may_bettesworth

As i said i just got restored status as a visitor which is valid until may 2010.
I have all my paperwork filled out for my PR and now just need to send it off.
I was told it can take 6-7 mths for them to even look at it.

My query is this....can i take a trip home to uk on this visitor visa?I haven't been home in 2 years and would love my family to meet my 8mth old son.Am i going to get trouble re entering canada?

HELP!!!

geo4

Are you going the Sponsorship route?

may_bettesworth

Hi yes i am.my fiance is canadian and he is sponsering me as common law

christmasoompa

Is your application inland or outland? In any event, I think you can leave Canada for a holiday - but hopefully an expert will be along shortly to confirm whether I'm right or wrong.

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

geo4

My PR was processed through London (whilst I was working in Canada)

It took six months from start to finish. Be sure to choose this route too as it is by far the quickest.

Good luck.

may_bettesworth

inland i'm currently in calgary.have been for over 2 years.
it would be great to visit my family,i miss them alot.
thanks for replying...and for the welcome!!

may_bettesworth

london uk???
how are you able to do that whilst in canada

christmasoompa

That's a shame, would have been quicker for you to do it outland. Never mind!

christmasoompa

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousa...sorship-Canada

Hope it helps.

geo4

As you've been here for more than one year you have the right to get your PR processed by the Canadian Embassy of your native country.

Doing it this way is ALOT quicker than inland as it gets expedited somewhat.

christmasoompa

Anybody can have it processed outland can't they? Don't think there is a minimum time you have to have been in Canada.

AlexInBC

You can. I did it several times while waiting for my lengthy inland spousal application to be finalised - BUT you have no guaranteed right to re-entry, regardless of how long your current visitor's status is valid... Leaving Canada means that you're basically at the mercy of whatever immigration official you see when you pass through Calgary airport on your way back in.

Like I said, I did it - but your are definitely taking a (very small) risk...

geo4

I thought not.

may_bettesworth

ok so i just spoke to a lady at CIC and she said i can leave and come back but it is at the discretion of the immigration officer as to whether they let me back in.
How common is it to be refused entry?Am i taking an unnecessary risk in going home?

may_bettesworth

ok in your opinion(as you did leave several times)what is the best thing to say when re entering?That you are applying for PR or visitng?