Leaving Canada while INLAND PR processes?

[evaz]

I applied for PR through the family class as a common-law partner in May, received AOR and an extension of my OWP but I’m still not sure if I should leave the country or not?

I’m American and I have family and friends in the US and my spouse and I travel there frequently. We were hoping to go a few times before my application would be approved in May of next year, both by plane and car, and I was wondering if anyone knows if having an OWP makes that easy and harmless or if I should be staying put in Canada just in case because my actual PR application is still in process?

Thank you.

 

[scylla]

I applied for PR through the family class as a common-law partner in May, received AOR and an extension of my OWP but I’m still not sure if I should leave the country or not?

I’m American and I have family and friends in the US and my spouse and I travel there frequently. We were hoping to go a few times before my application would be approved in May of next year, both by plane and car, and I was wondering if anyone knows if having an OWP makes that easy and harmless or if I should be staying put in Canada just in case because my actual PR application is still in process?

Thank you.

The short answer is that there's never a guarantee you will be allowed back into Canada. The OWP doesn't guarantee re-entry. As an American, the chances of being refused entry are extremely low. So if you are OK with a tiny bit of risk, go ahead and travel.

 

[canuck78]

Also need to be careful how much time you spend outside of Canada. It is unclear how long you are planning on staying in the US.

 

[evaz]

Also need to be careful how much time you spend outside of Canada. It is unclear how long you are planning on staying in the US.

I usually spend a few weeks a year in the US, if you were to add up the short trips I take.