Lots to read so I thank you in advance, I really need help.
I'm a UK citizen and met my guy (Canadian citizen) at the keg while I was on holiday in Canada with my friend. (met him January 28th 2015)
We started talking and met a few times while I was still on holiday with my friend, and I actually ended up staying a couple weeks more and we just hung out and he showed me around Alberta. We hit it off immediately.
I went back to Europe and we continued to talk, video calls, texts, all day, everyday.
In May 2015 I came to Canada and we took a one week road trip and I went back to Europe again.
Beginning July 2015 I came back to Canada and stayed with him, living at his apartment, which should off been two weeks but we had a little problem and I stayed longer. Within this time he introduced me to his parents, sister and other brother. On August 11th 2015 we got married. I ended up staying until about 20th November 2015. And then went back to Europe.
Around 18th December 2015 - I was back in Canada with him and spent Christmas with his parents. I stayed with him until around beginning February 2016, and then back to Europe.
Around June 4th 2016 I was back with him in Canada and stayed about three months.
Returned to Europe.
December 16th 2016, traveled to Canada to be with him again. And spent holidays with his parents again.
Around beginning March 2017 - back to Europe.
28th May 2017 - to Canada again to be with him.
Middle September 2017 went back to Europe.
December 18th 2017 came back to Canada... every time we was apart it was getting harder and harder (work schedules, being tired, missing one another, time differences etc) so while I came back now we've made the decision to be together permanently in Canada and go in for sponsorship.
We've got extremely close within the time we've spent together. And although we've spent a lot of time apart - we've also spent a lot of time together.
We talk all day everyday, but mainly through messages. Of course we haven't kept everything from the beginning (chats, video calls logs etc) but we do have lots of pictures, cards, flowers, travel tickets, trips, hotels, restaurants - we do a lot. but we may not always take photos of the events - what proof do I need? The photos I provide for proof, must we both be in the picture? Or can it just be (for example) we had a four day camping trip at a private lake so we took many photos but we're both not in every single one. Should I send all of these?
Because we decided to make this big step only six weeks ago, a few days a go when I was printing off WhatsApp messages I noticed they didn't go too far back. Over the times he's deleted them clearing up space on his phone, I think they started from November 2017. (and neither one of us backs up our messages as we've never needed to) We wouldn't normally send emails as we would always call, text or video call.
I know for sure I had a lot on a phone which got stolen and although the police officer got my phone back it has been totally wiped. Should I provide this information? and crime reference number?
So all my concerns...
I was an exotic dancer for eight years and haven't lived in a permanent place since then as I've literally travelled and been in hotels, short rental apartments, resorts all throughout Europe... how do I go about address history?
And how do I go about all my travel history dates, Europe boarders don't ever stamp my passport and most of the time neither did Canada - How can I get all this information? Because I definitely can't say exactly where I was - I can only give rough estimates from facebook pictures.
My facebook... it's rather provocative. It doesn't mention my husband at all. Although there are two pictures of him and I together on there. He doesn't have facebook or any other social media. All my social media is for my work so of course I can't be mentioning my husband. It was mainly for club promotion etc. My lawyer told me to delete this, which I will now, but can my pictures/ facebook/ instagram still be found?
(I only saw a lawyer for a consultation, I really don't wish to use one for a PR application if I can do it myself)
And I know my chosen path is already a red flag, I've now quit and started buying supplies & furniture to start my own salon - would this help proving my commitment? And to not want to come to Canada to strip or continue to strip?
My guy never travelled to me... being an exotic dancer I have zero work schedules and chose when I wanted to work, I had a lot of spare cash which meant I could spend lot's more time with him coming into Canada then him coming to me for a short week or two. Also he was in and out of work every 2/3 months so even though we spoke about him coming to Europe and we could do a trip - it was never actually possible because work was never guaranteed longer then two months and then when he saved up money, he would then be out of work for 2/3 months. So we never did it. Is this going to be a problem?
Our marriage was extremely quick, even though we spent all day everyday talking and having video calls. And because it was so quick, we didn't have a ceremony, his parents found out afterwards. His brother was a witness and my friend was a witness. We had intended to do a ceremony at a later date but because of his work contracts and being laid off (oil worker) he never had too much money to be saving in-between being out of work, his money would be to pay for his bills, and my money would be paying for us to be together for months and paying for living and weekend trips or sometimes helping with his bills. Now we're at a point, he's in a good stable job, and I have small savings but we're just not interested. We would much rather put a down deposit on a house which is what we're starting to look into. Later on we would like a real ceremony but definitely now we want to focus on myself being in Canada permanently, setting up work, getting another car, buying a home together. Marriage is at the bottom of the list.
Would this be a concern too, not ever having a ceremony?
And we have zero photos because we only went to sign the papers with intentions of doing a ceremony a few months later, also could it be a problem?
I also don't have contact with any of my family, I have told my guy this quite brief and it's also something I don't wish to sit down and go into detail about, if we had an interview and I imagine this would be brought up, would this go against us? Because I don't want to ever have to sit down and go into details about this.
There's certain things everyone don't wish to share.
