Travelling overseas while application in process

[blueblue]

Is it ok for the principal applicant to travel overseas while his application is still in process? He doesn't require a visa to enter Canada, as he holds an Australian passport. However, he's currently working on a working holiday visa, which will expire in a couple of months. He has applied for a OWP, which probably won't come through until mid 2008. If he travels after his work visa expires and the OWP doesn't come through in the meantime, will he be able to re-enter Canada?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Is it ok for the principal applicant to travel overseas while his application is still in process? He doesn't require a visa to enter Canada, as he holds an Australian passport. However, he's currently working on a working holiday visa, which will expire in a couple of months. He has applied for a OWP, which probably won't come through until mid 2008. If he travels after his work visa expires and the OWP doesn't come through in the meantime, will he be able to re-enter Canada?

If he is being sponsored in Canada as a spouse and he leaves, you should know that there is no guarantee that he will be readmitted to Canada.

PMM

 

[blueblue]

Thanks for your reply PPM.

What might be some of the reasons he wouldn't be readmitted to Canada? From what I've heard from various people, if there are reasons such as criminal charges while in another country, a person cannot be readmitted. Other than such extreme cases, are there any other reasons that we should keep in mind before deciding to travel overseas?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thanks for your reply PPM.

What might be some of the reasons he wouldn't be readmitted to Canada? From what I've heard from various people, if there are reasons such as criminal charges while in another country, a person cannot be readmitted. Other than such extreme cases, are there any other reasons that we should keep in mind before deciding to travel overseas?

Because his intention is remain permanently in Canada, and he would be applying for admission as a visitor. If the I/O decides to enforce the Act to letter, he is inadmissible.

PMM

 

[tamee]

and if that happens, that would jsut throw your inland app right out the window wouldnt it?

 

[PMM]

Hi

and if that happens, that would jsut throw your inland app right out the window wouldnt it?

Yes.

PMM

 

[blueblue]

Thanks PPM! That makes sense.

Can he be denied re-entry into Canada if we make a trip to the states to visit his family?

 

[Chickadee]

Hi

Yes.

PMM

Is this rule written anywhere in the CIC website?
I am trying to wrap my mind around it and it makes no sense.
Why would someone be denied re-entry if his intention is to live permanently in Canada?
Just feels to me like once you submitted your INLAND application, you are held hostage. This is so strange!!!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Is this rule written anywhere in the CIC website?
I am trying to wrap my mind around it and it makes no sense.
Why would someone be denied re-entry if his intention is to live permanently in Canada?
Just feels to me like once you submitted your INLAND application, you are held hostage. This is so strange!!!

From the instruction manual for Inland applications on the CIC website:

"
* Leaving Canada can automatically cancel temporary resident status as a visitor, student or worker.

The person being sponsored has no guarantee that he or she will be permitted to return or re‑enter Canada if he or she leaves before permanent residence is approved. This is especially true if a Temporary Resident Visa is required to enter Canada.

* Applications in this category cannot be transferred to immigration offices outside Canada.

The person being sponsored will have to submit a new application to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga (CPC‑M) if he or she cannot return to Canada. "

Srry - it's true.

 

[Chickadee]

Thank you very much!

Not really what I wanted to hear, but better be safe than sorry :'(

 

[OhCanadiana]

Thank you very much!

Not really what I wanted to hear, but better be safe than sorry :'(

You're welcome

I am also a believer in 'straight from the horse's mouth' for things this important 8) Good luck!

 

[Chickadee]

You're welcome

I am also a believer in 'straight from the horse's mouth' for things this important 8) Good luck!

You know, if there is a place where I have to be "stuck" to, I choose Canada! 8)