You should’ve never left, stay low and fight it lots of ppl do that and win. You being outside now is going to be a very long and tiring process, first you have to get a ARC (Authorization to Return to Canada) from CBSA and that takes up to a year.
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It's an exclusion order. No ARC is required once the year passes.
I disagree about laying low. This can sometimes turn out but has also ended badly for others.
Thank you for your opinion but laying low doesn’t help my short term goals and would of made it very difficult to help my family back home
As I have already passed the stage where laying low would have been an option.
I seek advice for my other options.
thank you
Ok, thank you.
If my EE or LMIA is approved within the year then I would need a ARC.understood.
Yes. And ARCs do take forever. Don't apply for a work permit until the exclusion order has ended.
Is your spouse willing to move out of the province of Quebec and live elsewhere? Quebec spousal sponsorship processing times are horrific.
Ok thank you.
We are looking into the possibility of her relocating but it’s uncertain at this time.
Quebec is almost twice as long now in comparison to other provinces and seems to be looking to cut spousal approvals in the future .
If my spouse wanted to live in Ontario and still work in Quebec. Would this work for our spousal sponsorship?
What would she need to prove that she’s an Ontario resident besides a mailing address ?
We are trying to avoid the possibility of fraud as relocating will take some time.
What would she need to prove that she’s an Ontario resident besides a mailing address ?
We are trying to avoid the possibility of fraud as relocating will take some time.
A driver's license, health card, hydro bills - the every day expenses involved in living. I don't think that relocating provinces because of their restrictive immigration policies is unreasonable.
Keep an eye on the Canadian political scene for any major changes given the time that this will all take. I only mention this as this provincial imbalance is likely to be addressed somehow, but who knows how?
Ottawa loves the bilingual - perhaps your spouse can land a job at Immigration HQ.
Big difference between working in Hull/Gatineau and living in Ottawa region versus moving to Ontario but still working in Montreal. IRCC is looking for cases where it is pretty clear people are trying to be exempt from spousal sponsorship in Quebec.
Hello again,
Thank you to all who gave me your advice through my exclusion order.
As of June 2024 I left Canada as requested CBSA.
I have resided in my home country mostly. I made an express entry profile and I have a 443 score, I hope for a matching CEC or Trade draw as I would qualify for an ITA.
As of recently I have found a new job opportunity in Alberta, about to approach the interview stage. Yes, I did disclose my exclusion order to said recruiter.
It would be on a francophone work visa and would start in the summer so after June 2025. Which would fall after my 1 year band from Canada.
If I were accepted and offered the job:
Should I still apply for ARC?
Would the new temporary permit even be approved ?
Would I have to expect more screening due to my previous infraction ?
Should I consult a lawyer/consultant to determine the best possible steps forward ?
Should I just wait for my chance with EE?
Has anyone been through a similar situation?
Thank you to all who gave me your advice through my exclusion order.
As of June 2024 I left Canada as requested CBSA.
I have resided in my home country mostly. I made an express entry profile and I have a 443 score, I hope for a matching CEC or Trade draw as I would qualify for an ITA.
As of recently I have found a new job opportunity in Alberta, about to approach the interview stage. Yes, I did disclose my exclusion order to said recruiter.
It would be on a francophone work visa and would start in the summer so after June 2025. Which would fall after my 1 year band from Canada.
If I were accepted and offered the job:
Should I still apply for ARC?
Would the new temporary permit even be approved ?
Would I have to expect more screening due to my previous infraction ?
Should I consult a lawyer/consultant to determine the best possible steps forward ?
Should I just wait for my chance with EE?
Has anyone been through a similar situation?
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1. Doesn't seem necessary, as the job itself starts after the exclusion period has ended.
3. Yes, though this isn't insurmountable.
2. While it'll be harder, it's not impossible for the permit to be approved. There was a success story reported earlier, see https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...fter-one-year-exclusion.828392/#post-10727163
4. Yes, this would be best.
5. From that earlier forum post, dual intent is a thing. So you might be able to pursue both at the same time - but this is something to double check with the lawyer.
Ok.
Thank you for your input.
I’ve received two job offers so far in Alberta.
My year has already passed, it ended in June 2025.
I will seek help from lawyer before going forward and see about the dual intent.
With a 482 EE profile I’m not sure selection will happen soon.