Another thing which worries me, he doesn't have many friends. He has about five friends, I've met two (one he doesn't speak to anymore) He mainly hangs out with his brothers. But when I'm in Canada it's always just him and I.
He's only ever met my friends via video calls and of course with my job I have a large amount of friends across Europe but none that are very close, it's all mainly work friends. None that I would want to mention on my PR application (maybe only two close friends) More problems?
While being in Canada for months, would it look like I've been illegal working? I have never worked illegally in Canada but could they assume this? I do have statements that I was spending my own money from my UK bank card and I do usually bring in a bunch of money which I always declare at the boarder merely because it's better than having transaction fees abroad. And my job is cash. So when I finish working for a few months when I'm away - I usually just come to Canada with what I've made.
In 2011 I had a one year work visa in Canada, I met a guy and was also in and out of Canada and he came to visit me. It didn't last long and we broke up within two years.
But I imagine they can see this on my passport and if I explain 'why' I was in & out of Canada - would they think this is what I was trying to do before (marriage for PR)
How can I print off iMessages?
What else could go against me? What else could i do to prove our marriage is real?
My marriage is legit, and although I was an exotic dancer (which already comes with lots of frowns and red flags) I'm definitely not trying to use my guy for PR or a fake marriage. I just want some help putting together my pack and helping to prove our relationship and marriage is real.
I plan to go into great detail when filling out our application pack (like the points here^^^)
What other proof could I give?
Tenancy/proof of living together?
Joint bank account?
Pictures of presents?
We have pictures from day one but not messages.
Bank statements/receipts for meals, cinema, hotels, trip, RV rentals?
Flowers he sends me while I'm away (pictures and bank statement?
Engagement & Wedding ring receipts? Pictures?
We just bought a dog together, also proof?
Also leads me onto my next topic.
I would like to start working in Canada. I want to sell my own brand of eyelashes & hair extensions (which I actually already have and have been working on for months prior to starting our PR application pack) and installing hair extensions (mobile and home based) and later down the line open a salon.
I want to focus on starting a life here to be with my guy so how could I go about getting a work visa so I could sell my eyelashes & extensions and install hair extensions while putting together our PR application. I know later I can apply for an open work permit (how long after I send off our PR application can I apply for this?)
But what can I do in the mean time to sell and work? Can I get a visa that allows me to do this? It kills me to think I would have to wait for months to get together my pack and get an open work visa. I wouldn't want to put that on my guy either.
Please no negativity, or rude comments. We're all on here to help and advise one another.
Thank you for all your time reading.
Love, Hope & Happiness
I'm a UK citizen and met my guy (Canadian citizen) at the keg while I was on holiday in Canada with my friend. (met him January 28th 2015)
We started talking and met a few times while I was still on holiday with my friend, and I actually ended up staying a couple weeks more and we just hung out and he showed me around Alberta. We hit it off immediately.
I went back to Europe and we continued to talk, video calls, texts, all day, everyday.
In May 2015 I came to Canada and we took a one week road trip and I went back to Europe again.
Beginning July 2015 I came back to Canada and stayed with him, living at his apartment, which should off been two weeks but we had a little problem and I stayed longer. Within this time he introduced me to his parents, sister and other brother. On August 11th 2015 we got married. I ended up staying until about 20th November 2015. And then went back to Europe.
Around 18th December 2015 - I was back in Canada with him and spent Christmas with his parents. I stayed with him until around beginning February 2016, and then back to Europe.
Around June 4th 2016 I was back with him in Canada and stayed about three months.
Returned to Europe.
December 16th 2016, traveled to Canada to be with him again. And spent holidays with his parents again.
Around beginning March 2017 - back to Europe.
28th May 2017 - to Canada again to be with him.
Middle September 2017 went back to Europe.
December 18th 2017 came back to Canada... every time we was apart it was getting harder and harder (work schedules, being tired, missing one another, time differences etc) so while I came back now we've made the decision to be together permanently in Canada and go in for sponsorship.
We've got extremely close within the time we've spent together. And although we've spent a lot of time apart - we've also spent a lot of time together.
We talk all day everyday, but mainly through messages. Of course we haven't kept everything from the beginning (chats, video calls logs etc) but we do have lots of pictures, cards, flowers, travel tickets, trips, hotels, restaurants - we do a lot. but we may not always take photos of the events - what proof do I need? The photos I provide for proof, must we both be in the picture? Or can it just be (for example) we had a four day camping trip at a private lake so we took many photos but we're both not in every single one. Should I send all of these?
Because we decided to make this big step only six weeks ago, a few days a go when I was printing off WhatsApp messages I noticed they didn't go too far back. Over the times he's deleted them clearing up space on his phone, I think they started from November 2017. (and neither one of us backs up our messages as we've never needed to) We wouldn't normally send emails as we would always call, text or video call.
I know for sure I had a lot on a phone which got stolen and although the police officer got my phone back it has been totally wiped. Should I provide this information? and crime reference number?
So all my concerns...
I was an exotic dancer for eight years and haven't lived in a permanent place since then as I've literally travelled and been in hotels, short rental apartments, resorts all throughout Europe... how do I go about address history?
