Visitor Visa extension questions

[Ataraxia]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and have a million questions, but I will just start with the most pressing one right now. And hopefully one day I will be able to answer questions for people too, once I know some of the answers!

My husband and I are almost ready to send in our inland application for PR but some of our documents still have not arrived in the post. My visitor visa will expire in a little over a month. We really thought all the paperwork would have arrived by now, I know we cant send the application without all the documents (Canada post is investigating it). We are wanting to extend my visitor visa again so that we can send in our PR application as soon as the rest of our papers arrive. I have been here for almost 12 months (IE two 6 month visitor visa's).

I am guessing that on the reason that I want to extend my visitor visa is just what I have said, that we are married and intend to apply for PR as soon as the rest of our documents arrive. How likely is this to be approved? As of course we really aren't ready to send our PR application yet until all the documents arrive. What proofs do I need to send with this, my husband's T4 or his bank statements or my own or both? Our marriage license? Are there any other documents that they would want? Has anyone done this with the online application?

I would really appreciate any advice on this. Thanking you all in advance!

 

[MSP2YYZ]

I have done it with the online application. It was quick and painless, and approved in 2 weeks. The only proof I included was my husband's T4s and copies of mine and our daughter's passport scanned to a pdf file. My explaination was I am waiting for completion of our case. Since you have applied for 2 extensions already, it might be a good idea to include an explaination of why you have not sent in your pr application, and include any information about the investigation of missing documents from Canada Post. I'm sure someone else may have more information to add to this if I missed something.

 

[Ataraxia]

Thank you MSP2YYZ so much for your reply.

I am so glad for you that your extension went though without any problems.

Just to clarify in case I am confusing I have only applied for one extension. I arrived and was given 6 months, then applied for an extension when that first 6 months was about to expire, my husband and I were not married at that time (we only got married very recently).

Thank you again for taking the time to reply, I very much appreciate it.

 

[MSP2YYZ]

My bad
You should be fine, best wishes on your application.

 

[Ataraxia]

Thank you MSP2YYZ ;D

 

[simb]

for how long do you get visa extension?

 

[muffy1]

I believe on average 6 months to one year. But I believe it all depends upon your situation and I'm sure it is at the discretion of the officer, as well. You should be ok in trying to extend. I've only applied for extensions at a POE and all times I have had no problem. If you are going to POE, bring your application or copy of it and your marriage license as proof of situation and you should be ok! All the best!

 

[simb]

how can a person on visitor visa apply work permit..?
is it possible to apply for work permit ?