Leaving during the application process.....

[crkttwhtr]

Hi everyone!
New to the board. So were in the process of me sponsoring my Italian husband to gain his PR here in Canada. He is already here on a work permit but we would like to make it easier for the next time we come back to be able to skip the work permit.

How long did it take most people from start to finish? Also, i read that you can NOT leave canada while your application is in process but we are supposed to be going to Vegas in March for work and also returning for the summer to Italy and coming back in September. I have herd horror stories of people leaving and then not being allowed to come back in!!! We have a child together and the  last thing we want is for something to happen and we would be separated! Help Please!!

[rjessome]

Hi everyone!
New to the board. So were in the process of me sponsoring my Italian husband to gain his PR here in Canada. He is already here on a work permit but we would like to make it easier for the next time we come back to be able to skip the work permit.

How long did it take most people from start to finish? Also, i read that you can NOT leave canada while your application is in process but we are supposed to be going to Vegas in March for work and also returning for the summer to Italy and coming back in September. I have herd horror stories of people leaving and then not being allowed to come back in!!! We have a child together and the  last thing we want is for something to happen and we would be separated! Help Please!!

Have you already applied?  If he is on a work permit that is valid for at least one year you should consider applying overseas via Buffalo. Much faster than applying inland via Vegreville.  And he's visa exempt with a work permit.  He won't have any trouble re-entering Canada.