Spousal sponsorship

[SuMo16]

We are applying for outland spousal sponsorship from India.

1. The consultant based out of CA missed informing us that NOA was needed while sharing document list and gave a last min request. Since my husband filed taxes late for 2017/18 he is yet to get NOA (2018/19 was filed on time). Its been 8 weeks since we requested and CRA is yet to respond and neither are we able to access it online. Is there any way to expedite or escalate this?


No there is no way to expedite this, you will have to wait until CRA gets back to you


2. We requested the consultant to put-in the application without NOA with an explanation letter and they mentioned that they are doing a paper-based application for us and it will not be possible to link later on - Also, mentioned only paper-based application is an option for spousal applications through consultants - IS THIS TRUE?

Yes It is true

3. The consultant (NIREN ASSOCIATES) took 4 months to evaluate my documents and did nothing and on top of it didn't inform me proactively about documents. This too they informed after my follow-ups. I'm now apprehensive about how they will handle the entire job ? Is there anyway to revoke or take action or complaint? Or is this how Immigration consultants work ? Has anyone has any experience with NIREN ASSOCIATES with respect to Spousal Applications ?


Too late now if you have already paid their fees and they have submitted your application. If you have not I highly suggest use Immigration Lawyer not a consultant. Do it yourself it is all in the Canadian website step by step rather than using a Consultant, they don’t usually have a whole ton of knowledge.

Thanks for the input. I'll reevaluate my options based on this.

 

[armoured]

Thanks a ton. I'll consider your suggestions.

Here's a post from another applicant who did submit the NOA after submission of the application package:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/march-2020-outland-spousal-sponsorship.680339/page-130#post-8879668

 

[SuMo16]

I would strongly suggest you read through the application materials yourself and double-check so that you can push back and ask questions if you doubt the ability of your consultants to respond well. Have you already submitted your application? If not, you can revoke at any time and prepare and submit yourself - but obviously you may lose what you've paid up-front.

At any rate, look at page 5 of the IMM1344 form, which is the part that asks for your notice of assessment. It says quite clearly if you cannot provide the NOA, you must provide an explanation on a separate sheet of paper, accompanied by relevant financial documentation (i.e. to show you can support, this might be bank account savings, other info on income, etc.)

And your consultant is not entirely correct that it is not possible to "link" information later on. You CAN submit a webform after the submission to provide the NOA when available. It is more difficult to submit this information - because you may have difficulty specifying sufficiently the file without the file number, and IRCC may take some time to figure it out, as it won't be high priority - but it can be done.

Now it's up to you and the consultant whether it is better to wait for the notice of assessment or if what you have already in hand to show ability to support is sufficient. That's a separate question, and it may be better to wait until you get the NOA (I've no idea). But it is certainly possible to submit without waiting and to link information later (although not necessarily easy).

Thanks for the input. I'll reevaluate my options based on this.

We are applying for outland spousal sponsorship from India.

1. The consultant based out of CA missed informing us that NOA was needed while sharing document list and gave a last min request. Since my husband filed taxes late for 2017/18 he is yet to get NOA (2018/19 was filed on time). Its been 8 weeks since we requested and CRA is yet to respond and neither are we able to access it online. Is there any way to expedite or escalate this?


No there is no way to expedite this, you will have to wait until CRA gets back to you


2. We requested the consultant to put-in the application without NOA with an explanation letter and they mentioned that they are doing a paper-based application for us and it will not be possible to link later on - Also, mentioned only paper-based application is an option for spousal applications through consultants - IS THIS TRUE?

Yes It is true

3. The consultant (NIREN ASSOCIATES) took 4 months to evaluate my documents and did nothing and on top of it didn't inform me proactively about documents. This too they informed after my follow-ups. I'm now apprehensive about how they will handle the entire job ? Is there anyway to revoke or take action or complaint? Or is this how Immigration consultants work ? Has anyone has any experience with NIREN ASSOCIATES with respect to Spousal Applications ?


Too late now if you have already paid their fees and they have submitted your application. If you have not I highly suggest use Immigration Lawyer not a consultant. Do it yourself it is all in the Canadian website step by step rather than using a Consultant, they don’t usually have a whole ton of knowledge.

