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We are from the Western Balkans, applying through the Vienna office. It is exactly what we are doing - writing long letters about our relationship and plans to re-establish in Canada. We are including a lot of photos to support the relationship letters and for re-establishment, my wife wrote a...

It is not really crucial - we just want to show how long we've been trying to have a child before becoming parents and that the fact that the treatment in our home country was cheaper than in the West was one of the reasons we did not move to Canada sooner. Basically it is part of my sponsor's...

Hi, Just a quick question on translating documents - I am aware that official documents such as birth certificates etc. require professional and certifiable translation. However my wife and I are including a bunch of other documents such as our doctor reports on our IVF attempts. Can we...

It is really great to see so many people get their good news and that it also so often takes less than the dreaded 17 months advertised. I have another quick question about documents - my wife who is sponsoring me is writing a letter about why she left Canada and why she is only returning now...

Thanks a lot. I don't mind the originals going because it is very quick and cheap to get fresh birth, marriage etc certificates here. The really troublesome one's, especially when getting them from four continents, are the police certificates and there they only accept originals. One last...

Just a quick question on Vienna experiences: We have decided to send original copies of birth certificates etc. together with the translations. As I was told here, no one had their applications returned because of this even though they do specifically ask for copies and I hope we won't have...

But surely I mention my wife on IMM0008 when it asks me whether I am married and details about the spouse? I know that she is the one sponsoring but I guess I still need to say I am married when asked. So for my wife and baby daughter, all we need is the copy of the former's passport and the...

Thanks a lot, it does get very confusing at times. I guess it has to since the forms are generic and each story is unique.

My Canadian citizen wife is sponsoring me and she hasn't been living in Canada since 2006. We've been told that in lieu of Option C, she should just get a letter from her current employer and 12 months worth of paystubs. Reading here that an Option C is mandatory, and it is listed on the check...

I was thinking about all this as well. We are writing an explanation for sometimes having different spellings of a surname - a letter J was added at times to reproduce a Slavic sound but we stopped using it now and just explained this in a separate sheet. One question I do have is my wife's...

Reading these last few pages makes me realize that finishing the application is the less stressful part compared to the wait at the infamous Vienna office. I have finally gathered all the necessary documents but there are still some questions. Sorry to ask what has probably been asked before...

Hi everyone, Sorry to ask what has probably been asked before but I am confused about the checklist in 3901. My situation is as follows - my wife is a naturalized Canadian citizen sponsoring me for a PR. We have been living together for more than 7 years (outside Canada) and have been married...

Employer's here always insist for the reason why you need a letter so we are just worried if they keep on digging. I get what taffy7 is saying about them just wanting proof of funds but it is worrying how many people have had problems despite providing proof of funds just because they did not...

Thanks for the advice. I am worried though as it is on the checklist and I've read a lot of horror stories on these boards about applications being held up over the fact that not every box is ticked. A question on savings as well - we have a joint savings account in Hong Kong and a small...

Hi all, I am just a little confused about the letter of employment requirement. My wife and daughter are Canadian citizens and we are applying for my PR through the Vienna office.. My wife has been living outside of Canada for 8 years. She works abroad. Question - does my wife need a letter...

Hi, I am just a little confused about the letter of employment requirement. My wife and daughter are Canadian citizens and we are applying for my PR. My wife has been living outside of Canada for 8 years. She works abroad. Question - does my wife need a letter from her employer to sponsor me...

Thanks. Well I live in Serbia but was thinking of using the Bosnian passport as I was born there. I go from time to time, it is very close (30minute flight) and I don't mind going there if there is need for an interview. I guess I am confused by whether I need a police certificate despite not...

Dear All, Just started preparing my application for spousal sponsorship after gathering every document under the sun. One quick question about dual nationality: is there any difference as to what nationality I apply as (I am Serbian and Bosnian) as long as I provide details of both? I was...

The medicals are not cheap but I guess it is worse to end up with a stickler for detail case officer who decides to send the whole thing back. It may also be useful if your theory about the backlog clearing up a bit proves true. Seeing that you have experience with police certificates as well -...

Hello everyone, I am currently preparing my application for spousal sponsorship that will be processed by the Vienna office. Just wanted to ask a quick question about the medicals. Given that the processing time is currently at 17 months, does it make sense to do an upfront medical? Did the...