Can Canadian studying outside sponsor spouse?
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You can if you are married or common law. You will need to prove (and really prove, with enough evidence, not just your word) that you will relocate to Canada once he is approved therefore if that is not the case yet, you probably want to wait until you are closer to that time to apply. Otherwise, no issue.
Thank you! How can I prove I will relocate to Canada? I am in the 3rd year of my PhD study and plan to complete my study next year and move back to Canada. What kind of evidences shall be sufficient? Thanks for any advice.
The first thing would be the proof that your PHD will be done (which explains why you want to move at that particular time). Any concrete proof such as a job offer, the purchase or rent of a property would be ideal but in many cases not that easy due to the timing.
For the rest, this is something I had written a little while back, which may not include everything but gives an idea of what you can do:
"In the meantime, other proof of your intent would be to show job applications (if it is not possible with her current company and you don't yet have offers), to show some research of property, contacting an agent if you plan to buy. If you plan to lease, show your research, show where you plan to live, the potential places you've found, keep in mind the big picture, they want to see intent, just a letter is an easy copy paste from the internet, spending time, in concrete and reasonable research that shows you know the job market, the cost of living, that you look in a reasonable area based on your circumstances will help until you have more concrete plans. Here are some suggestion for intent.
- Research the period in that province where they would not have health coverage and obtain quotes, on paper, of coverage for them both for that period.
- If you plan to move stuff, get quotes, whether it is the extra luggage on flights or if in the US moving company quotes.
- Get PDF of the search for flights from where they live to the city they want to settle in in Canada.
- Get PDF of search of houses for rent or for sale in the city they want to settle in.
- If it is the same city as where she lived before leaving Canada proof of her living there (tax return, school whatever).
- Do research on the paperwork they will need to get (driver license equivalency, degree equivalency, opening a bank account) and show proof of that research.
- If Kids, do the same for the impact on them."
Thanks a lot! Although I plan to complete my PhD in 4 years, it'd be hard to prove and no guarantee. Actually my university in the US is only 150km away from my home in Canada. I come back home often during my study. I live in the US as a temporary residence and still fill in tax form as Canadian residence. Will this help? We do not need search for flights or moving arrangement because it's so close to just drive back to Canada. Regarding the following suggestion:
"Do research on the paperwork they will need to get (driver license equivalency, degree equivalency, opening a bank account) and show proof of that research."
I, as the sponsor, have back account, valid driver's license, have completed two degrees in Canada. Does this count? Do we need such paperwork for the applicant, my husband?
Much appreciated!
Thank you Steady! It's still early for me to search for job. I wonder what would consider as solid plans to establish Canadian residency. When filing tax, I view myself a Canadian resident. Does this help?
Yes, I am a Canadian citizen. Just wondering how to put together a strong case. Thanks for any advice!
You've been given good advice above. Basically you want to provide evidence to show you plan to move to Canada once the visa is approved. So things like showing your past studies in Canada don't really help. Showing you have property in Canada, bank accounts in Canada, tentative job offer in Canada, etc. do help.
If I understand correctly, your coursework/comprehensives or equivalent will be done in a year and then you plan to reside full-time in Canada (while completing your dissertation and any other requirements long-distance). Is that more or less it?
While I wouldn't neglect the other suggestions above, you can add/include a letter of explanation that explains this (it's not that unusual for Phd programs). The stuff about kind-of living in Canada during studies (eg 4 months of the year and taxes etc) won't hurt but focus on the plans for future.
Also any additional related to being in Canada (like research that will be conducted in Canada, part-time teaching, lectures, or research/lab access and correspondence about things like that) will definitely strengthen your case. Even something like an agreement or correspondence for a study carrel and library access at a research university in Canada wouldn't hurt.
Things your spouse will do and preps (job hunts and related) can help too.
Yes, I plan to reside full-time in Canada in a year. I'll add it. My husband did his degree equivalency and is hunting for a job now - will add his part as well. Thanks!
I’m Canadian and my husband is Australian and we have twin girls. We have lived in Australia for years. My girls were born here and now dual citizens. We applied from here as others have said you really need to show you will move to Canada permanently. I know our situations are a bit different but we researched and included everything. Houses, schools, areas to live, my husband sent his resume, current job details, savings(even though it’s not needed). We even included internet companies, insurance companies etc. we sent it all and did our research is now done for when we move lol.
They really just want to see your life plans in detail. We applied in August thinking it would take 12 months but our application was done with COPR in under 5 months. Just show them you plan to move back permanently and any future plans for career etc in Canada for both of you. Best of luck !
They really just want to see your life plans in detail. We applied in August thinking it would take 12 months but our application was done with COPR in under 5 months. Just show them you plan to move back permanently and any future plans for career etc in Canada for both of you. Best of luck !