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Hi crassy, Thanks for sharing that. It is definitely a tough thing to answer and I hope they are not too strict on this requirement. It is really hard to establish anything concrete that will satisfy them. Let me know how your case goes and I wish you the best of luck.

Thanks for your advice. I will make sure I develop a comprehensive plan and include it with my application.

Hi canadianwoman, Would graduating from university be enough of a proof of intent to return to Canada? I am unable to,work or stay in this country so in my mind it would be obvious that I intend to return to Canada. How can I establish that? Just a note explaining my situation?

Tahsin, No, I do not pay taxes here as I am not working and I am only a student. Thanks for your response. Yes, I spend more that 180 days out so I will proceed completing it as a non resident. The time frame here in the Philippines is only 9 months. However, I am worried about possible delays...

Tahsin, Thank you for your response. I am aware that we are allowed to sponsor from anywhere in the world. However, I am confused because I am a student here and I am not sure if that makes me a resident in this country or if I am still a resident in Canada. It seems that this makes a big...

Hi Everyone, Just beginning the application to sponsor my spouse and I am confused regarding my residency status. I am a student who has been studying outside Canada for 7 years now and will finish next year. I have only visited Canada every couple of years for only a few weeks at a time. I...

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it.

Wow, that is fantastic news. Thank you so much for your prompt response. I do not understand that whole income requirement issue. Obtaining a letter from famiy should not be difficult. Also, my wife is a nurse so her chances of employment in Canada is very high. Thanks again.

Hi everyone, I am currently a student in the Philippines who is also a Canadian Citizen. I have a wife and child there and I am planning to sponsor them to come to Canada. However, I have no income as I have been a student. Is it required for me to show an income to sponsor them?

CW and Ariel - Thanks for both of your advice. We will try to look into obtaining a tourist visa for her. I doubt that it will be approved though given that we are both students and do not have an income. Do either of you have any tips on how we could get it approved? I assume letters from our...

Hi CW, Thank you very much for your prompt response. I do not really have a problem coming back once the visa is approved. However, I would most likely leave again within a week. I think it would be very easy for them to know I am here studying given that there is a student visa stamped into...

Hi, I am hoping someone can assist me with this query. I am currently studying in the Philippines and I am planning to be here for the next 3.5 years. I have recently gotten married and would like to sponsor my wife to come to Canada. I am a little confused regarding the eligibility of this...