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US to Canada: Your Complete Guide to Spousal Sponsorship and Marriage Timing
Moving from the US to Canada through spousal sponsorship? This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about marriage location, inland vs. outland sponsorship options, and travel flexibility during the application process. Learn whether marrying in Canada or the US is better, how to navigate work permits, and what to expect with processing times. Whether you want to stay together in Canada during sponsorship or need freedom to travel back to the US, this guide helps you make the best choice for your unique situation.
Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) & Open Work Permits – What Happens If Your PR Application Is Refused?
Wondering what happens to your Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) if your PR application is refused? Understanding the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) is crucial to maintaining your legal status in Canada. Your work permit remains valid unless it expires, is canceled due to an administrative error, or a removal order is enforced. Learn how IRPR sections 209, 209.01, 209.02, and 243.2 affect your work permit status after a PR refusal. Discover potential steps to extend your stay, reapply, or transition to another legal status. Stay informed and protect your work authorization in Canada.