one way ticket

[sunnyinlombardy]

They could very well have done it the way you're intending to. I'm just pointing out that there are risks.

Other people get student visas, working holiday, etc and then apply inland.

You are right, we should just get a round trip ticket for after 6 months. I just wish it wasn't so difficult. When I got married here in Italy, the process was so simple and after 3 months I had my PR.

 

[mrs.sweden]

I have traveld to Canada on a one-way ticket before and it was never a problem, might be though because they were able to see my past travel history in Canada and that I have always left on time? But I def think it's a good idea to be able to show that you have funds to be able to buy a new ticket home incase your visa cant be extended or so. Me and my husband are planning on buying a one-way ticket, we are traveling together so he can insure them that he will support me incase my PR is not done by then. We are also planning on having copies of our PR application, receipts and so to be able to show that it wont be long until the PR is approved.

 

[Panamai]

When I first 'moved' to Canada, I came on a one-way ticket. I've travelled to and from US on a round-trip, ending in Canada as well. I've not had any issues, but then again, I have a Nexus card. The kiosks don't ever question me. I suppose it's safer to buy a round-trip, but I'm sure CBSA knows that having a round-trip doesn't mean much when it can be so easily cancelled. I think the bigger thing is just to focus on how you'll answer questions. If you are bringing him to Canada to apply inland, you are doing nothing wrong. Just be honest with them. Do they really expect you to return home without your husband? That's illogical. Just make sure that you both demonstrate that you are aware of the rules and intend to follow them.

 

[taffy7]

We are not trying to attack you just arming you with all the information so your husband can stay in Canada and don't get a return order. My husband has also come many times while our application is in process and has had no trouble,but i am terrified every time they will think he is going to over stay and work illegal.

Panamai they have no heart .

 

[sunnyinlombardy]

Thanks everyone! We decided to buy a return ticket because the difference in price is like 50 euros so to save my nerves, we'll buy round tickets. I'm also worried if they ask if we are planning on applying for PR, and we say yes that they will make a problem of it. I know we are not doing anything but still the whole thing is scary. Last time, they never asked anything but we had a round trip ticket.

 

[Jonesy319]

Thanks everyone! We decided to buy a return ticket because the difference in price is like 50 euros so to save my nerves, we'll buy round tickets. I'm also worried if they ask if we are planning on applying for PR, and we say yes that they will make a problem of it. I know we are not doing anything but still the whole thing is scary. Last time, they never asked anything but we had a round trip ticket.

It comes down to serendipity and who your agent is when you cross the border. It's better to be prepared and all the advice here is geared towards helping you through the worst-case scenario.

You may get an agent who is at the end of her shift, tired, wants to go home and doesn't ask you too many questions. You may also get a new agent who's eager to prove how good he is and he asks you lots of questions.

From all that I have read here (I am Canadian sponsoring my partner, I initially immigrated to Canada in 1997 so went through the process myself) it's best to be honest with them, take your paperwork with you, tell them at the border you are applying for PR for your partner. Show he has a return ticket and that he has every intention to leave should he not get PR. The facts are easily checked by CIC anyway so you may as well be honest.

Good plan to get the return ticket.

I will be doing the same too in August, my partner's application is in process and if he is not approved by then we'll have a return ticket. He will also have only one suitcase. We'll be shipping goods in my name to Canada.

Good luck
Jonesy

 

[epmarshall]

From all that I have read here (I am Canadian sponsoring my partner, I initially immigrated to Canada in 1997 so went through the process myself) it's best to be honest with them, take your paperwork with you, tell them at the border you are applying for PR for your partner. Show he has a return ticket and that he has every intention to leave should he not get PR. The facts are easily checked by CIC anyway so you may as well be honest.

Good plan to get the return ticket.

I will be doing the same too in August, my partner's application is in process and if he is not approved by then we'll have a return ticket. He will also have only one suitcase. We'll be shipping goods in my name to Canada.

Good luck
Jonesy

This is something that's confused me for a while. When would such a return ticket be dated for? Would it be for 6 months after entering Canada? Or is it dated near the end of the wait for PR, if that can even be judged? I'm just wondering because I've heard before that the border officers don't like it when you come in with a return ticket that's dated 6 months away or longer, but maybe it's different once your PR app is in process.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Would it be for 6 months after entering Canada?

yes, it should be dated within 6 months of the current entry date. having a return ticket for more than the "Allowed" time in canada as a visitor will also raise suspicion and wouldn't do any good.

 

[epmarshall]

yes, it should be dated within 6 months of the current entry date. having a return ticket for more than the "Allowed" time in canada as a visitor will also raise suspicion and wouldn't do any good.

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Jonesy319]

yes, it should be dated within 6 months of the current entry date. having a return ticket for more than the "Allowed" time in canada as a visitor will also raise suspicion and wouldn't do any good.

some airlines won't issue you with an 'open' return ticket or one beyond that country's visa exempt stay so for Canada, from Europe, within 6 months is the timeframe the return could be set for.

Buy one which won't cost you much to change the return date, (they are usually more expensive but it's worth it rather than paying for another ticket) that way if the stay is beyond 6 months and the person's stay gets extended by CIC, the return ticket can be changed for a later date too.
Jonesy