I have recently applied for P.R. from within Canada as Common-law partner of a Canadian Citizen. I still have legal status being on my visitors visa. CIC website recommends not leaving the country while my application is in process but I read into that to mean because eventually my visitors visa will have finished and when I re-enter they will believe I overstayed. (It is not required to maintain legal status when applying from within Canada under this category). If I left within the time constraints of my visitors visa and returned, having all the requirements to re-enter (namely a ticket out again)...would this affect my P.R. application?
Also am I able to visit the USA while it is processing, if I have maintained legal status... and what I most want to know - what are the requirements to re-enter Canada via vehicle if you are a Visitor to Canada?? Do I need proof of a plane ticket to my home country? Or just proof of valid visitors status in Canada?
Another Question; second most importantly, I was informed that after approx 9 months (all going well) I would be granted an open work permit in Canada...
Question 1: is this an automatic process or do I need to apply for this?
Question 2: does that allow me to leave Canada and re-enter?
Lastly and MOST importantly - My partner has opportunities to work internationally for a month or so at a time. If he maintained his address here with me as his base. Would his coming and going from Canada affect my application?
Phew that is a lot of questions! I am hoping that someone out there in their infinite wisdom has the answers and I thank them in advance for their time.
Also am I able to visit the USA while it is processing, if I have maintained legal status... and what I most want to know - what are the requirements to re-enter Canada via vehicle if you are a Visitor to Canada?? Do I need proof of a plane ticket to my home country? Or just proof of valid visitors status in Canada?
Another Question; second most importantly, I was informed that after approx 9 months (all going well) I would be granted an open work permit in Canada...
Question 1: is this an automatic process or do I need to apply for this?
Question 2: does that allow me to leave Canada and re-enter?
Lastly and MOST importantly - My partner has opportunities to work internationally for a month or so at a time. If he maintained his address here with me as his base. Would his coming and going from Canada affect my application?
Phew that is a lot of questions! I am hoping that someone out there in their infinite wisdom has the answers and I thank them in advance for their time.