Question about visitor record extension

[CNisU]

Spouse is on visitor record (expiring in March), we are planning to leave Canada since I haven't been able to find a job which satisfies owp requirements. Since lease only expires in May, planning to apply for visitor record extension and ask for extension at least till then.
Spoke to an immigration lawyer who said we can apply for extension even on the day before the record expires, but now am seeing that if a rejection comes, we have to leave canada at the end of authorized stay (if we apply in March, then spouse will be out of status after rejection).
How can we handle this? Should we apply for extension at 30 day window and hope for the best?
also, is it ok if we tell ircc that we would like to stay till may as our lease cannot be broken?

 

[steaky]

Spouse is on visitor record (expiring in March), we are planning to leave Canada since I haven't been able to find a job which satisfies owp requirements. Since lease only expires in May, planning to apply for visitor record extension and ask for extension at least till then.
Spoke to an immigration lawyer who said we can apply for extension even on the day before the record expires, but now am seeing that if a rejection comes, we have to leave canada at the end of authorized stay (if we apply in March, then spouse will be out of status after rejection).
How can we handle this? Should we apply for extension at 30 day window and hope for the best?
also, is it ok if we tell ircc that we would like to stay till may as our lease cannot be broken?

You can also discuss with your landlord for early termination of the lease.

 

[CNisU]

You can also discuss with your landlord for early termination of the lease.

Early termination is not possible for us. They said so unfortunately.

 

[steaky]

Early termination is not possible for us. They said so unfortunately.

Do they allow if you find someone to takeover the remaining period of the lease? If so, you might to post in the housing section of this forum.

 

[CNisU]

Do they allow if you find someone to takeover the remaining period of the lease?

We're trying for a transfer, but are also thinking of what will happen if it doesnt work.

 

[steaky]

We're trying for a transfer, but are also thinking of what will happen if it doesnt work.

So your landlord allows and you are currently looking for someone to takeover your lease?

 

[CNisU]

Yes, we are looking to find someone, but what happens if we can't find someone? Our landlord said it's either stay till the end or transfer the lease. That's what we're worried about - should we apply for an extension now asking for time atleast till May, or wait to file the extension till the day before spouse's visitor record expires?

 

[steaky]

Yes, we are looking to find someone, but what happens if we can't find someone? Our landlord said it's either stay till the end or transfer the lease. That's what we're worried about - should we apply for an extension now asking for time atleast till May, or wait to file the extension till the day before spouse's visitor record expires?

You can apply for the extension (preferably couple days before the expiration date - so ideally you get implied status after expiration date while you wait for the result of the extension). In case you didn't get it, I guess if that happens and you can't find someone to takeover, then you got no choice but to talk to the landlord again that you need an early termination. Maybe the landlord would accept at that time.

 

[CNisU]

You can apply for the extension (preferably couple days before the expiration date - so ideally you get implied status after visa expires while you wait for the result of the extension). In case you didn't get it, I guess if that happens and you can't find someone to takeover, then you got no choice but to talk to the landlord again that you need an early termination. Maybe the landlord would accept at that time.

That's what we were thinking about. So it's best to wait till the visitor record is almost over before applying?
Also, in the worst case, if we receive a rejection after applying, is there usually a grace period to make arrangements to leave?

 

[steaky]

That's what we were thinking about. So it's best to wait till the visitor record is almost over before applying?

Correct. However, can't give you an answer if there's grace period.

 

[CNisU]

Correct. However, can't give you an answer if there's grace period.

Hmm it's a tricky situation. Hopefully, things will get sorted out. Thanks so much for your time!

 

[canuck78]

That's what we were thinking about. So it's best to wait till the visitor record is almost over before applying?
Also, in the worst case, if we receive a rejection after applying, is there usually a grace period to make arrangements to leave?

Yes. Typically they want you to leave within the next 30 days or asap.