Safou said:
hey user computer geek, i have just red a post saying you have to convince the CIC that you will leave the country at the end of your stay thats how you will get the extension
what should i do ?? I'm really confused and worried now...help please
Yes, in order to obtain temporary status, you need to convince them it is indeed temporary. People doing spouse/partner PR applications ask to extend there stay all the time and they basically say "I'd like to stay with my spouse/partner through the process, but if required I will return home." So demonstrate you can buy a ticket home if you must, and show that you have arranged for a place to stay there (family/friends) if you are not granted permission to stay.
If you came as a visitor, you've already convinced them once that your stay is temporary in nature. Further, you're applying for extension, showing you are playing by the rules. Is there some additional information you haven't shared with us that is making you nervous?
I agree, the process can be confusing - in order to get them to allow you to stay, you have to demonstrate to them that you can (or will) leave. So, bottom line: what will you do if they refuse to extend your stay? If you have a clear plan on what you will do, then it is far more likely they won't ask you to leave. The do not HAVE to agree to let you stay. If you file an inland spousal application and include your extension request with that application, because then you can remain on implied status, but that could be much more inconvenient.