Spousal sponsorship

[scylla]

Hi,
I (sponsor, Canadian citizen) have applied to sponsor my partner and our daughter in April of last year. Because I'm a sailor (gone +6 months / year) and we were not married, and I had no resident status in her country (United States) we applied under the conjugal category and our application was refused... My partner and our daughter have now been living with me as visitors in Canada since October, and we are finally engaged and about to marry in the U.S. at the end of this month. We want to send in our application as soon as possible. We already applied for an extension of their visitor Visa and want to send in an open work permit with the sponsorship application. Should we apply for outland or inland? We don't want to loose the possibility of traveling if possible, but could accept it for faster processing times etc.

I definitely thought to pay all fees and have proof of payment before we come back to Canada at the end of the month after getting married.

Any comments are appreciated! I regret not asking more questions here and elsewhere before applying the first time...

Thanks!

You need to apply outland if you want to continue working outside of Canada for significant periods of time. An inland application will be refused.

 

[doswel]

You need to apply outland if you want to continue working outside of Canada for significant periods of time. An inland application will be refused.

I am working for a Canadian (Quebec) company and am considered to be present in Quebec for tax purposes etc. while I'm onboard my Canadian flagged vessel. Even if we my vessel goes to a few American ports. But I see that it might be safer to go for the outland application...

 

[armoured]

I am working for a Canadian (Quebec) company and am considered to be present in Quebec for tax purposes etc. while I'm onboard my Canadian flagged vessel. Even if we my vessel goes to a few American ports. But I see that it might be safer to go for the outland application...

There are some very weird provisions in maritime law but unless you know of something very specific and are certain that IRCC will understand this, definitely go for the outland route. There should not be any downsides to speak of for you.

 

[scylla]

I am working for a Canadian (Quebec) company and am considered to be present in Quebec for tax purposes etc. while I'm onboard my Canadian flagged vessel. Even if we my vessel goes to a few American ports. But I see that it might be safer to go for the outland application...

That won't work. IRCC doesn't care about tax residency. You need physical residency to apply inland.

Very strongly recommend you apply outland to avoid the frustration of another refusal.

 

[doswel]

That won't work. IRCC doesn't care about tax residency. You need physical residency to apply inland.

Very strongly recommend you apply outland to avoid the frustration of another refusal.

Thank you, we will do so. A little bummer that we won't be able to apply for an open work permit at the same time, but I'm confident that my family will be able to live with me in Canada during the processing of our application.

 

[sai123456789]

Please advice
we applied sponsorship application(InCanada paper based) along with SOWP on oct 3rd 2019, its been 4 months and we didnt receive any update regarding SOWP, we sent webform for clarification, they replied saying that they have forwarded the webform request to the responsible office.
we called IRCC aswell, they said they have sent email to Mississauga office. not sure why it is taking long.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I do want to double-check this, but am very thankful for this advice. Thank you very much!

As said above, there really is nothing to double-check. Immigration law requires you to cohabit in Canada throughout the inland process. There are no employment exceptions.

 

[JohnnyToronto]

I want to ask if you send the application of spouse visa through canada post but on address which cic mentioned for courier services what will happen then??

Did you send it parcel post? or regular mail? I sent mine canada post but signature required so I could track it. This was treated as a courier package so I sent it to that address.

 

[Anne16]

Good day,

I have a quick question about my PR application to join my husband in Canada. I did my medical exam on 6th of January and according to the medical center they forwarded my medical result on January 16th.
I haven't been given any notification that it has been received by Canada Immigration.
I'm wondering if I should be worried that I haven't received any message.
Do Canada Immigration notify receipt of medical records? Thanks for any help.

Anne

 

[goldfinger]

Hey there - my wife and I are currently living in the United States. We want to immigrate to Canada, and I was thinking of going the outland sponsorship route with both of us (I am the Canadian) out of the country, but my understanding is that such a route is frequently denied (I've read so on another forum?)

Is that the case? If so, i might reconsider. I plan on working for my family, so I believe that I can get proof of moving back (job offer letter) and I am seriously considering going back prior to her being approved, as I might set a hard date for return myself.

Anyone hear of this?

Let me know. Thanks!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Good day,

I have a quick question about my PR application to join my husband in Canada. I did my medical exam on 6th of January and according to the medical center they forwarded my medical result on January 16th.
I haven't been given any notification that it has been received by Canada Immigration.
I'm wondering if I should be worried that I haven't received any message.
Do Canada Immigration notify receipt of medical records? Thanks for any help.

Anne

It can take awhile before your account is updated.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hey there - my wife and I are currently living in the United States. We want to immigrate to Canada, and I was thinking of going the outland sponsorship route with both of us (I am the Canadian) out of the country, but my understanding is that such a route is frequently denied (I've read so on another forum?)

Is that the case? If so, i might reconsider. I plan on working for my family, so I believe that I can get proof of moving back (job offer letter) and I am seriously considering going back prior to her being approved, as I might set a hard date for return myself.

Anyone hear of this?

Let me know. Thanks!

Not sure where you are getting your information from but that is totally wrong. You're fine to apply outland from the US and to remain there while the app is processed. You just need to show solid proof of your intent to return to Canada.

 

[goldfinger]

Not sure where you are getting your information from but that is totally wrong. You're fine to apply outland from the US and to remain there while the app is processed. You just need to show solid proof of your intent to return to Canada.

Thanks! That's a relief to hear. Would a job offer and claims from friends and family serve as proof?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks! That's a relief to hear. Would a job offer and claims from friends and family serve as proof?

Yes, you can use those proofs. You can also look at jobs for your spouse, places to live, get shipping quotes, start transferring money/assets etc.

 

[Anne16]

Ok thanks, how long? Weeks or months? Sorry, I'm just worried. Thanks