Sponsor ex-wife

[minhduc]

[2013]: Mr A married Ms B in my country (Singapore)
[2014]: Ms B went to US for MBA study. Mr A still stayed in Singapore.
[2016]: Mr A and Ms B divorced while Ms B was in US.
[2018]: Mr A got Canadian PR in 2018, as single applicant. He also declared Ms B as ex-wife. Mr A has done soft landing and done all PR documents, back he is in Singapore for working now.
[End 2018]: Ms B returned Singapore and they are in relationship again, not getting married yet.
[2019] Mr A plans to sponsor Ms B as spouse to become Canadian PR. They are in real relationship again after divorce.

Question:
1. Do you guys think will CIC question their sponsorship application?
2. Should Mr A sponsors Ms B while both of them are in Singapore or should Mr A come to Canada first and then sponsor Ms B?

(*) They have no children yet.

 

[scylla]

[2013]: Mr A married Ms B in my country (Singapore)
[2014]: Ms B went to US for MBA study. Mr A still stayed in Singapore.
[2016]: Mr A and Ms B divorced while Ms B was in US.
[2018]: Mr A got Canadian PR in 2018, as single applicant. He also declared Ms B as ex-wife. Mr A has done soft landing and done all PR documents, back he is in Singapore for working now.
[End 2018]: Ms B returned Singapore and they are in relationship again, not getting married yet.
[2019] Mr A plans to sponsor Ms B as spouse to become Canadian PR. They are in real relationship again after divorce.

Question:
1. Do you guys think will CIC question their sponsorship application?
2. Should Mr A sponsors Ms B while both of them are in Singapore or should Mr A come to Canada first and then sponsor Ms B?

(*) They have no children yet.

1. Yes - it's possible IRCC may question their sponsorship application since their was a divorce and remarriage. It's possible IRCC may think the sponsor was attempting to avoid some sort of requirement or obligation when he applied for PR (e.g. financial, having his ex complete the medical) and it was a divorce of convenience to facilitate PR. I would recommend getting the help of a lawyer to put the application together.
2. As a PR, he must be living in Canada in order to sponsor a spouse. He cannot sponsor while living outside of Canada. He must move to Canada first.

 

[21Goose]

Exactly what @scylla said. This application will be scrutinized very carefully and there will be a high bar to clear to prove genuineness.

First, get a lawyer.

Second, think about not applying for a couple of years. Live in Singapore, get married, have a genuine and long relationship. Then, Mr.A moves to Canada and applies for his wife. That will appear far more genuine, especially if they happen to have kids by then.

There's no legal bar against marrying your ex-spouse again, but you have to admit it will look suspicious to an immigration officer.

Also, why doesn't she apply for a PR on her own? She probably qualifies under Express Entry.

 

[minhduc]

Exactly what @scylla said. This application will be scrutinized very carefully and there will be a high bar to clear to prove genuineness.

First, get a lawyer.

Second, think about not applying for a couple of years. Live in Singapore, get married, have a genuine and long relationship. Then, Mr.A moves to Canada and applies for his wife. That will appear far more genuine, especially if they happen to have kids by then.

There's no legal bar against marrying your ex-spouse again, but you have to admit it will look suspicious to an immigration officer.

Also, why doesn't she apply for a PR on her own? She probably qualifies under Express Entry.

She is trying to apply for PR by herself also, but there is no guarantee she will get PR. Sponsorship is the guaranteed resort providing this is genuine relationship. I am not sure if they want to have kids.