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  1. CharlieD10

    quick question to fill our imm1344

    Plans can change, what if you don't stay as long as 6 months with your in-laws, do you want your mail from CIC being directed there?
  2. CharlieD10

    sponsorship from my brother

    Heh, totally missed that part. Thanks! ;D
  3. CharlieD10

    Crossing CAN border with intention to apply in-land - need advice.

    If you say that, some proof that you intend to go through the process would be helpful. Are your children dual citizens? If not, they will need to go through that process, so getting the paperwork together, for your sponsorship and their citizenship, and having this with you, shows you are at...
  4. CharlieD10

    sponsorship from my brother

    Unless you are your brother's only relative left in the world, i.e. your parents are not alive, he cannot sponsor you under the Family Class. For a student visa, it doesn't matter if you have a gap. However, you do need to be accepted into the school of your choice, you get a visa to attend...
  5. CharlieD10

    Sponsoring my Husband for Permanent Residency!! Help and Advice Needed

    Unfortunately, when it comes to Pakistan, there is no expediting the process. None of the things you have mentioned will in any way make it faster for your husband's application to be processed, all applicants are treated equally without regard to status. As for your husband's kidnapping, I...
  6. CharlieD10

    Approved without wedding photographs and or Short Courtship

    That your spouse has been selected for an interview means that they have doubts about the admissibility of your spouse. I can't give you any specific references to cases where couple have been approved without wedding photos or had a short courtship, and in any case, these would be of no use to...
  7. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    You're welcome. No, we haven't done it yet, either. To answer your questions: 1) You must bring the originals to submit the application, but once they have checked that you have everything and you go inside to pay for the application, copies will be taken and your originals returned to you...
  8. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    My husband and I also looked into this. The process is done through PICA, here are some useful links: Application form (must be completed and submitted in duplicate)...
  9. CharlieD10

    Spousal Sponsorship - Financial Concerns

    According to Section 133 of the Regulations: Exception to minimum necessary income (4) Paragraph (1)(j) does not apply if the sponsored person is (a) the sponsor's spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner and has no dependent children; (b) the sponsor's spouse, common-law partner or...
  10. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    Thanks, cafelatte02! :D
  11. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    There's one around somewhere, not sure whose profile it is on, perhaps someone else will chime in with the answer. I haven't been the keeper since last year.
  12. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    If you have no additional dependents (sponsoring spouse only) then exclude any forms that don't apply. No need to confuse the issue.
  13. CharlieD10

    Immigrant Guide Checklist for the USA

    Are you sponsoring your spouse? If yes, then the only photos needed per Appendix B are of HER. Remember that the instructions for each set of documents apply separately. Only applicants and dependent family members need to send the photos listed in Appendix B. There are no requirements for...
  14. CharlieD10

    Immigrant Guide Checklist for the USA

    The 4 photos in Item #13 are the same photos (head shots) being described in Appendix B. So you need 4 photos, of the size and layout described in Appendix B. 13 PHOTOS Supply four (4) recent photos for each member of your family and yourself. Follow the instructions in your guide (see Photos...
  15. CharlieD10

    Got marriage before immigration

    Section 117 (9) (d) is about a little more than the health care issue. The point of the that particular Regulation is to prevent undisclosed family members from being sponsored later on, as failing to disclose family members closes off an avenue of investigation into the bona fides of the...
  16. CharlieD10

    Joint Bank Account

    My husband made his TD account joint with me, and all I required was my passport for identification. I had a SIN number already, as I was landed, but while they do ask for it, they won't turn you away for not having one. When I eventually opened an account on my own at Scotiabank, I did need...
  17. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    So, what was it about then? :) Don't mind me, it's late, I am unwinding from a long, challenging week at work and just lurking here on the forum!
  18. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    Congrats, tamarindball! Enjoy your flagpoling experience and all the best as you shift from visitor to PR of Canada! Chickie, *hugs* and howdy and keep the faith. *Waves* to everyone. Sebella, if you are willing to devote some time and energy and your kitchen table (where most of us did...
  19. CharlieD10

    Kingston,Jamaica

    Definitely condensed milk to sweeten. I must be the only person here who buys it, because I get odd looks each time! Dumplings went down well, he wasn't too hot for the porridge. Oh well, more for me! :D
  20. CharlieD10

    Is this Immigration system fair and square? Plshave a look and Discuss with me!

    In the context of immigration, "fair and square" really only means that anyone who qualifies may apply. As the spouse of a Canadian, you qualify to be sponsored for permanent residence, without regard to your nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, whatever. And that is where "fair and...