US outland applicants' thread :)

[OhCanadiana]

Speaking of which, does anyone know if it's still true that inland takes longer than outland? I'm really starting to regret filing outland, especially because of the work visa thing. But who knows when that would have arrived as well. Shortly after filing outland, I had a CIC phone operator tell me that I did the right thing b/c the incland sponsor review would have taken longer than the whole outland process.... not sure how true that is anymore 0.o

I think so - while the whole CPP-O move slowed things down a bit (e.g., CPP-O didn't have the authority to issue CoPRs until Nov 27), it is which is still faster than Inland overall (even though Inland has sped up significantly). I suspect that outland will begin to speed up again as CPP-O is now up and running.

Hang in there - hopefully you'll hear soon. I suspect you made the right call.

 

[computergeek]

I'm pleased to be able to report that CPP-O CoPR delivery has begun in the US (taking a week to make it through Canada Post and USPS).

For those wondering what to look for in the mail, it's a ~ 7.5x10.5 inch manila envelope (so, almost letter size but not quite) that has the Case Processing Pilot-Ottawa return address stamped on with red ink and the delivery address on a big white label placed on the envelope in 'landscape' format.

Congratulations!

 

[MSP2YYZ]

I'm pleased to be able to report that CPP-O CoPR delivery has begun in the US (taking a week to make it through Canada Post and USPS).

For those wondering what to look for in the mail, it's a ~ 7.5x10.5 inch manila envelope (so, almost letter size but not quite) that has the Case Processing Pilot-Ottawa return address stamped on with red ink and the delivery address on a big white label placed on the envelope in 'landscape' format.

Congrats.

 

[backcountry]

I'm pleased to be able to report that CPP-O CoPR delivery has begun in the US (taking a week to make it through Canada Post and USPS).

For those wondering what to look for in the mail, it's a ~ 7.5x10.5 inch manila envelope (so, almost letter size but not quite) that has the Case Processing Pilot-Ottawa return address stamped on with red ink and the delivery address on a big white label placed on the envelope in 'landscape' format.

Congrats!!!!!

 

[MSP2YYZ]

OMG, Decision Made!
I feel I will be going home soon.

 

[computergeek]

OMG, Decision Made!
I feel I will be going home soon.

Congratulations!

 

[Roadtrip]

If it takes more than a month for me to get my passport back from LA, I won't be able to land until after my 6 month visitor period expires. Do you think it will create any problems for me to overstay by a few weeks (or days) since I'm so close to the end of this PR process?

 

[parker24]

If it takes more than a month for me to get my passport back from LA, I won't be able to land until after my 6 month visitor period expires. Do you think it will create any problems for me to overstay by a few weeks (or days) since I'm so close to the end of this PR process?

Apply for an extension.. then you will have implied status. If you haven't heard back about it by the time you land, you can get a refund. But seriously get an extension!!!! You may be deported and PR will be thrown out if you "overstay".

 

[zajirima]

Apply for an extension.. then you will have implied status. If you haven't heard back about it by the time you land, you can get a refund. But seriously get an extension!!!! You may be deported and PR will be thrown out if you "overstay".

Agree. You should remain "in status" at all times. In your case, this means spending $75 to apply for an extension. Doesn't matter if you hear back from them or not, you will have implied status as long as you send the application before your visitor status expires. Just keep a copy of the application and send original via mail (don't apply online since it goes faster and you don't want a quick response since you can remain on implied status). Send via "signature required" method and keep a copy of the signature with a copy of the application.

 

[computergeek]

If it takes more than a month for me to get my passport back from LA, I won't be able to land until after my 6 month visitor period expires. Do you think it will create any problems for me to overstay by a few weeks (or days) since I'm so close to the end of this PR process?

To add to what others have said:

- Send in the application via the slowest route available (online or paper) on the last possible day - the day before expiration if you are sending it (via courier) or the day of expiration if you are doing it online.
- If you land before they process your extension request, they shouldn't process it, but you may request that the application be withdrawn. In that case you get a refund.

I did this, albeit with a work permit. The work permit was submitted on 10 August; we requested withdrawal on 15 October because I landed on 13 October. I'm still waiting to see the refund, but it should be forthcoming.

Good luck!

 

[Shylox]

If it takes more than a month for me to get my passport back from LA, I won't be able to land until after my 6 month visitor period expires. Do you think it will create any problems for me to overstay by a few weeks (or days) since I'm so close to the end of this PR process?

I would have to agree with everyone, though I can definitely see your point and why you would want to just skip out, it's not worth risking everything you have just done to get PR just to save $75 bucks. You aren't done butt kissing CIC just yet ;-) haha

Good luck to you, whichever way you decide to go I hope it all goes smoothly and quickly for you.

 

[Line]

Hi everyone, I am sponsoring my U.S common-law husband. We got sponsorship approval on November 8th and our file in with CPP-O. My husband would like to come stay with me. I know that as a US resident, he is allowed to stay for 6 months and we are hoping that by then, the process will be completed. How should we go about doing this? Do we need to get special permission from CIC or CBSA? Or can we just do it.... What will be required? Any help anyone can provide on this would be much appreciated. Thank you all for your help.

 

[jazztap]

Hey everyone! I have a sort of strange question. My husband (US) and I (Can) got married this summer in Washington. It just occurred to me that the Canadian government probably has no idea that I'm married. Do I need to fill out some sort of form or something? I got on this train of thought because I was thinking about tax season coming up, and that I have no idea how to file my taxes. So, all the newly-weds here... what did you do?

 

[parker24]

Hey everyone! I have a sort of strange question. My husband (US) and I (Can) got married this summer in Washington. It just occurred to me that the Canadian government probably has no idea that I'm married. Do I need to fill out some sort of form or something? I got on this train of thought because I was thinking about tax season coming up, and that I have no idea how to file my taxes. So, all the newly-weds here... what did you do?

I filed as Married and changed my name on everything(License, Health Card etc). That was all it took!

 

[lawgrrl]

Hey everyone! I have a sort of strange question. My husband (US) and I (Can) got married this summer in Washington. It just occurred to me that the Canadian government probably has no idea that I'm married. Do I need to fill out some sort of form or something? I got on this train of thought because I was thinking about tax season coming up, and that I have no idea how to file my taxes. So, all the newly-weds here... what did you do?

And please note that your U.S. hubby will still need to file US tax returns, even when he joins you in Canada. He may not owe taxes, but the returns must be filed. He must also file disclosure of all "foreign" bank accounts, i.e., accounts he establishes in Canada.