Visitor Extension for Common-Law Sponsorship

[redherring]

Hi Everyone,

I recently applied for a visitor extension and got approved. They sent me a visitor record showing that I have to leave on the date written there. My question would be a visitor record has to be submitted to CBSA the day you depart, right? Is that what they normally issue for visa extension? Could that be further extended?

My partner and I are just completing the 1 year cohabitation requirement so I requested for a 6-month extension. But our sponsorship application would be a day before my extended visa status expires.

If I would apply for another extension, I would apply at least 30 days before. But I'm not sure if I could do that especially that they issued a visitor record. Also, I originally wanted to extend my stay with the reason of "inland sponsorship application in progress," although I couldn't do that if I would apply 30 days before the extension expires. I don't want to lose my status because I want to apply for a work permit as well.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

No, you.don't have to return the visitor record to CBSA when you leave.

Yes, that's what they issue when visitor status is extended.

Yes, you can apply again to extend your status.

 

[redherring]

Hi canuck, that's good to know. Thank you so much!

 

[inlandguy]

Hi Everyone,

I recently applied for a visitor extension and got approved. They sent me a visitor record showing that I have to leave on the date written there. My question would be a visitor record has to be submitted to CBSA the day you depart, right? Is that what they normally issue for visa extension? Could that be further extended?

My partner and I are just completing the 1 year cohabitation requirement so I requested for a 6-month extension. But our sponsorship application would be a day before my extended visa status expires.

If I would apply for another extension, I would apply at least 30 days before. But I'm not sure if I could do that especially that they issued a visitor record. Also, I originally wanted to extend my stay with the reason of "inland sponsorship application in progress," although I couldn't do that if I would apply 30 days before the extension expires. I don't want to lose my status because I want to apply for a work permit as well.

Hi redherring,

How many days processing of the visitor extension? From the day you submit until you received the extension approval. Thank you