I see that the visa extension processing time has been updated.

[Baloo]

Currently sitting at 73 days.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process-in.asp#temp_res

[job_seeker]

Currently sitting at 73 days.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process-in.asp#temp_res

CPC has been working faster... Used to be 109 days

[Baloo]

Not too fast I hope, my extension application will arrive in Vegreville today (by courier), I would like to make the most of my implied status

I understand that "Implied status" ends when a decision is made, or if I leave the country.
But that raises a question, does implied status start when my form arrives in Vegreville (yes, I will have proof it got there)?

[job_seeker]

Not too fast I hope, my extension application will arrive in Vegreville today (by courier), I would like to make the most of my implied status

I understand that "Implied status" ends when a decision is made, or if I leave the country.
But that raises a question, does implied status start when my form arrives in Vegreville (yes, I will have proof it got there)?

Your implied status starts when your current VR/passport stamp expires and you have submitted an application for extension and it was received at CPC-V.

[Baloo]

Thanks for the clarification.

[ColorMePanda]

Not too fast I hope, my extension application will arrive in Vegreville today (by courier), I would like to make the most of my implied status

Me too. It is making me sad that the number is going down. I want it to go back up.

[toby]

How do you prove you have sent in an application to extend the visa? 

And I assume you cannot leave Canada while under "implied" status, right?

[job_seeker]

How do you prove you have sent in an application to extend the visa? 

And I assume you cannot leave Canada while under "implied" status, right?

I saved copies of the documents I sent to CIC/CPC together with photocopies of the receipts and Canada post customer receipts.  Anyway if you tracked the application and they were received it, there's no need to worry.

Applicants for extension are advised not to leave Canada or they lose their "implied status".

[Baloo]

How do you prove you have sent in an application to extend the visa?  

And I assume you cannot leave Canada while under "implied" status, right?

I have copies of all the documents that I have sent; I used Fedex to get the package to Vegreville, and I ticked the box "signature required on delivery".

If you leave Canada when under implied status you lose it, but what happens if you leave after you have an extension granted?
I guess that you become a "normal" visitor again.

[job_seeker]

I have copies of all the documents that I have sent; I used Fedex to get the package to Vegreville, and I ticked the box "signature required on delivery".

If you leave Canada when under implied status you lose it, but what happens if you leave after you have an extension granted?
I guess that you become a "normal" visitor again.

The VR states "This does not authorize re-entry". So I am assuming that without a TRV (for those who require visa to enter Canada) someone who leaves Canada can not re-enter Canada unless s/he only exited to the US, St Pierre/Miquelon, even with an unexpired VR.

[Baloo]

That makes sense.
BTW I was looking at this as a visa exempt person (Brit).

[job_seeker]

That makes sense.
BTW I was looking at this as a visa exempt person (Brit).

Yes, so when you leave Canada, you can re-enter again without TRV but you being allowed entry depends solely upon the officer at POE because you already have a VR, don't you? Having been given VR upon entry you are currently "flagged" in the system. You are especial for now

[Baloo]

Yes, so when you leave Canada, you can re-enter again without TRV but you being allowed entry depends solely upon the officer at POE because you already have a VR, don't you?

Yes I have a VR, what fun

Having been given VR upon entry you are currently "flagged" in the system. You are especial for now

Well, I have made lots of visits to Canada, I now get a first name greeting from POE staff (no, it is a joke), I am on a VR that ends in March and I have just applied for an extension so that I can get married.

So you are correct, I must be BRIGHT RED on the immigration radar

[Suin]

is it required to send a passport together with application for extension?

[Baloo]

Only copies are required, the document check list IMM5558 tells you NOT to send originals.