Hi, I am a dual US/CAN citizen. I married a US citizen. We both want to move to Canada. My question is about an inland spouse application and getting approved at the border to enter Canada.
Recently, we tried to cross the border into Canada, but my spouse was denied entry because we had zero documentation to prove we were a couple. I did not know we needed that kind of proof to simply cross the border. The border agent basically said that if we had documentation, he most likely would have let her in.
I have put together a list of proof that we have been a couple for over 2 years. My question is. Can we tell the border agent that she is planning to live in Canada and will be applying for inland permanent residency? Then show proof of us being a couple and we would also show them the permanent residency application that is filled out and ready to be mailed. Would the border agent let her into Canada?
I realize that its usually a big no-no to tell a border agent that she is planning on permanently moving to Canada. I realize that usually someone just comes in on a tourist visa, then can apply inland. She was denied entry as a tourist, but can she be allowed entry if she has proof of being married to a Canadian citizen and that she plans on applying for inland permanent residency? Would she be issued a temporary resident permit (TRP) or a visitor record, since she is not admissible as a tourist (TRV).
Thanks so much for your help.
Recently, we tried to cross the border into Canada, but my spouse was denied entry because we had zero documentation to prove we were a couple. I did not know we needed that kind of proof to simply cross the border. The border agent basically said that if we had documentation, he most likely would have let her in.
I have put together a list of proof that we have been a couple for over 2 years. My question is. Can we tell the border agent that she is planning to live in Canada and will be applying for inland permanent residency? Then show proof of us being a couple and we would also show them the permanent residency application that is filled out and ready to be mailed. Would the border agent let her into Canada?
I realize that its usually a big no-no to tell a border agent that she is planning on permanently moving to Canada. I realize that usually someone just comes in on a tourist visa, then can apply inland. She was denied entry as a tourist, but can she be allowed entry if she has proof of being married to a Canadian citizen and that she plans on applying for inland permanent residency? Would she be issued a temporary resident permit (TRP) or a visitor record, since she is not admissible as a tourist (TRV).
Thanks so much for your help.