So, I have been living in canada with my common-law partner for almost 7 years now on visitor extensions. We haven't been able to afford to apply for spousal sponsorship PR until recently (we're not great with money and we had some debts that only recently got paid off). My latest extension and then restoration of visitor status was just refused (just because the officer didn't think i'd leave at the end of the authorized stay and that my initial reason for the stay had been fulfilled). I hear that me being out of status doesn't hinder being able to apply for inland spousal sponsorship PR. Is this correct? And I'd still be able to apply for a work permit once my PR application is in? I'm just worried now and we can't afford to higher someone to help atm.
