Moving to Canada, Help me answer this question!

[Alamshah03]

Hi Everyone,

My Husband and I live in Central America, He is Canadian and is sponsoring me to move to Canada. He has a plane ticket booked already. I received an Email from CIC about 2 weeks ago and haven't received anything back after I linked my application. We are planning on buying my ticket to Canada for the summer. Do you all think if I buy a 1 way ticket I will have trouble at the airport? Should I buy a two way ticket better and be travelling back and forth until my residency gets approved (This is a lot of money though)?

People who have done this, I would really appreciate some advice!

 

[jordo]

Until you get your confirmation of permanent residence, if you come to Canada, it is as a visitor.

You'll need to convince CBSA that you are visiting (and not moving) right now. Having a one way ticket is not a good idea and will invite scrutiny. You can buy 2 separate one way tickets. For the return ticket, purchase a "refundable" ticket that leaves just under 6 months from your arrival date.

Also, if you are not from a visa-exempt country, you will need to apply for a TRV (temporary resident visa) to visit Canada.
Also, have proof of funds/private health insurance and proof of your Sponsorship application with you at the airport.

 

[KBH]

A one way ticket is asking for trouble. Like jordo recommended, definitely purchase a return ticket, preferably refundable so you can cancel it if you decide to apply to extend your visit from within Canada or your PR is approved before then.

 

[Buletruck]

Or, you can buy a one way ticket to Canada and just before you check in at the airport, buy a return one way ticket. You can cancel it for a full refund (within 24 hours of booking) once you clear immigration (Air Canada).