Chosen to go with Outland Application, but a few things....

[MilesAway]

Outland is still the preferred method for American applicants. The vast majority are done within a year, while you're looking at 2+ years minimum with inland.

 

[Baffled]

HAHA! But even you said I can't apply for Outland if I've been in Canada, so what choice do we have .

 

[MilesAway]

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I never said that you can't apply outland from Canada. Read the CIC inland guide, it encourages applicants to apply outland!

 

[Baffled]

Oh not you MilesAway. It was meant for Ponga. Must of hit post just after you. So, even though I am in Canada we should still go with Outland Application?

 

[MilesAway]

Ponga never said that either.

Yes, you can (and should!) apply outland even if you are in Canada. Fill out the "outside of Canada" application package, but put the Canadian address where you are.

 

[Baffled]

Okay okay. Outland it is. Thanks you two. Wish us luck.

 

[Baffled]

Well, the outland application does serve us better. Not only is it a shorter process, but we have concerns about my vehicle. Being here in BC longer than six months I am required to register and insure it, which requires importing it, which requires certain entities to give me a copy of my title . Driving it back into the states and back to Canada to reset the six months just seems easier and also a really good chance I won't get back in right away, as they will probably ask for work letterhead letter, etc. But at least the application will still be in place.

 

[Mapleson]

Well, the outland application does serve us better. Not only is it a shorter process, but we have concerns about my vehicle. Being here in BC longer than six months I am required to register and insure it, which requires importing it, which requires certain entities to give me a copy of my title . Driving it back into the states and back to Canada to reset the six months just seems easier and also a really good chance I won't get back in right away, as they will probably ask for work letterhead letter, etc. But at least the application will still be in place.

Your vehicle doesn't care if you do an inland or outland application. You either fix the situation or you do your song and dance and run the risks. If you are taking it out every 6 months, then you are better off with an outland application, once again.

 

[Ponga]

Well, the outland application does serve us better. Not only is it a shorter process, but we have concerns about my vehicle. Being here in BC longer than six months I am required to register and insure it, which requires importing it, which requires certain entities to give me a copy of my title . Driving it back into the states and back to Canada to reset the six months just seems easier and also a really good chance I won't get back in right away, as they will probably ask for work letterhead letter, etc. But at least the application will still be in place.

Ok...now I'M baffled.

What does the importing of your vehicle and obtaining the title, have to do with the fact that your vehicle has already been in BC for over 6 months?
(see this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/procedure-for-car-import-when-car-already-here-t44519.0.html)

When you finally land as a PR, you will be able to import your car, even if it's already with you in Canada. You'll then need to drive to the border.


And...the LAST thing you'd want to show up with at the border, when attempting to re-enter Canada, is any sort of `work letterhead', because you do not have authorization to work in Canada...yet.

 

[Baffled]

Since I am in Canada for more than six months, the maximum of which I can have my US vehicle, I need to do one of the following:

Register/Insure it through BC (Which is easier said than done)
or
Drive to the US and then back to Canada to reset the 6 month limit

When trying to re-enter BC they will ask for the following as they did before:

Passport
Billing statement of my US address
Letterhead letter from work place saying I will return
Travels insurance
Vehicle Registration

It will be the letter I wont be able to provide, if I were to venture to the US border that is.

 

[Baffled]

My second extension is due in May of this year. I do not yet have my fingerprint/background check back from the FBI yet. Should we send out the application still explaining we've been waiting for the results of my background check and will send them as soon as we do get them or wait? I am instructed that I will not get another extension without proof of the PR paperwork being processed, so assuming receipt payments.

Also, when stating how long my girlfriend and I have been living together and I put in dates that clearly show a year, will they question the Outland application strongly? And we have no other documentation other than photos to show our trips back and forward, but have tons and tons of emails and messages dating back as far as 2010, will this be enough or should we start diving into more paperwork?

Oh, one more thing, since I am currently in Canada visiting should I visit Canada's panel physician or where I reside or does it matter?

 

[katathfx]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if you pay the fees for sponsorship then you can use the receipt as proof that you are intending to apply for PR.

All the proof you mentioned prove that you are in a relationship but not necessarily Common-law. So combined fininacial documents, residential leases, and perhaps mail going to the same address would qualify as proof.

As for medial, yes you can do it in canada just check the CIC website for doctors qualified to do the Medicals in your area.

 

[Baffled]

Thanks for the quick response.

One more embarrassing thing....I've been misspelling my middle name by adding an extra letter example, "bb" and it should be just "b". The only document of which it shows the correct spelling is my birth certificate which uses just one letter, example "b". Will this be an issue or should I send an extra letter explaining my embarrassing mistake. On my documents I've been using what is shown on my passport which is "bb".