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jakesalomons

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Feb 5, 2012
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Visa Office......
Ottawa
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App. Filed.......
07-5-2012
File Transfer...
19-9-2012
Med's Done....
10-4-2012
Will there be problems with my wife coming into canada, during the process of our application ?
 
As long as she looks like she's visiting and not moving in before she is legally permitted to do so, she should be fine. In other words, she should not bring everything she owns with her, she should have some proof with her that she retains her ties to the US (apartment lease, proof of funds or proof of your ability to support her etc).
 
It would really depend on where she's coming from. If she is non-visa-exempt and requires a TRV to board transport to Canada, it will likely be refused because, by virtue of having applied for permanent status, she can no longer demonstrate temporary intent.

If she is visa-exempt, it's best if you accompany her when she tries to enter Canada - to speak to your qualifying relationship, your intention to be her sponsor, and your promise that she will comply with the requirements of her temporary stay. She should not try to enter alone with a PR ap in process.
 
RobsLuv said:
If she is visa-exempt, it's best if you accompany her when she tries to enter Canada - to speak to your qualifying relationship, your intention to be her sponsor, and your promise that she will comply with the requirements of her temporary stay. She should not try to enter alone with a PR ap in process.
I am confused. Isn't there an inherent contradiction between the notion of retaining 'strong ties' to one's home country and arriving with one's spouse/sponser at the port of entry during the latter stages of the PR application process, even without belongings? It seems like any narrative someone in this situation could present would be awkward and contrived.
Is it actually impossible to be granted entry when the substantive steps of the PR application process have been completed (meds, criminal history, etc.), i.e. no reason why their application should be rejected, without denying the self-evident fact that they intend to stay in Canada? I feel like I read something about that in the CIC manuals, but I'm not sure.
I understand that if a person in that situation is deemed inadmissible it is possible to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit at the port of entry, under the early admission category, and receive a decision then and there. Can anyone confirm this?
 
if your from a non-visa exempt country and have a visiting visa you will be fine, if you have not applied yet it might be a good idea to send in your AIP letter that cic sent you. Im no expert but I have heard that this has worked for some.