Abuse after Sponsporship

[elisinha]

A family member (that has Citizenship) sponsored her partner from back home as common-law from outland.
He got his PR in January and moved to Canada, but their relationship has been very abusive. He threatens her and often abuses her verbally. She was diagnosed with cancer and is going through a lot of stress.
He is involved with drugs and has characteristics of an alcoholic.

The conditional sponsor says the couple must stay together for 2 years, correct?
She thinks he used her to came to Canada, and she's also scared that he will get deported and get violent with her family that is back home.

Any suggestions??

 

[canadianwoman]

If he has Condition 51 on his PR, then yes, the couple has to stay together for two years for the condition to be removed. If they break up before the two years is over, his PR could be withdrawn. If she is worried about her safety with him, she should insist he leave the family home and start divorce proceedings. She should also inform CIC that the relationship is over, and that she believes it was a relationship of convenience. CIC will decide what to do about rescinding his PR.
If she is worried about what he will do if deported, she does not have to inform CIC that the relationship has broken down. However, if he does not leave Canada, and goes on welfare during the first three years after landing, she will have to pay this money back to the government.
She should really go to a lawyer who specializes in family law and immigration law.

 

[ra03ra]

You should disclose what's happening with you to your family and police.

Take care of your health first since that is the most important thing.

Don't worry about the condition crap, whats important is your health and well being everything else comes last.

 

[PaulaG]

Safety comes first. The matter should be reported to the police and they need to know the sponsor fears more abuse if c/l finds out. They have victim assistance services for added support.

I would call CIC to ask how they would proceed in this case. Legal aid for sure needs to be contacted, and again, the focus should be on safety.

If in need of income assistance, welfare WILL be asking about immigration stuff but if there is the threat of abuse they also have to act in a way that doesn't endanger the applicant. And abuse cases also take priority (in BC at least, not sure about other provinces)

CIC will have to be notified at some point,but I wouldn't go into that before talking to a lawyer.