Spousal sponsorship

[armoured]

Given that we've had a three year relationship with extensive evidence, would it be wise to apply for spousal sponsorship right after we get married? Or should we wait a while?

If you have decent documentation of your relationship up to then and include photos etc of the marriage, sure - right after honeymoon if you have one.

In terms of docs and your history: priortize/emphasize physical time together and evidence of that time together.

 

[armoured]

If you have decent documentation of your relationship up to then and include photos etc of the marriage, sure - right after honeymoon if you have one.

Oh small correction: make sure you have the final marriage certificate, with whatever translation etc if needed. That may take a bit longer, of course, depending on jurisdiction.

*I say final in sense that in some places (like most of Canada) you get a piece of paper after the ceremony that is not the (final) marriage certificate.

 

[nctobc]

Hi - great forum, lots of superb information! So thanks for putting this all together. My question today is about LoE addressing financial support since I (the Sponsor) am currently unemployed as I'm taking time off to write a book. We have substantial savings and investments to support, and I feel comfortable the LoE addresses that -- I think I'll even include a bit about my spouse who is continuing to work and can continue to do so remotely. (Should I include last year's W2 for her in that case? I think it's pointless including mine since I stopped working the spring of this year.

Ok, here's my question -- I *do* think I will go back to work once we land. It's not strictly financially necessary but I feel it's a good way to integrate with the community and many social groups form out of work relationships. Is it going to look weird to be both saying "I have enough money to support my spouse and I'm unemployed now" and also "We we get to Canada, I'm going to go back to getting a job"? If indeed, that might look weird - how would you address it?

 

[armoured]

Hi - great forum, lots of superb information! So thanks for putting this all together. My question today is about LoE addressing financial support since I (the Sponsor) am currently unemployed as I'm taking time off to write a book. We have substantial savings and investments to support, and I feel comfortable the LoE addresses that -- I think I'll even include a bit about my spouse who is continuing to work and can continue to do so remotely. (Should I include last year's W2 for her in that case? I think it's pointless including mine since I stopped working the spring of this year.

Ok, here's my question -- I *do* think I will go back to work once we land. It's not strictly financially necessary but I feel it's a good way to integrate with the community and many social groups form out of work relationships. Is it going to look weird to be both saying "I have enough money to support my spouse and I'm unemployed now" and also "We we get to Canada, I'm going to go back to getting a job"? If indeed, that might look weird - how would you address it?

No, it won't look weird. And even if your savings are 'sufficient', opinions on that can differ. Apart from savings I'd put emphasis on past work history as strong evidence of your financial stability as a couple in Canada after landing.

Note I don't think you have to provide tons of financial evidence - just some, plus credible work history / earnings for your both. A lot of this can be narrative in the letter of explanation - they can ask for more documentary evidence if they need it. (I think they turn down in these cases only rarely for financial reasons)

 

[armoured]

"We we get to Canada, I'm going to go back to getting a job"?

Side note: I know you've asked in threads about how to show intent to return to Canada, so I'm just going to flag here - I think that part of your app requires more attention than the financial side you've brought up here.

And two thoughts on that:
-if you're not planning to work/seek work upon arrival in Canada, beef up other 'prep' parts. Just that for many employment is high/highest on list of things they need to show. (We've had retired people do this so it's feasible).
-if you're coming from the USA (I'm inferring from @nctobc name) - visit Canada as part of your preps. Inform IRCC that you went and 'did stuff' to prepare.
-I know you had a date to arrive but coming from USA is pretty easy and if you had to arrive before, shouldn't be an issue. And oftentimes USA apps get done more quickly (information sharing with USA is quick).