Spouse Sponsorship NEED INFO ASAP

[a7x_ivy]

I need a lot of information because after I did my research I'm still confused.

I live in the U.S and my boyfriend lives In Canada. He is coming to me for 6 months then I am going to be with him for 6 months in Canada so we can apply for common-law. But this is what I need help with..

After the 6 months are up, I'm going to try and get an extension so I can stay another 6 months while it is progressing. I know it takes about 13 months to get the PR.

My first question is can I apply for another extension so I can stay in Canada as I get the PR card? If I leave to Canada for the 6 months I know I will not be able to return where I live and have a home because my family or friends will not take me in.

My second question, If I am unable to get the extension and over stay my visit, would the out-land spouse application be denied?

My third question is, If we apply for in-land application with the work permit does having the open work permit let me stay longer? and do i need to leave Canada t get the open work permit? Also would I need a job lined up so I can receive the permit, or after I get it can I look for a job?

My forth question is, what happens if I overstay my welcome with inland application as it is progressing? Will it be denied?

My last question is, what would be the best rout to go? I want to stay in Canada with my boyfriend as it is processing and not go back to the states because I won't have anyone to take me in if I leave for the 6 months.

I need all the questions answered please, it is very very important.

 

[profiler]

After the 6 months are up, I'm going to try and get an extension so I can stay another 6 months while it is progressing. I know it takes about 13 months to get the PR.

US outland applications can be complete as quickly as 6 months or less. remember if you are outland and applying for an extension, to send the extension in 30 days before the 6 months is up.

My first question is can I apply for another extension so I can stay in Canada as I get the PR card? If I leave to Canada for the 6 months I know I will not be able to return where I live and have a home because my family or friends will not take me in.

You can apply. If you leave Canada for a few moments, you can return and be granted another 6 months at the border. This will depend on the CBSA agent at the border.

My second question, If I am unable to get the extension and over stay my visit, would the out-land spouse application be denied?

Overstaying is frowned upon usually. So, I would guess yes, but I cannot say for certain.

My third question is, If we apply for in-land application with the work permit does having the open work permit let me stay longer? and do i need to leave Canada t get the open work permit? Also would I need a job lined up so I can receive the permit, or after I get it can I look for a job?

Inland takes longer to process the application, though recently it's sped up dramatically. The OWP allows you to stay for 2 years (that's what they usually issue for them when you apply for the OWP with the inland application). It can take 4 months to get it, and you are under "implied status" until they issue it.

My forth question is, what happens if I overstay my welcome with inland application as it is progressing? Will it be denied?

You have to maintain status in Canada (visitor or worker) while on an inland application.

My last question is, what would be the best rout to go? I want to stay in Canada with my boyfriend as it is processing and not go back to the states because I won't have anyone to take me in if I leave for the 6 months.

There is advantages to either. It all depends on your personal sitaution. Outland is usually better for US residents because it's faster. However inland may be a good option if you are applying as common-law. The time spent during the application does count.

Outland does not have the travel restrictions, where inland it's not recommended that you cross the border until your case is decided upon. This is because if you are refused re-entry for whatever reason at the Canadian border, you case could be deemed abandoned.

But inland gives you the OWP where you can start to really build your life in Canada.

Personal choice based on your situation and preferences.

Good luck with everything!

 

[Omegabyte]

With U.S. Outland apps taking about 3-4 months lately, it's the faster (and better, IMO) way to go. If for some odd reason it takes longer, it's fairly easy to get an extension to your visitor status if you've applied for PR, and your sponsor has been approved (that takes less than a month now).

 

[Ponga]

US outland applications can be complete as quickly as 6 months or less. remember if you are outland and applying for an extension, to send the extension in 30 days before the 6 months is up.

While CIC suggests that extensions be submitted 30 days before the status expires, the OP can apply one day before the expiry date (online) and still have the same Implied Status while awaiting a decision from CIC.

If the OP can find a way to work remotely from Canada (via the internet, or phone) to a person or company that is outside of Canada, and is remunerated from outside of Canada, s/he will not need a work permit. This can be helpful when wanting/needing to help put bread on the table...or at least butter for the bread.