Visitor extension questions??

[NMBCMD]

So I'm from the states and i've been in canada living with my girlfriend trying to get common law status. My 6 months as a visitor is up in a month and I need to apply for an extension.

What kinds of things should I include in my application. Do we need to provide proof of financial stability? My GF works and takes care of my expenses and I have parents who could help me out in any sort of emergency or provide me with a plane ticket back home if necessary.

Any other tips or advice?? What have your experiences been and how long does it usually take?

Should I wait till just a few days before my 6 months are up or do it now a month in advance?

 

[Jalex23]

So I'm from the states and i've been in canada living with my girlfriend trying to get common law status. My 6 months as a visitor is up in a month and I need to apply for an extension.

What kinds of things should I include in my application. Do we need to provide proof of financial stability? My GF works and takes care of my expenses and I have parents who could help me out in any sort of emergency or provide me with a plane ticket back home if necessary.

Any other tips or advice?? What have your experiences been and how long does it usually take?

Should I wait till just a few days before my 6 months are up or do it now a month in advance?

Please use the tool for comprehensive checklist:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/eligibility.asp

Read the general information for extensions:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visitor.asp

Review the timelines:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/information/times/index.asp

All your questions are answered in those resources.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

What kinds of things should I include in my application. Do we need to provide proof of financial stability? My GF works and takes care of my expenses and I have parents who could help me out in any sort of emergency or provide me with a plane ticket back home if necessary.

Any other tips or advice?? What have your experiences been and how long does it usually take?

Should I wait till just a few days before my 6 months are up or do it now a month in advance?

Yes, you need to include proof of finances. You can show your partner's payslips/bank statements and a letter from her explaining she is supporting you.

Explain that you will be applying for sponsorship once you are common-law and ask for a one year extension.

Extensions take around 4 months right now. You should apply a few weeks before your current status expires.

 

[NMBCMD]

Yes, you need to include proof of finances. You can show your partner's payslips/bank statements and a letter from her explaining she is supporting you.

Explain that you will be applying for sponsorship once you are common-law and ask for a one year extension.

Extensions take around 4 months right now. You should apply a few weeks before your current status expires.

We are gonna use my GF's bank statements to provide proof of financial support. And also get a letter from my parents explaining they would support me in emergencies. Do we need to provide multiple bank statements or just one showing total amount??

 

[Bryanna]

Do check this:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/proof-of-funds-extending-stay-t454045.0.html;msg5482159#msg5482159


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