Currently my husband holds a temporary residential status that expired on May 30,2011. He has applied for an extension on May 30,2011 and has not heard back yet . The reason for the extension was that we were getting married and did get married on September 24,2011. Our question is can he get a temporary open work permit while we are in the process on applying for Permanent Resident. Is there anyway he can travel outside of the country while we are waiting and return. Hopefully someone can help us with our questions and thank you very much.