Inland Spouse PR/OWP application sent but might have made mistake/TR running out

[jjjules]

Good evening,

This forum has been a great help over the past few months in the preparation for our sponsorship application (my Canadian husband sponsoring me), and we finally got everything organized (the whole package, plus OWP application)! The package arrived in Mississauga on Feb 20th (2016). However, one thing we stumbled upon was that we might have misunderstood the "N/A"-issue on a few (but certainly not all) parts of the application package.

Now, we are waiting to hear back from CIC but soon my six months TR (visa-excempt visitor, German citizen) are running out (March 9th). The question is: While we applied and everything got in within my current status, CIC my reject our initial application due to the N/A-issue.

Will in this case my application for OWP still allow for implied status, or should I apply for extension of my TR just in case so I won't lose status here in Canada?

It is a bit tricky and we are hoping that the way we filled the forms out should still allow for them to process our application, but with the deadline coming up we are trying to strategize what our best steps would be in case they return the paperwork.

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[Ponga]

If you have any concerns regarding CIC `possibly' returning your application, I suggest that you do apply for a visitor extension. Just provide proof that you have applied for sponsorship and mention the reason why you are concerned. IMO, it will be money well spent, because you do not want to lose your legal status...even Implied Status.

 

[jjjules]

Hi Ponga,
Thanks for your response - I just talked to a friend yesterday who had a similar issue and they contacted CIC directly and it worked out for them (two years ago, her partner just got his PR a few months ago), but I think I will play safe and apply for a visitor extension. Thanks!