Implied status

[Smanolescue]

Hi,
I have a complex case that I would love advice on ASAP.

I have been working in Canada for the last 2 years. Last October I got married to a Canadian citizen, so we decided to apply to PR for me through sponsorship. Along with that we applied for an extension of my work visa.
So, my work visa that I have been under for the past 2 years has expired, but I understand I’m under implied status because I applied for an extension before it ran out.
However I have a trip to New York planned and I’m concerned what will happen when I leave the country and try and get back in.

On top of that I have been offered a date for my final PR interview which is during my trip away. I asked for a different date however now I’m more worried they will look badly on this.

Any advice would massively help!!

 

[Jnicole45]

If you leave Canada while you have implied status, it's entirely possible they won't let you come back, since your implied status goes away if you leave. I would advise you call the IRCC helpline to ask if you could reenter canada as a visitor when you come back from your trip as long as you don't work until your new permit is approved (or your PR status comes through, whichever is first).

I dont think they'll look down on you for rescheduling your interview. Seeing as they arbitrarily assign you a date and time, I imagine people reschedule sometimes without issue

 

[Qwertypod]

Agreed with the above poster. You run the risk of not being admitted back. I would reschedule your trip until you receive PR. You should receive your PR card a few weeks after your interview.

 

[Smanolescue]

Thank you for your replies!
It’s hard because I have already paid A LOT of money for this trip. But I guess if I get denied entry to Canada then my PR is effected very badly

 

[jay2014]

Except a parent is dying. I will stay put!

 

[zardoz]

Thank you for your replies!
It’s hard because I have already paid A LOT of money for this trip. But I guess if I get denied entry to Canada then my PR is effected very badly

If you get denied entry, your PR application is probably lost. You can't attend the landing interview.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi,
I have a complex case that I would love advice on ASAP.

I have been working in Canada for the last 2 years. Last October I got married to a Canadian citizen, so we decided to apply to PR for me through sponsorship. Along with that we applied for an extension of my work visa.
So, my work visa that I have been under for the past 2 years has expired, but I understand I’m under implied status because I applied for an extension before it ran out.
However I have a trip to New York planned and I’m concerned what will happen when I leave the country and try and get back in.

On top of that I have been offered a date for my final PR interview which is during my trip away. I asked for a different date however now I’m more worried they will look badly on this.

Any advice would massively help!!

While it's true that entry is not a guarantee, I will say that the chances of being refused entry are very low, especially since you have already received a landing date. CBSA officers can be a bit dense sometimes but they generally have enough sense to know it's pointless to refuse someone who is basically already approved for PR. As you are currently on Implied Status, you would be re-entering as a visitor.