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So I have been thinking... There is so much useful information on this forum but it is often in many different threads, you have to search for it and you might be missing useful information that you don't even know to search for. Also a lot of the same questions get asked over and over again...

I don't think I already mentioned this and it might be useful for those putting together their applications. I know this won't be helpful to everyone (depending on where you are from/resources in your city) but it might help a couple people out there. When I called my family's lawyer to...

I looked up from info for Ontario since that is where we will be living and found out that you can use the following as ID: Permanent Resident (PR) Card Record of Landing (IMM 1000) Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) accompanied by a valid passport from country of origin When you...

It depends on where you are from and where you are going. Find more info here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/after-transportation-driving.asp I know dealing with the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario isn't too bad. A lot of offices, wait times not too bad (unless you are...

That's not always true, I was sent an email because of a missing document and we were given a UCI and file number in that email. It just depends who handles your file I guess.

Yes, put Beijing then.

While this is a good start but you should try and do as many things as scylla suggested. Every visa officer is different and it is up to them. You need to gather as much quality evidence as possible.

Since Japan is a visa exempt country they would be able to come as a visitor and then ask to have their visitor's visa extended because of the pending application. But if they require an interview your spouse will have to return to Japan for the interview.

Sorry for posting the link above. I read a bit more now and it seems like that isn't a very good example!

Look at some old threads. I'm not sure which form or checklist it is on but somewhere it lists what the CIC expects for "Proof of Intent to return to Canada." Scylla have really good advice.

Filing your taxes as a full-time student is the best time! It pretty much guarantees money back! (Although I don't have experience with this a married couple) I think you are fine. Just write NA or even a little note saying - see page 12 where you explain she is a student and you are...

Canada isn't refusing for you to go and live there. You could go move there tomorrow with no problems. There are just a lot of requirements before you can sponsor someone else to go live there.

You don't need to have family to offer you a place to stay. You can also provide rental/lease/property purchase agreement.

As I Canadian citizen living outside of Canada you need to prove that you will move to Canada and how you will support yourself once you are there. They want to make sure you won't move to Canada and live off of social assistance/welfare and your husband as well. So what the person told you is...

Yes, you should apply outland. Most likely your office is Beijing but it depends on where she lives in China. There seem to be a few exceptions where they ask you to apply to Hong Kong. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/hong-kong.asp...

Well said.

Thanks so much for your detailed answer. I really appreciate you taking the time, but it has me even more worried. The thing we have going for us that we were in a relationship for 4 years when we applied and have lived together continuously for 2.5 years before we applied (we also lived...

Wow! Congrats! That is pretty fast, I'm impressed. How long does it usually take to process everything? (Maybe based off of other offices? Or even Rome?) So does it say your medical has been received now?

Depending on how old she is, she might be eligible for a working holiday visa, although all the spots might already be allocated for this year for France. I would probably apply outland and start it now since it doesn't take that long for Paris.

I really feel for you! I would even consider contacting a lawyer. First of all, because I thought there was no minimum income requirement for sponsoring a spouse! And secondly, your husband is employed by the government but the government doesn't think it is enough money! That's horrible! I...