Hello fellow US Outland Applicants!
I - like many of you - have recently gone into the IP phase. My application was submitted March 19th, 2015. Husband was approved at my sponsor in May.
I came to Canada for a 6 month visitor stay on May 24th. My 6th months will be up the end of November.
Here's my question, and i knooooow this topic gets very very heated sometimes (I've seen women torn apart on other threads, so I just want to preface this by saying I am really nervous about the situation and agree it is not ideal, but it is what it is and we are thrilled we have been blessed, even if the timing is not great)
First of all, congratulations! I am thinking they should not have a problem extending your stay. Just make sure you are truthful. I have first hand experience that as long as you are being truthful to them, there should be no problems at all. My question to you now is, you have been added to your husband's account for medical insurance even if you are not a permanent resident? Is this possible? Can anybody clarify please?
I got pregnant in June, we found out in July. I am in Alberta so we immediately added me to my husbands AHS coverage, we also applied for an extension to my visitor status. I want to stay with my husband for the remainder of this pregnancy.
We have yet to hear back about whether or not I will be permitted to remain in Canada with my husband past November. I know that if they fail to give me a decision before my current stamp expires I will be allowed to remain until a decision is officially given to me. And of course we are in process for my PR so hopefully we will get DM sooner rather than later... What would be a reason for refusing an extension? Does anyone know? Also, what is the worst case scenario if my visitor status is not extended? I will be into my 3rd trimester and my doctor does not want me to fly back to Boston from Calgary at that stage in the pregnancy. If I stayed, what would that do to my application? Would there be a way to appeal?
Also, when we went into process and received the form letter they sent asking for proof of my husbands continued residence in Canada, it also asked about any changes in our status including a pregnancy. We sent a copy of an ultrasound and blood work results from the doctor. Does anyone know of anyone else in a similar scenario? We never offered that information because our lawyer advised us to only volunteer information about the baby once we have a birth certificate. Obviously now they know I am pregnant because they specifically asked. Why is that something they would ask in the first place? IS it at all possible they will speed us our DM now that they know?
Im just so nervous i'll have to go back to Boston. I mean its not the worst, I have friends and family there and a job to go back to, but this is our first child and my husband just wants to be a part of every itty bitty milestone. It's breaking my heart I might get sent away. I don't know anyone else who has been through this, so any insight is sooooo appreciated.