Married to a Canadian, overstayed by 6 mo. Am I screwed? What are my options?

[Ponga]

There's another possible scenario:

If CBSA is made aware of your overstay, and they are also aware of the Inland application...they can request CIC to expedite the processing of the application to reach AIP (Approval in Principle) within 60 days. If CIC complies, and the AIP is given, it eliminates the risk of being removed...AND, you have AIP a lot sooner than most inland applicants (which doesn't go over very well with most of them that still have legal status).

There were a few members here recently that were out of status and CBSA made this request; they were approved for PR (completed the entire process) in ~ a year.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0ArK2RVjQ5v59dFlqaGRPN3JxaGY4Nk9ucTZxV1Z0NEE&usp=shar
(see those on the spreadsheet highlighted in this color font)

 

[deathandtaxes]

There's another possible scenario:

If CBSA is made aware of your overstay, and they are also aware of the Inland application...they can request CIC to expedite the processing of the application to reach AIP (Approval in Principle) within 60 days. If CIC complies, and the AIP is given, it eliminates the risk of being removed...AND, you have AIP a lot sooner than most inland applicants (which doesn't go over very well with most of them that still have legal status).

Wow! Thank you! I had no idea the two didn't share that sort of information.

How can I go about making the CBSA aware of this?

 

[Ponga]

Wow! Thank you! I had no idea the two didn't share that sort of information.

How can I go about making the CBSA aware of this?

NO! You do not want to be the one to contact CBSA! The last thing you should do is say "Here I am"! LOL!

Some people (perhaps failed refugee claimants) suddenly have this request from CBSA automatically, while others, that may be a low priority for CBSA, do not.


There was one member here that suddenly had a knock on her door and it was a pair of CBSA officers. They did NOT haul her away and have actually allowed her to remain while her application is being processed. If I recall, she didn't even have an application submitted when they came to her house.

No idea how they determine who gets the boot, but it sounds like it's NOT random.

 

[deathandtaxes]

NO! You do not want to be the one to contact CBSA! The last thing you should do is say "Here I am"! LOL!

Some people (perhaps failed refugee claimants) suddenly have this request from CBSA automatically, while others, that may be a low priority for CBSA, do not.

There was one member here that suddenly had a knock on her door and it was a pair of CBSA officers. They did NOT haul her away and have actually allowed her to remain while her application is being processed. If I recall, she didn't even have an application submitted when they came to her house.

No idea how they determine who gets the boot, but it sounds like it's NOT random.

Oh crap, for a second there, I was like OMG HERE'S MY MAGIC TICKET. Thanks for bringing me back down to Earth!

So I guess then I'll just wait and see what happens.

 

[austria11]

Hi, I have my application package ready and just started to wonder if I need to extend my visitor status (expires in 1 month) before sending the PR application.

 

[Ponga]

Are you applying Inland or Outland (from within Canada)?

Inland-
Just include the Open Work Permit (OWP) with the Inland application. This will give you implied status throughout the process.

Outland-
Yes. You should definitely apply to extend your visitor status. You will have implied status while you await a reply on the extension.

Or

Leave Canada and return to reset your visitor status (if you are visa-exempt). Of course, there's always a chance of being refused entry.

 

[austria11]

It will be Inland.
Thanks for your help

 

[austria11]

Which should I select for Open Work Permit if I am sending with my immigration papers?

Question 3
Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate if you are applying for:

An extension of a work permit with the same employer
A work permit with a new employer
Restoration of your status as a worker
An initial or an extension of a temporary resident permit