Hi,
I would really appreciate some advice. I have been in Canada for almost 4 years, originally coming on an LIMA with my employer, then quitting that position and applying for an IEC (England to Canada) it expired in August of this year. England is entitled to one more year of IEC, and I missed the deadline for my application even though I had been given a place in the pool. I didn't realise there was a deadline after accepting the invite. Now I am applying to restore my status within the 90 days as a visitor. I haven't finished my submission but need to as soon as possible. Unfortauntely I had the worst news last weekend that my grandad passed away in England. I would have to go to his funeral in 2-3 weeks time, and Im worried that if I do I'll lose my restoration. This is now making me consider not attending and now I question my life here. Everything always seems so complicated in terms of applying for visas. I have paid for immigration consultants in the past, and I have tried to make my life here. It's been a struggle but I am finally happy with a serious partner. I don't know what my options are. I feel I may be best to stay in Canada while I wait for an answer but I am missing such an important day to say goodbye to my grandad.
I would really appreciate some advice. I have been in Canada for almost 4 years, originally coming on an LIMA with my employer, then quitting that position and applying for an IEC (England to Canada) it expired in August of this year. England is entitled to one more year of IEC, and I missed the deadline for my application even though I had been given a place in the pool. I didn't realise there was a deadline after accepting the invite. Now I am applying to restore my status within the 90 days as a visitor. I haven't finished my submission but need to as soon as possible. Unfortauntely I had the worst news last weekend that my grandad passed away in England. I would have to go to his funeral in 2-3 weeks time, and Im worried that if I do I'll lose my restoration. This is now making me consider not attending and now I question my life here. Everything always seems so complicated in terms of applying for visas. I have paid for immigration consultants in the past, and I have tried to make my life here. It's been a struggle but I am finally happy with a serious partner. I don't know what my options are. I feel I may be best to stay in Canada while I wait for an answer but I am missing such an important day to say goodbye to my grandad.