And how do I go about all my travel history dates, Europe boarders don't ever stamp my passport and most of the time neither did Canada - How can I get all this information? Because I definitely can't say exactly where I was - I can only give rough estimates from facebook pictures.
My facebook... it's rather provocative. It doesn't mention my husband at all. Although there are two pictures of him and I together on there. He doesn't have facebook or any other social media. All my social media is for my work so of course I can't be mentioning my husband. It was mainly for club promotion etc. My lawyer told me to delete this, which I will now, but can my pictures/ facebook/ instagram still be found?
(I only saw a lawyer for a consultation, I really don't wish to use one for a PR application if I can do it myself)
And I know my chosen path is already a red flag, I've now quit and started buying supplies & furniture to start my own salon - would this help proving my commitment? And to not want to come to Canada to strip or continue to strip?
My guy never travelled to me... being an exotic dancer I have zero work schedules and chose when I wanted to work, I had a lot of spare cash which meant I could spend lot's more time with him coming into Canada then him coming to me for a short week or two. Also he was in and out of work every 2/3 months so even though we spoke about him coming to Europe and we could do a trip - it was never actually possible because work was never guaranteed longer then two months and then when he saved up money, he would then be out of work for 2/3 months. So we never did it. Is this going to be a problem?
Our marriage was extremely quick, even though we spent all day everyday talking and having video calls. And because it was so quick, we didn't have a ceremony, his parents found out afterwards. His brother was a witness and my friend was a witness. We had intended to do a ceremony at a later date but because of his work contracts and being laid off (oil worker) he never had too much money to be saving in-between being out of work, his money would be to pay for his bills, and my money would be paying for us to be together for months and paying for living and weekend trips or sometimes helping with his bills. Now we're at a point, he's in a good stable job, and I have small savings but we're just not interested. We would much rather put a down deposit on a house which is what we're starting to look into. Later on we would like a real ceremony but definitely now we want to focus on myself being in Canada permanently, setting up work, getting another car, buying a home together. Marriage is at the bottom of the list.
Would this be a concern too, not ever having a ceremony?
And we have zero photos because we only went to sign the papers with intentions of doing a ceremony a few months later, also could it be a problem?
I also don't have contact with any of my family, I have told my guy this quite brief and it's also something I don't wish to sit down and go into detail about, if we had an interview and I imagine this would be brought up, would this go against us? Because I don't want to ever have to sit down and go into details about this.
There's certain things everyone don't wish to share.
Another thing which worries me, he doesn't have many friends. He has about five friends, I've met two (one he doesn't speak to anymore) He mainly hangs out with his brothers. But when I'm in Canada it's always just him and I.
He's only ever met my friends via video calls and of course with my job I have a large amount of friends across Europe but none that are very close, it's all mainly work friends. None that I would want to mention on my PR application (maybe only two close friends) More problems?
While being in Canada for months, would it look like I've been illegal working? I have never worked illegally in Canada but could they assume this? I do have statements that I was spending my own money from my UK bank card and I do usually bring in a bunch of money which I always declare at the boarder merely because it's better than having transaction fees abroad. And my job is cash. So when I finish working for a few months when I'm away - I usually just come to Canada with what I've made.
In 2011 I had a one year work visa in Canada, I met a guy and was also in and out of Canada and he came to visit me. It didn't last long and we broke up within two years.
But I imagine they can see this on my passport and if I explain 'why' I was in & out of Canada - would they think this is what I was trying to do before (marriage for PR)
How can I print off iMessages?
What else could go against me? What else could i do to prove our marriage is real?
My marriage is legit, and although I was an exotic dancer (which already comes with lots of frowns and red flags) I'm definitely not trying to use my guy for PR or a fake marriage. I just want some help putting together my pack and helping to prove our relationship and marriage is real.
I plan to go into great detail when filling out our application pack (like the points here^^^)
What other proof could I give?
Tenancy/proof of living together?
Joint bank account?
Pictures of presents?
We have pictures from day one but not messages.
Bank statements/receipts for meals, cinema, hotels, trip, RV rentals?
Flowers he sends me while I'm away (pictures and bank statement?
Engagement & Wedding ring receipts? Pictures?
We just bought a dog together, also proof?
Also leads me onto my next topic.
I would like to start working in Canada. I want to sell my own brand of eyelashes & hair extensions (which I actually already have and have been working on for months prior to starting our PR application pack) and installing hair extensions (mobile and home based) and later down the line open a salon.
I want to focus on starting a life here to be with my guy so how could I go about getting a work visa so I could sell my eyelashes & extensions and install hair extensions while putting together our PR application. I know later I can apply for an open work permit (how long after I send off our PR application can I apply for this?)
But what can I do in the mean time to sell and work? Can I get a visa that allows me to do this? It kills me to think I would have to wait for months to get together my pack and get an open work visa. I wouldn't want to put that on my guy either.
Please no negativity, or rude comments. We're all on here to help and advise one another.
Thank you for all your time reading.
Love, Hope & Happiness
