Yes, the border agents can provide a visitor record for a longer period than 6 months at their discretion (and actually can provide less than 6 months at their discretion as well).Hit reply to quickly and can't figure out how to edit. One quick question - you are able to ask for a 1 year visitor visa when you enter Canada as a US citizen? I am inferring that from you mentioning wishing you had asked for that. Also, has she had to leave the country while waiting for the visitor extension/the PR to come through?
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No, she hasn't had to leave. When the extension is applied for prior to status expiring then you are on "implied status" until a decision is made and can remain in Canada legally.
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