Hi guys,
I would really use your advice in the following matter:
I send my app for PR together with an OWP app to Mississauga office on July 13, got my AOR on August 5th. I was on a tourist visa that expired June 19th, so at that time when my app was filed I have been out of status for about 20 days. After receiving the AOR in my husband's e-mail (meaning there were no documents or signatures missing) I send a letter today via CSI asking for my OWP to be processed AFTER I would receive AIP for my PR, because else I would be denied for "out of status". I've been explaining in my letter that I am fully aware of my situation and it was my choice to do so, because the PR app is my top priority, not my OWP and in order to have a complete and correct file I had to wait for my marriage certificate to be issued first. I also stated that I was writing in good faith and I wanted to provide CIC all the info they would need to make the right decisions in my case.
*sidenote* I know I am eligible to apply for restoration of status but I truly believe they will reject my request because I no longer meet the criteria for a tourist visa. I had to quit my job in my home country and spend almost all of my savings to relocate here so there's a high chance they will deny me restoration.
I tried to link the app to myCIC today and it worked, but except for my PR app the system found another one that has been linked to my account with a number starting with W followed by 9 digits, app type: online app, status: open. Do you have any idea if this is the case inquiry that had been linked to my account?
Any advice on the course of my actions? I used no lawyer for my apps and I really have no one to consult with. I believe my app is pretty clear as my husband and I we are about the same age, religion, we share a similar background as he had been living in Europe for the past 9 years and we submitted tons of paper as proof of relationship.
Sorry for writing so much but as I said I don't know where else to search for advice and I am really doubting myself here, even though I am normally a very rational person with a clear mind...
MM