Changing dependent to non accompnaying

[Indian@Canada]

Hello posters

What is the process to change accompnaying dependent to non accompnaying?

Medical is done and passports have been invited. But my spouse is not able to enter Canada within 12 months of medical.

Can I change their status to non accompnaying and apply for a visa later when they are ready to enter Canada? Will that affect my PR?

Thank you

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello posters

What is the process to change accompnaying dependent to non accompnaying?

Medical is done and passports have been invited. But my spouse is not able to enter Canada within 12 months of medical.

Can I change their status to non accompnaying and apply for a visa later when they are ready to enter Canada? Will that affect my PR?

Thank you

Hi

Yes, you can change your spouse to non-accompanying. It won't affect your PR.

 

[Indian@Canada]

Hi

Yes, you can change your spouse to non-accompanying. It won't affect your PR.

Thanks for the reply Canuck_in_uk. Do you how it is done? Do I just write a letter to CIC or is there a form to fill up? Do they need consent from the dependent? Or can I make that change myself being the primary applicant?
Thanks again!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for the reply Canuck_in_uk. Do you how it is done? Do I just write a letter to CIC or is there a form to fill up? Do they need consent from the dependent? Or can I make that change myself being the primary applicant?
Thanks again!

As you already have PPR, I would just send a letter of explanation with your passport. You don't need consent from your spouse.

 

[Indian@Canada]

Okay that sounds great!
Do you know how long will CIC keep the file open for the dependent to enter Canada as PR? Or will they close the file after issuing PR to me?

 

[Rob_TO]

Okay that sounds great!
Do you know how long will CIC keep the file open for the dependent to enter Canada as PR? Or will they close the file after issuing PR to me?

Your file is closed immediately when you land as a PR.

After that time, you will need to sponsor your spouse for PR with a brand new family class application. You should expect around 12 months for processing (depending on country). As a PR you will need to be living in Canada to submit the sponsorship app, and while it's processing.

It's much quicker/easier to all get PR status together, then just do a quick soft landing in Canada to activate PR and can immediately go back to home country.

 

[Indian@Canada]

That's very helpful info.
Do they refund the landing fee for the dependent not accompnaying anymore or is it a loss?
Thanks

 

[Rob_TO]

That's very helpful info.
Do they refund the landing fee for the dependent not accompnaying anymore or is it a loss?
Thanks

It will be refunded: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/fees/refunds/right-permanent-residence-rprf-refund.html

 

[Indian@Canada]

Thanks for sharing the information. I feel better informed now. Have a good day everyone!

 

[Karenbrown]

Thanks for sharing the information. I feel better informed now. Have a good day everyone!

Hi ,How did your case progress. I am in a similar situation now .
Kindly share.
Thanks in Advance

 

[Mo-Desire]

Help needed!
I recently attended an Interview to clarify my child adoption issue. The officer expressed satisfaction and promised to get back to us.
Now, I and my spouse have decided to allow the child have her Junior Secondary Education in our home country that means we need to change her status to non-accompanying for now. Can anyone guide us on the safest way to go about it considering the above circumstances.

TIA

 

[canuck78]

Help needed!
I recently attended an Interview to clarify my child adoption issue. The officer expressed satisfaction and promised to get back to us.
Now, I and my spouse have decided to allow the child have her Junior Secondary Education in our home country that means we need to change her status to non-accompanying for now. Can anyone guide us on the safest way to go about it considering the above circumstances.

TIA

You have to send in a webform or contact the VO you met with to change the information if you have the information. Given that your meeting was about adoption they will likely want to know that the child you recently adopted will now be non-accompanying.

 

[Mo-Desire]

You have to send in a webform or contact the VO you met with to change the information if you have the information. Given that your meeting was about adoption they will likely want to know that the child you recently adopted will now be non-accompanying.

Thank you for your response, do you think it's safe?

 

[canuck78]

Thank you for your response, do you think it's safe?

Impossible for me to say but the optics aren’t great given the recent adoption.

 

[Mo-Desire]

You have to send in a webform or contact the VO you met with to change the information if you have the information. Given that your meeting was about adoption they will likely want to know that the child you recently adopted will now be non-accompanying.

I actually adopted her to take responsibility of her education and well being which I could do from anywhere I am without necessarily accompanying us to canada. What's you take on this please