Explanation of extended stay in the USA

[Al7786A]

Hello All!

I have a question. I am in the process of submitting my PR application. 10 years ago, when I was in my early 20's, back in 2008 and 2009 I spent 17.5 months in the USA travelling. 4.5 of those months were "out of status", meaning I overstayed my visa.

When submitting "Schedule A" it asks to write all travel and periods from the last 10 years. I will of course list my stay in the US too.

Do you think I should also attach a letter of explanation of my extended stay in the US? Or should I not add it, and only explain if IRCC requests more info?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello All!

I have a question. I am in the process of submitting my PR application. 10 years ago, when I was in my early 20's, back in 2008 and 2009 I spent 17.5 months in the USA travelling. 4.5 of those months were "out of status", meaning I overstayed my visa.

When submitting "Schedule A" it asks to write all travel and periods from the last 10 years. I will of course list my stay in the US too.

Do you think I should also attach a letter of explanation of my extended stay in the US? Or should I not add it, and only explain if IRCC requests more info?

Hi

You don't need to attach a letter of explanation and there is little chance that IRCC will request any information about it.

 

[Al7786A]

Hi Canuck_in_uk,

Thanks for your response.

That’s what I thought, that providing too much information might be unecessary, but won’t the IRCC be interested in what I did over those almost 18 months in the US?

All I did was travel, but I guess 18 months might seem like a long time.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi Canuck_in_uk,

Thanks for your response.

That’s what I thought, that providing too much information might be unecessary, but won’t the IRCC be interested in what I did over those almost 18 months in the US?

All I did was travel, but I guess 18 months might seem like a long time.

No, they won't really care that you were illegal in the US for a few months almost 10 years ago.

 

[Al7786A]

Ok, cool. Hope so!