Hi regarding your answer to the 3rd point - They haven't actioned on my application yet and are waiting for the NOA. Can you tell me whats the first step in spousal application? Do they need everything ready even to apply for spousal approval/eligibility?

About applying by myself - Can I use my CIC login or should my husband apply from his CIC login.

At this point money is secondary and I'd take care of these guys later if it comes to it. I'm so worried about if they are delaying this unnecessarily.

 

[armoured]

Hi regarding your answer to the 3rd point - They haven't actioned on my application yet and are waiting for the NOA. Can you tell me whats the first step in spousal application? Do they need everything ready even to apply for spousal approval/eligibility?

About applying by myself - Can I use my CIC login or should my husband apply from his CIC login.

At this point money is secondary and I'd take care of these guys later if it comes to it. I'm so worried about if they are delaying this unnecessarily.

1. Not sure hat you mean by this question. The first step is to collect all of the forms and documentation ready to send in the paper=-based application. Look at the application guides and forms. There's no shortcut; fill out the forms and provide the supporting information.

2. CIC login mostly irrelevant, it is a paper-based application.

3. Up to you to decide. It does take considerable time to prepare. Perhaps your consultant will provide what they've already prepared so that you can submit yourself.

Note: whatever you do, you are responsible for anything you sign (i.e. whether you prepared or your consultant did). So it is important to understand what you are signing and hence what information you are supposed to provide. False information is or can be a big deal, including omitting information, and result in not getting approved and getting banned.

 

[JSSHAH]

i need some guidance from all of you please help me ..If my spousal sponsorship application is pending and I get a visitor's visa, and I go to Canada, do I need to return to my country to complete the PR application? or i can complete my medical and all other processes from canada

 

[needhelp6622]

Guys, if the Sponsor lost job due to covid and currently not working, should we still submit Notice of Assessment from CRA or just write down a letter that currently we do not have a job (but paid taxes for last 3 years)?

 

[KaZRa]

Hi there. Husband was given PR status Dec 2017, on the paper he has we just noticed it says "valid to" Nov 2018. Does that mean PR expired or just that paper and he's still ok for the 5 yrs? When we attended the meeting the guy said it was good for 5 yrs. Now we're confused. TIA!

 

[armoured]

i need some guidance from all of you please help me ..If my spousal sponsorship application is pending and I get a visitor's visa, and I go to Canada, do I need to return to my country to complete the PR application? or i can complete my medical and all other processes from canada

You could be required to return for an interview - but most applications do not need interviews. Other than that, you can complete all in Canada - although covid may mean delays for some parts.

 

[armoured]

Hi there. Husband was given PR status Dec 2017, on the paper he has we just noticed it says "valid to" Nov 2018. Does that mean PR expired or just that paper and he's still ok for the 5 yrs? When we attended the meeting the guy said it was good for 5 yrs. Now we're confused. TIA!

What is the paper he has? The document will have a title. It sounds like it may be the entry document - either visa or confirmation of permanent residence.

The document he needs should be Permanent Resident card, and that one should (probably) have the five year term.

 

[muscletech]

Hi there. Husband was given PR status Dec 2017, on the paper he has we just noticed it says "valid to" Nov 2018. Does that mean PR expired or just that paper and he's still ok for the 5 yrs? When we attended the meeting the guy said it was good for 5 yrs. Now we're confused. TIA!

Was that an inland or outland application?

 

[KaZRa]

What is the paper he has? The document will have a title. It sounds like it may be the entry document - either visa or confirmation of permanent residence.

The document he needs should be Permanent Resident card, and that one should (probably) have the five year term.

The paper says "Confirmation of Permanent Residence"

 

[KaZRa]

Was that an inland or outland application?

Inland.

 

[KaZRa]

The paper says "Confirmation of Permanent Residence"

Ok, he found his card! Expires 2023. Thank eff!

 

[muscletech]

Inland.

Your spouse must have got the PR card. That’s what required. Keep the COPR safe as well.

 

[KaZRa]

Your spouse must have got the PR card. That’s what required. Keep the COPR safe as well.

Yes, we're all good now. Panic averted lol. Thanks, guys!