into the little room where they started typing out her answers into FOSS/GCMS. Everything she said was recorded. They did indicate to her that "You cannot just file an application and stay, that's not how it works." They tried for about 45 minutes to trip her up. They then stamped her passport, and wrote in a date 6 months - 1 day from the date she entered, and let her go -- no inspection of the dog or luggage.
The moral: Bring evidence with you that a PR application has been filed, an OWP/SP/WP if the PA has them, and proof that there is still ties home. The reasonable expectation is, if OP is able to convince the officer at the time of entry that they will return home if an application is refused, they should permit entry. But there are a lot of factors they consider when permitting entry...
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