I got my exclusion order on July 8th 2011 and I was married on Sept 21st 2011 to a Canadian and we are planning a big wedding in Canadian which had to be postponed. Our family is really wanting to start planning the wedding for sometime in March not sure how good my chances are about getting home

. Also I haven't yet changed my name on my passport its still under my old last name and it takes about 4 to 6 weeks for a name change so I wonder if I can submit my application using my old passport that has not yet expired and in the mean time apply for a new passport using my married last name. My passport that I have now is good until I believe 2019. Also should I go ahead and add additional fees to my resident application to cover the arc if needed that way there isn't any delays? I really want to get home with my husband asap because of our daughter. This whole process has really upset her and she cries for her daddy all the time. I wanted to put that in a letter with the application explaining how this has effected her but not sure if they even care about that not to be mean.
Hello punkinspice,
I am in the same situation as you (i have a exclusion order to!, mine started in march 2011 till march 2012).
Dont listen to PMM (he cant read! and he dont get it).
1* dont bother your passport, you have time!
2* Fill your application as outlanded.
3* Do the FBI check and medical (there is no negative effect).
4* Just follow the normal procedure for Family Class Sponsorship if:
You have a exclusion order (not a deportation order).
This is the fastest way to get back to your spouse!
The exclusion order is doubt within the context of your application.
In other words, there is no ARC needed if you follow the Family Class Sponsorship application.
TIP: Make sure when you send your application to Mississauga put a copy of your Certificate of Departure in it.
More info!!
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/arc.asp(
If you are applying to come to Canada for any reason, (visiting, studying, working or immigrating),you should not submit a separate application for an ARC. If your application is approved, the ARC will be dealt within the context of that application. You will simply be asked to submit the fee.
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I hope this will help you!