I am in the US, so I am exempt from needing a visitor visa. I just went over to visit during Christmas break. My worry was going and having issues with Canada from quitting my job and affording bills like paying my car note. I did not want to give Canada any reason to deny me entry/PR status nor did I want to cause financial strain from waiting for documentation and the ability to get a job, especially with COVID slowing everything down. We figured it was better to wait it out and work in the meantime as I am an "essential" worker.
The other factor is my ex. I have had no contact with the man for a few years now but he has found ways to make my life miserable in the past. We have gone to court many times and he is stalker level crazy (Has been seen outside my house on several occasions, knows things he shouldn't so we suspect surveillance, is suspected of flattening my tires NUMEROUS times - over 12 new tires in a 2 year period and many more outside of that, accusations towards me and others that would blow your mind, has abused my kids, but he seems to never be looked at twice by the authorities). Because my youngest is still underage, I would have to give the court our address, which I do not want him to have when it comes to Canada. She is terrified of the man. She is 17 and by the time this is processed, she should be close to 18 or over, so I would not have to worry. She is the main reason I have waited for a few years to file outside of questionable legalities that I have received different advice on from different lawyers. I really wish my ex was not an issue now, but he won't be for long.
Good luck to you all.
