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My husband is already prequalified based on his Canadian credit but he added my income from Social Security in when he gave his credit union our income. One mortgage broker emailed me that as long as I am married to a Canadian then the 35% downpayment a non resident has to pay isn’t a factor...

He has asked her and another one who is a friend. They gave two different answers so I thought I’d ask and see if there was someone here who had the answer.

Hi all..... I’m an American citizen and till waiting for my Spousal PR to come thru. My husband and I want to buy a home in Port Alice, BC but don’t know when we can do it most economically. His credit union only needs 5% down for him but he doesn’t qualify without my SS income added to our...

My question is similar.... My Canadian husband and I want to buy in Port Alice. He says if we buy AFTER I get my PR his credit union wants only 5% down but he believes it will be 36% if it’s before I get my PR!?!? He also said he didn’t think he could add me as joint on his accounts until I get...

I’m living in US and have always lived here. So since they officially received it in Feb which was 4 months after issued it is still good now?? Is that 6 months till they start reviewing it??

Is it still good for 6 months!? I got mine back in October after a 16 week wait and we mailed it in with our spousal sponsor application.... it was returned because we forgot to sign one place and finally accepted in Feb. which was 4 months! I don’t want my application rejected!! Should I get...

Download TextNow on your smartphone and when they ask for the area code you want enter a Canadian area code.... then turn off location and/or use a VPN that puts your location in Canada. Can get thru that way but a long wait once you get into the que.

My paperwork is in Mississauga too. Just got and passed my physical and sent in Schedule A. Was told that I do not need Biometrics nor send passport in since I’m an American citizen..... So apps that are in Mississauga are there to be streamlined?? That sounds positive!! FBI background already...

Hopefully this will be my last question before I hear something from IRCC. The request for Schedule A was submitted earlier this month. I filled in all the addresses I lived at for the last 10 years. The last place I lived before moving where I am now did not have a mail box so I used my...

Not sure if there is a thread on this.... if so sorry for doubling it but I’ve seen many comments on not being able to call CIC outside Canada. I’m in the US and needed to ask a question. Called the number and was promptly informed could not be completed outside Canada. I downloaded TextNow to...

I finally got thru to CIC and after an hour on hold got to talk to a real person!! She said no problem unless passport and application are in different names..... going to wait till I move up to change names.

Thanks!! Good luck!!

Do you have a link to online services? I found one the other night but can’t find it again....

Will changing my name on application now at this late date slow it down? It takes a while to get a new passport and they may ask for it in the meanwhile. That’s the next thing they are to do as far as I know. I use my old name and new name both but eventually will want to change over completely...

have a question please..... When we first sent in all our paperwork back in October we used one wrong form and had it sent back..... after two more tries they are processing everything now.... Schedule A in... medical Passed .... my question is..... everything is in the name on my passport as...

I was able to call them from US using Text Now free App on my phone. Just have to choose a Canadian area code when they ask what area code you want...... didn’t get thru till 5 or 6 tried but definitely works!! Oh..... turn OFF location on your phone

I just had mine done last week and it was $495 USD

No it doesn’t show your US number at all! Just the App number. You can receive calls from Canada I know cause it’s a Canadian number..... never received or gave that number to anyone in US so not sure. Be sure when you download and set it up where you request number you put in a Canadian area...

If you have a smart phone download an app like text now or text free.... you can choose a Canadian number and use that app to call. Most of these apps give you a few days free calling before they ask you to pay (usually 2-5 dollars a month) or earn free credits. I used Text Now app.

I have similar question!! All the paperwork is in my old name as is my passport.... I use my now married name because I collect social security retirement for social security and jobs only...... will there be any hiccups?? My Canadian husband said to keep application in name on passport...