Status Verification Document

[aguyer05]

Hi all,

I'm a bit worried about my status verification document for my spouse (from USA). We applied for her PR in November 2014, and before that we had to get a verification of status document, which said she was a visitor on the document. But it said that it was valid from Jan 2014 to Jan 2013??????? :-X

I'm a little confused why it would be valid a year in the past. Has anyone else had this? Any info on whether this is an error? The people at CIC on the phone did say it was probably an error and that they would notice it in our PR application........ but the CIC Call Centre has also been known for it's inaccuracies.

Any help is much appreciated, or any explanation of this document in more detail. Thanks!

 

[rhcohen2014]

what is a status verification document? as a US citizen your wife does not need any sort of document to legally visit you in canada. she can simply use her passport to enter and stay in canada. if she stays longer than 6 mo. then it is her responsibility to extend her stay as a visitor. other than that, there is no document that a us citizen needs to "verify status" that i am aware of. who is requestin this document and why? when did she last enter canada?

 

[aguyer05]

It was part of the PR Checklist so we got it. "Verification of Status"

 

[rhcohen2014]

where? I just double chcked the checklist for outland spousal sponsorship and do not see anything about a "status verification form" listed as a required doc. are u sure you have the right checklist?is this required for the inland application maybe and are you mistakenly applying inland because you think you have to because she is visiting you? if so thats not the case and i urge youto apply using the application for spouses outside canada! which chcklist are you using? it may be best if you copy and paste the language you are talking about and specifiy the checklist form number you are looking at.

 

[aguyer05]

Yes, it's an inland application.

"Indication of status in Canada" was necessary as well as she didn't have a stamp on her passport indicating her last entry.

If anyone else has done of these and knows more about it, that would be helpful.

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Verification of Status Document

A Verification of Status document will contain information that appeared on your original Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Study Permit or other immigration documents. This document can be used when you must provide proof of historical immigration information, such as the date and place of entry to Canada.


Thank you!

 

[rhcohen2014]

Yes, it's an inland application.

"Indication of status in Canada" was necessary as well as she didn't have a stamp on her passport indicating her last entry.

If anyone else has done of these and knows more about it, that would be helpful.

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Verification of Status Document

A Verification of Status document will contain information that appeared on your original Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Study Permit or other immigration documents. This document can be used when you must provide proof of historical immigration information, such as the date and place of entry to Canada.


Thank you!

if she is a us citizen, there is no reason for her to apply inland! Do you realize US outland citizens are approved in 6 months or less right now while inland applicants are stuck at 16 months for stage 1? even with the new OWP pilot program, there is no guarantee an OWP application will be issued any faster than total outland processing. Also, even though the OWP allows someone to work legally, it doesn't necessarily mean they will start working that soon after receiving it nor do I think it guarantees access to health care. there really needs to be a strong reason for a visa exempt applicant to apply inland. Your wife does NOT have to apply inland if she is in Canada. She can be a visitor in canada while her outland application processes with no problem, and guaranteed she will be approved a heck of a lot quicker than any inland application! Currenly, July 2014 US outland applicants are being approved as opposed to the August 2013 inland applicants just now getting through first stage approval and it's waaaay too early to predict how the pilot program will live up to expectations. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend switching to an outland application.

what is the reason for applying inland?

 

[aguyer05]

Well it's all submitted now and I didn't know all of that at the time. Does anyone know anything about this Verification of Status document? Its so confusing and I don't know whether or not my wife is eligible for the pilot program, due to her status. It's unclear what her status is at this point.

 

[blueangel371115]

Well it's all submitted now and I didn't know all of that at the time. Does anyone know anything about this Verification of Status document? Its so confusing and I don't know whether or not my wife is eligible for the pilot program, due to her status. It's unclear what her status is at this point.

