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Thank you! How long does it usually take to get sponsorship approval? Weeks, months, what's normal for that...? I only ask because for us the reason we'd wait on doing the medical check is financial. 900 USD for that, plus ~1200 CAD for the immigration process itself... it's quite overwhelming...

She's from the US. We're currently together in Florida. The medical check for her and her son, all in, looks to be around 900 USD. Basically, our plan was to start the process here and apply outland, then head to Canada with her and her son as a visitor. However, if he can't attend school...

Hi, I'm starting the process of sponsoring my wife to come to Canada, and I'm having trouble finding out a few things. One, if we do outland, does she need to have the medical exam done and sent in before we start the process, or do we send everything in and only get the medical check when...

Ok well I guess I will still do my best to get ahold of the PCC but I will start my application process without one. You guys are really amazing.

He's under 18, so it's no worries :) Do you think we'd be able to start the application now and include proof that we are in the process of getting the PCC or do we need to physically have it before we apply?

Ok, thanks again.

Ok, thanks. Do you know if her son needs the check as well?

What an incredible hassle that country is! It looks like I need to do some shady, third-party stuff to get a copy of that document. Are you sure there is no way to explain to CIC how difficult it is to get the document? They 100% will ask for it even though she is a US citizen?

Thanks for your quick response :) You make it all sound so simple! Why can't the government's website be so helpful? So I guess my only further question is the actual mechanics of applying. Do I just go on the website, print the forms, fill them and mail them to Mississauga? Does the money...

Hi! This forum is a fantastic resource and it's amazing to have all this input from around the world! Your experiences are a great help to me and my fiance. However, I have a few concerns that are difficult to find answers for, because my situation is somewhat unusual! I'm a Canadian citizen...