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I don't think his status in the USA is relevant. He left the USA as required. Now, if he were to attempt a return to the USA, he MIGHT be denied if they can prove he overstayed his time in the USA. The real question you MUST get is how did he enter Canada. If he entered legally, there is no...

It has been asked many times before, but I would appreciate opinion given our specific situation. I was previously of the misguided opinion that we would receive word early in the application process whether or not an interview is required. The fact that we aren't given word, puts a huge...

And I disagree with both of the above posters. If your marks weren't high enough to continue, then you failed your first year of university. You therefore did not complete that year. If you had completed the year successfuly than you would put, university 1 year. Did you pass 60% of your...

At what stage in the outland application process do you receive word as to whether or not an interview is required? Is it included with the sponsorship approval? If they decide an interview is not required, how great a risk is there that they will change their mind and still request an...

I'm sorry things didn't work in the USA, but now you have found love in Canada. Unfortunately, because of your past in the USA, immigration now doubts you a little. I'm quite certain that this is why they want to interview you. Hope they won't doubt Anna for the same reason. Good luck to you...

Thanks, kolibri. The only limitation would be money. You have to show a lot of cash to get an F1 visa. However, with my income, and her existing sponsor in the USA, she likely could get another visa. I have read that it is quite a bit more difficult when you are doing the optional...

Thanks, iarblue. A word of warning to other students in the USA, applying to Canada for immigration, who want to use this approach of visiting your spouse in Canada. Be very very careful that your original entry visa to the USA has not expired. If it has expired, check to see if you qualify...

Thanks. Actually, in her case she can apply to Buffalo since she entered the USA several years ago on an R1 ( religious visa ). The R1 visa gave her an initial 3 years in the USA and she has maintained herself in good status since then. She is therefore allowed to apply to Buffalo. However...

Anna and I are now, finally, at the stage where we have everything we need to submit her perm. res/sponsorship application. Couple of questions: IMM 5406, Additional Family Information, Section A. Does she put my name in there as her spouse (sponsor), or is the spouse section intended for a...

The above poster is almost correct. The only exception would be if you have a child together. If you live together with child, you are considered common law partners for tax purposes from the day you started living together.

One would think that at a time like this you might actually be more concerned about the well-being of your sponsor with cancer, but you are instead asking about your visa??! What reason do you have to be in Canada were it not for your spouse?

People like you make it a lot more difficult for the rest of us. Play by the rules. If you want to study, get a student visa. If you want to be with you partner, apply as a family member. Can't one of you visit the other to get married? Do you have the $15,000 you'll need to satisfy the...

Have some hope. It is possible to get a TRV. My wife did. Please read below. http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t36090.0.html Your husband will need to apply, ideally in person, with a prepared application and documentation. Be honest. Show sufficient money, a...

Yes, I am Canadian. My wife is Russian. She has maintained 7 years in temporary status in the USA and has never fallen out of status. This seems to really help her. I am hoping that they will see that our relationship is genuine on that basis, since she could have married an American at any...

Does this also mean that my wife does not need to send her passport to Buffalo to get the permanent resident visa stamped? Can she get the permanent resident visa stamped in her passport from within Canada?

Just got a call from her. She made it into Canada and has been given six months. So far, our plan is working beautifully. However, I think I will escort her over the border in August since she won't have as strong ties to the USA at that stage when her degree is finsihed and she only is...

Thanks PMM and Job_seeker. Job_seeker, those last two points you made from the CIC site are critical. I didn't read that, and it fully answers my question. Thanks a lot.

If she leaves Canada after the expiry of her TRV (visa stamped on the passport), she will have to apply for a new visa before she is allowed entry again even when made within the validity of her allowable visit or extension thereto. Thanks job_seeker, but I am confused again. You seem to be...

Thanks, PMM. I guess this also means that she can't apply for a new visa until the 6 months ends. She would need to come back to Canada, and then apply for an extension/change of circumstances. When you receive an extension is the passport re-stamped, or do they simply update their own...

A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once. This visa may also be used for repeated entries into Canada from the USA or St. Pierre and Miquelon provided you do not enter another country. Such entries must occur within the time validated for your stay in Canada. For example, you may...