Which way is better to apply?! Confused!

[rhcohen2014]

If an interview is required and the applicant needs to fly back to the home country for a few days. Could the applicant go right back to Canada after the interview (before the PR is approved)? Does the CBSA usually let the applicant come in when they see the applicant only left a few days ago?

considering the other poster has a valid work permit until dec 2015, i assume she is free to travel for as long or as little as she wants prior to that visa expiring.

i don't believe the same can be said if the person is trying to enter as a visitor and does NOT have a multiple entry visa. It really is dependant on the person's current status in canada and what the border agent decides.

the two scenarios are different, it would be like trying to compare apples to oranges.

 

[driftcars]

considering the other poster has a valid work permit until dec 2015, i assume she is free to travel for as long or as little as she wants prior to that visa expiring.

i don't believe the same can be said if the person is trying to enter as a visitor and does NOT have a multiple entry visa. It really is dependant on the person's current status in canada and what the border agent decides.

the two scenarios are different, it would be like trying to compare apples to oranges.

Oh right, the original poster has work permit, that's a different story. I was asking a case that a visitor with a visa exempt country passport.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Oh right, the original poster has work permit, that's a different story. I was asking a case that a visitor with a visa exempt country passport.

generally, for visa exempt applicants, when CBSA can confirm the application has been recieved, the visitor is given less hassle and allowed to enter. now does that mean there is a risk to being denied? sure. i would think if the visitor stated they flew back to their home country for a pr interview, CBSA wouldn't give them a problem about re-entering. at the same time, you just never know what will happen at the border until you get there, so it's impossible to determine.

 

[zinaramirez]

generally, for visa exempt applicants, when CBSA can confirm the application has been recieved, the visitor is given less hassle and allowed to enter. now does that mean there is a risk to being denied? sure. i would think if the visitor stated they flew back to their home country for a pr interview, CBSA wouldn't give them a problem about re-entering. at the same time, you just never know what will happen at the border until you get there, so it's impossible to determine.

My experience at the border was quite sour all three times I left Canada to the US and then re-entered, but they let me in anyway. The last time they hassled the crap out of me because I didn't have the receipt for the sponsorship application with me at the time. While that was my mistake, nobody told me I might need it. The best thing to do is carry papers like that with you to the border just in case.

Some border agents are on a power trip, but most of them are just trying to do their job. It's unlikely they would deny a visitor if they were leaving to do the PR interview but there is always inherent risk when crossing the border like rhcohen said.

 

[rhcohen2014]

The best thing to do is carry papers like that with you to the border just in case.

yes, this is very true. whenever i cross i carry a copy of my entire application along with the fee receipts, supplemental documents, and copies of all correspondance from CIC about my application. i also always carry a copy of my us lease agreement. they want to know the visitor is not "moving" or "living" in canada until approval. they usually never even ask to see my papers, they just use my passport to confirm my application.


i would say for the most part, assume you will be asked to go to secondary. this is where they will check the status of your application.

 

[Khrystyna]

yes, this is very true. whenever i cross i carry a copy of my entire application along with the fee receipts, supplemental documents, and copies of all correspondance from CIC about my application. i also always carry a copy of my us lease agreement. they want to know the visitor is not "moving" or "living" in canada until approval. they usually never even ask to see my papers, they just use my passport to confirm my application.


i would say for the most part, assume you will be asked to go to secondary. this is where they will check the status of your application.

One more question
So if I decide to apply from outside canada do I need to submit my notice of assessment, information about my work place, income? Or is it only for sponsor

 

[rhcohen2014]

One more question
So if I decide to apply from outside canada do I need to submit my notice of assessment, information about my work place, income? Or is it only for sponsor

that is only for the sponsor. follow the checklists. they are pretty specific.