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I live in Ottawa, so I may be able to answer more specific questions if you need. I know Toronto very well but not Calgary, to give you some perspective. I'd say it depends on your family, i.e. how old the kids are. Ottawa is quieter, very safe and great for young kids. Teens may find it...

As far as I know, it applies for visitors and the COPR is your visa anyway, so you won't need one.

Apparently, according to the Quebec immigration services, it's not that simple. Hence the conflicting info I got at the time (4 years go). CIC argued that as a PR, mobility clause as you said, while Québec stressed on the fact I needed a CSQ to work there.

I did include a few emails (over a long time span), plus pictures, copies of our passport which show that we had traveled together numerous times (stamps show that), testimony from our families... I didn't bother including calling cards.

That is definitely something to consider here. I immigrated to Ontario because my partner lived in Ottawa. I didn't even think of going through the Québec process because well, we were "on the other side of the river". However, it did lead to minor issues after I got my PR. Since I'm a native...

It's not so much being married or not. After all, a lot of couple live together without being married for many years! It's the commitment that goes with it. From there, it's case by case. If you met recently and are not ready to get married, CIC could judge that you are not ready to be a...

ImmEnforce: I was in the same situation as her a few years ago, when I was finishing my studies at home and was planning to immigrate to Canada with my partner. I would stay in Canada for two or three months at the time and sometimes would have a hard time crossing the border, sometimes not. If...

If your relationship is serious, you may sponsor him. That said, if he can't cross the border in the first place, he will have to apply from the USA. For sponsorship, there is no financial requirement on his part (other than paying the fees). As a sponsor, you must sign an agreement that you...

It's actually not that uncommon: I know at least two people who "re-immigrate" too. One "re-landed" and I believe the other one is still in the process. Basically, it can be done.

People divorce, it happens. As long as you didn't divorce 24 hrs after obtaining the Permanent Residence, nothing looks suspicious here! From what I remember, you qualify to sponsor as long as you're a Permanent Resident or a Canadian citizen. Period. You will likely have to explain why you...

Not sure if I understand... if you already have the potential husband, then you're half-way there! ;-) I guess it depends on provinces, but in Ontario, to get married, you need to: - Get a marriage license (you can do that in most city halls), for which you will have to declare you aren't...

THe work permit is issued by CIC. No need to have an employer to get this work permit, and it's not the employer who sponsors the immigrant. You're talking here of a different process. Your wife will get a work permit if she applies for the sponsorship in Canada. Period. Getting a job after...

If you sponsor her from within Canada, she will get a work permit after a while. I'm pretty sure it's after 6 months but I can be wrong since I personally applied from outside Canada. She won't get anything if you have the application processed in Manilla. Also, consider the fact that if you...

You don't have to prove that you have enough income to support your wife. There's not minimum income for spouse sponsorship (only for parents sponsorship). I'm 100% positive cause I went through the process... Anyway, I don't think it matters, taxes or not. The only thing I can think of is...

It's extremely rare to have a job offer if you're oversea and doesn't have a visa to come to Canada. You might be sponsored by your employer only if you're highly qualified. Look at the employer's point of view : why would you hire someone abroad, who doesn't have a visa yet, if you can find a...

You can't be employed in Canada if you don't have a proper visa. In order to get the Permanent Residence, you have to apply in one of the category, as a skilled worker for example. If you don't have the skills or not enough experience etc. there isn't much to do.

Let me answer that... No, there's no minimum stay in Canada before going on a trip abroad. However : 1) It's wise - if not compulsory - to wait to receive the PR card before exiting the country (it usually takes about 4 weeks to arrive) 2) Don't forget that PR must stay in Canada for a certain...

No, you can't get a fiancé visa - it doesn't exist in Canada. The best way is to go through sponsorship if you have been together for long enough to have proof of a relationship.

I've done exactly the same thing except I'm French ;-) It is strongly recommanded that you have a more than 12 months relationship together before you do the sponsorship. Considering everything is checked, you need to convaince the CIC that he's more than a boyfriend. As for the 12 months...

I understand it's a pain, but hey, that's the process ! When applications are straightforward, it doesn't take that long. I'd say about 6 months - I go the visa in 4 months. It has nothing to do with racism. I'm sure you and your wife are a legit couple, but you wouldn't believe how many tricks...