You can change it. So it's not all said and done. It takes a little time but it will save you in the long run.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Well it's all submitted now and I didn't know all of that at the time. Does anyone know anything about this Verification of Status document? Its so confusing and I don't know whether or not my wife is eligible for the pilot program, due to her status. It's unclear what her status is at this point.

she doesn't need a stamp in her passport to have valid status. when was the last time she entered? if her passport wasn't stamped with a specific exit date, then count 6 mo. from the date she entered. she is legally allowed to be in canada for 6 months. she is visa exempt and does not need any paper or stamp to prove she's allowed here. as long as she maintains her status, she is fine. she will need to extend her stay as a visitor to keep her status valid, or if she submitted an OWP with her application (or plans to send it via the new pilot program) then she is on implied status. either way, if she leaves Canada she looses her current status.

 

[aguyer05]

She had been here longer than 6 months in total but it wasn't in the same calendar year. Do they get 6 months per calendar year? I'm wondering if she has visitor status because I thought she didn't. Last entered Canada Sept 2013. Applied for verification of status for her inland app in March 2014. Got her document in June 2014. Sent PR app with an OWP in Nov 2014.
Verification of status document says it's valid from JAn 2014 to Jan 2013. It states she is a visitor. Which makes no sense, and I've thought it must be a mistake. A typ-o.
A lady at CIC call centre told me the same. She said they could fix it but it's pretty obvious that it's a typ-o. Kinda sketchy..I'll call back today I guess and get a second opinion and see if they can explain the document more.

 

[rhcohen2014]

She had been here longer than 6 months in total but it wasn't in the same calendar year. Do they get 6 months per calendar year? I'm wondering if she has visitor status because I thought she didn't. Last entered Canada Sept 2013. Applied for verification of status for her inland app in March 2014. Got her document in June 2014. Sent PR app with an OWP in Nov 2014.
Verification of status document says it's valid from JAn 2014 to Jan 2013. It states she is a visitor. Which makes no sense, and I've thought it must be a mistake. A typ-o.
A lady at CIC call centre told me the same. She said they could fix it but it's pretty obvious that it's a typ-o. Kinda sketchy..I'll call back today I guess and get a second opinion and see if they can explain the document more.

i don't understand. each entry is a separate entry, and it doesn't matter how long it adds up to. someone can enter for 6 months, leave, then technically come back again for another 6 months. if she entered in sept 2013, when did she leave or has she been here all that time? if she's been here all that time, has she applied to extend her status as a visitor? if not, then she is out of status, and that's an issue, especially for the OWP.

also, assuming your wife did not apply to extend her stay, i'm not sure your wife is under implied status right now, looking at the dates you posted. if my calculations are correct, her application for OWP was submitted after she was no longer in status. hopefully a member more informed about inland rules will be able to help.

by the looks of it, it may seem as though her best option for a quicker processing time (and possible avoid serious issues) is to withdraw inland, leave canada, submit an outland application and attempt reentry. i mean it's a bit risky with her current status, but if she's not on CIC/CBSA radar YET, then she may have no issue re-entering - espcially if she can proove significant ties to the us (somewhere to live or an employer) and PR application submitted.

 

[aguyer05]

Allegedly for inland apps, you're considered implied status while you wait for your permanent residency to be processed. That's how we understood it. Apparently spouses are the only one that are allowed to be out of status while they wait? I don't know, this is so confusing.. I'm on hold with CIC right now waiting for an agent.

 

[GustavesF]

Well it's all submitted now and I didn't know all of that at the time.

That's completely understandable. Most documentation states "if person to be sponsored resides in Canada, submit inland, if person to be sponsored resides outside of Canada, submit outland".

When I was preparing to apply with my US spouse I was told by CIC that my only option was to apply inland.

What I didn't know is that most of CIC has absolutely no idea what they are talking about, often give incorrect information, and have no qualms misleading applicants into wasting months/years.
I also hear they are very nice/kind to talk to on the phone, but yes, any unofficial information they give you is completely worthless and could be detrimental.

Give your MP's office and call and explain the situation, they will be able to give you sane recommendations, and any information they give you is actually valid.

If you're just starting you should get it switched before you need new clearances/medicals, the inland process will likely take 2 years for 1st stage.

 

[aguyer05]

I've already done all my medical stuff/fingerprints etc in my application package. It was sent away in November 2014.
Is this changing to outland thing an easy fix? How do you withdraw your application?

 

[blueangel371115]

People have done it. I'd call the call center. I've never done it myself but some folks on here have. I'd call the center ASAP if that's what you want to do.