Expediting visitor record extension

[ec15]

Currently the application for extension of visitor status seems to be taking over 3-4 months to be processed.

Is there a way that the application for extension of visitor status be expedited? Maybe by contacting local MP or submitting web-form?

 

[scylla]

Currently the application for extension of visitor status seems to be taking over 3-4 months to be processed.

Is there a way that the application for extension of visitor status be expedited? Maybe by contacting local MP or submitting web-form?

There is no way to expedite.

MPs cannot influence decisions or make your application process faster.

 

[k.h.p.]

Considering how a visitor status only allows you to stay in Canada - and it is lost once you leave - a 3-4 month processing time, during which you benefit from implied status and are allowed to stay - doesn't seem to be an issue.

It may be an issue if you've confused visitor status with something that can be used to re-enter the country.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Currently the application for extension of visitor status seems to be taking over 3-4 months to be processed.

Is there a way that the application for extension of visitor status be expedited? Maybe by contacting local MP or submitting web-form?

Agree with scylla. There is no expediting and don't bother an MP's office with this.

 

[ec15]

Thanks for the answers.

Another question:
My parents are on implied status currently (they applied for visitor visa extension requesting extension for 6-months).

If they go to U.S. and re-enter Canada (by road), and the CBSA border officer grants them entry and few months stay in Canada. What should we do to the online application? Should we cancel the online application (since CBSA already granted them new entry)? or we should let the online application continue (and if that application later ask for medicals, do the medicals as well)?

 

[k.h.p.]

Thanks for the answers.

Another question:
My parents are on implied status currently (they applied for visitor visa extension requesting extension for 6-months).

If they go to U.S. and re-enter Canada (by road), and the CBSA border officer grants them entry and few months stay in Canada. What should we do to the online application? Should we cancel the online application (since CBSA already granted them new entry)? or we should let the online application continue (and if that application later ask for medicals, do the medicals as well)?

A bigger question is whether or not CBSA will allow them to re enter. They should, but they may not if it seems they're not genuine visitors and just entered the US to "reset the clock"

 

[ec15]

A bigger question is whether or not CBSA will allow them to re enter. They should, but they may not if it seems they're not genuine visitors and just entered the US to "reset the clock"

Yeah.
What do you suggest can be done (e.g.: what kind of documents to keep) to reduce the chances of having issues with CBSA at the time of re-entry?

 

[k.h.p.]

Spend a considerable amount of time outside Canada to re establish links to the home country.

 

[Buletruck]

Why would you even risk a border run and potential refused entry when they can just wait out the answer on implied status.

 

[ec15]

Spend a considerable amount of time outside Canada to re establish links to the home country.

This clearly doesn’t answer the question for given scenario at all, and is a very generic answer.

I know it was a difficult question and varies a lot case by case, so I understand that only few experts will be able to answer that.

 

[ec15]

Why would you even risk a border run and potential refused entry when they can just wait out the answer on implied status.

Because they have PR application ongoing, and got biometrics request recently, and biometrics can’t be done inside Canada.

 

[canuck78]

Because they have PR application ongoing, and got biometrics request recently, and biometrics can’t be done inside Canada.

Would travel with receipt of PR payment for PGP just in case they question. Most CBSA will be sympathetic.

 

[ec15]

Would travel with receipt of PR payment for PGP just in case they question. Most CBSA will be sympathetic.

Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if the ongoing PR application would be taken positively or negatively by CBSA officers.

I also asked it separately in https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/us-trip-while-on-implied-status.659890/#post-8250637

I also have Sponsor approval letter (and confirmation of Quebec CSQ application). Hope that should help.

Also they have flight booking to go back to home country in April 2020 (they have to attend a family function). Hopefully that should help (to indicate that they are genuine visitor, with dual intent) at the time of re-entry.

 

[k.h.p.]

This clearly doesn’t answer the question for given scenario at all, and is a very generic answer.

I know it was a difficult question and varies a lot case by case, so I understand that only few experts will be able to answer that.

You didn't give any details such as requesting metrics, so how can I give a better answer to a generic question?

 

[manxcart]

Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if the ongoing PR application would be taken positively or negatively by CBSA officers.

I also asked it separately in https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/us-trip-while-on-implied-status.659890/#post-8250637

I also have Sponsor approval letter (and confirmation of Quebec CSQ application). Hope that should help.

Also they have flight booking to go back to home country in April 2020 (they have to attend a family function). Hopefully that should help (to indicate that they are genuine visitor, with dual intent) at the time of re-entry.

ec15 - could you let us know how it goes when your parent go to US for bio metrics and come back? My parents probably will go through a similar situation in next month. We're also concerned if the boarder officer will allow my parent re-entering Canada without valid visitor record.