Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
 |
« on: October 04, 2011, 09:42:07 am » |
|
Hi All-
First off this is an awesome forum! So glad I found it! Ok, this is my situation- I'm about to get married later in the year to my Canadian born fiancé. She really wants me to stay after the wedding (and so do I ) however, I'm concerned that if I do stay and do the inland application I won't be able to leave the country for emergencies or just regular family trips. Is this true? Am I better off doing the outland process and going home to the Caribbean every few months or so? Please Advice.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
brightredscream
Star Member
Posts: 51
Ratings: +1
|
|
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 09:46:32 am » |
|
From what I've just learned from the helpful people here, it's not advisable to leave the country if you are doing an Inland application.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
~*~ Distance does not ruin someone's relationship. You don't have to see someone everyday to be in love ~*~
|
|
|
Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 09:51:52 am » |
|
Hmm...Ok...this is what I'm noticing as well. So what if I get my visitors record and have that extended? Will it still be unadvisable?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
pinklady
Champion Member
Posts: 1527
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 09-04-2011
|
|
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 10:15:44 am » |
|
Basically if you leave, there is no guarantee you'll be able to reenter canada. If you are unable to reenter then your application is void.
Its up to you if you want to risk it. A visitors record doesnt guarantee you anything.
If you want to be able to leave, why don't you apply outland? You can still be in Canada.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 10:19:56 am » |
|
Ok...I get it. I will not take the risk. I want to be with my wife more than anything. Currently we're apart and its killing us both. We will do the inland and I won't leave the country until it is all approved. I read just now that once the 1st stage is approved and she is ok'ed to be sponsor I can be granted a work permit, is this true?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
pinklady
Champion Member
Posts: 1527
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 09-04-2011
|
|
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 10:22:00 am » |
|
That is true yes, however first stage approval takes 9/10 months.
Where are you from?
Like I said, you can apply outland, from within Canada, and depending on which VO you would use, it can be much faster than inland. If you want to be able to leave if necessary then choose outland.
All inland vs outland means, is the location of the VO, not where you are.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 10:28:55 am » |
|
Im from St. Maarten. My VO is in Trinidad. The other thing is if I apply Outland and still stay in Canada would'nt it look strange to the Border ppl if im leaving once every 4 or 5 months and returning? They will know im living there....Confused   Help... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
pinklady
Champion Member
Posts: 1527
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 09-04-2011
|
|
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 10:43:58 am » |
|
Hmmm at the Port of Spain VO, its currently taking 14 months.
It might look strange coming and going. Sorry to be ignorant but are you visa exempt for canada? Can you visit without a visa?
Its really up to you. Inland, I wouldnt risk leaving, outland you could leave but even then there is no guarantee you'd be allowed back in. Its really up to you.
Outland could take up to 16 months
Inland could be 19/20 months..... the choice is yours....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2011, 10:57:52 am » |
|
I have a EU passport...so no Visa required to enter Canada.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
iluvcanada77
Star Member
Posts: 70
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville
App. Filed.......: 14-Oct-2010
AOR Received.: 26-Nov-2010 In Process
Med's Done....: 01-Sep-2010
LANDED..........: 27-Feb-2012
|
|
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2011, 11:01:34 am » |
|
I applied inland. Got AIP 2 months ago. Still waiting on 2nd stage. I have to go back home in December. I have a valid TRV, and I don't see any reason as to why I would be refused to enter. I am taking the risk! Some things are just a whole lot more important than freakin immigration!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
14/Oct/10: App Received
26/Nov/10: In Process
02/Aug/11: AIP/FINGERPRINTS REQUEST (9 months & 19 days)
19/Aug/11: Fingerprints/RCMP check received
03/Feb/12: Decision Made (6 months after AIP)
27/Feb/12: LANDED!! (16.4 months)
24/Apr/12: PR CARD
|
|
|
pinklady
Champion Member
Posts: 1527
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 09-04-2011
|
|
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2011, 12:11:17 pm » |
|
I have a EU passport...so no Visa required to enter Canada.
Which country? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
CharlieD10
VIP Member
Posts: 4655
Ratings: +130
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: KGN
App. Filed.......: 15-02-2011
File Transfer...: 09-05-2011
Med's Done....: 17-01-2011, 08-03-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-3-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 13-04-2012
LANDED..........: ?
|
|
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2011, 12:18:54 pm » |
|
I applied inland. Got AIP 2 months ago. Still waiting on 2nd stage. I have to go back home in December. I have a valid TRV, and I don't see any reason as to why I would be refused to enter. I am taking the risk! Some things are just a whole lot more important than freakin immigration!!
Entry to Canada is a privilege, not a right of anyone except permanent residents and citizens. So, yes, you have a TRV, but that doesn't mean anyone is obliged to admit you to the country. You don't have to see the reason you may be refused entry, that's at the discretion of the border officer, your perception has little to do with it. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
pinklady
Champion Member
Posts: 1527
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 09-04-2011
|
|
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2011, 12:25:58 pm » |
|
Well said CharlieD. And I got a little bubble of happiness when I read "not a right of anyone except permanent residents and citizens".... I'm so happy to be a PR  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Baloo
|
|
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2011, 01:39:50 pm » |
|
Well said CharlieD. And I got a little bubble of happiness when I read "not a right of anyone except permanent residents and citizens".... I'm so happy to be a PR That is a benefit that was well worth the pain |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Hoping for an immigration stream for everyone with this tattoo on their thigh  I provide opinions drawn from experience - I am not a lawyer. Questions? - Check Immipedia http://immipedia.ca |
|
|
Matchcapo
Member
Posts: 19
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2011, 01:55:24 pm » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Immigration Forum
