Canadian living and working outside of Canada

[JRPW]

What did you write in the letter? Were you working out if the country also?

Yes. The wife and I were living in Japan when we applied for her PR. At the time we sent the application, I had been living exclusively outside of Canada for ten years. I explained that in my letter. The letter was not that detailed.

 

[JAMO1973]

Was there a reason why you hand wrote them?

 

[Ponga]

woo hoo! what's the other one?

Eritrea, of course. :-\

U.S. and Eritrea are the only two countries that tax based on both residence and citizenship. Other countries tax worldwide income of residents, but not citizens living elsewhere.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Was there a reason why you hand wrote them?

i didn't want to deal with filling the forms in on the computer, and i prefer to print it out and read through it on paper. i think i filled out some forms 2-3 times before sending it in too. i did many practice runs, and i still made some mistakes! i also used the practice run printouts when crossing the border to prove intent to apply. the instructions i read didn't really suggest it was better to fill it in electronically. all it said was to make sure to use black ink. i have very neat writing, so there's usually no issue when handwriting forms.

 

[JAMO1973]

Also with the intent to return part for the sponsor what did you do? I have letters inviting us to stay with my mom, my sister and at a friends until we get on our feet. Any other advice? Schooling, renting a place without even having the visa and a job offer are out of the picture. Are the letters enough to show intent to return?

 

[JRPW]

Also with the intent to return part for the sponsor what did you do? I have letters inviting us to stay with my mom, my sister and at a friends until we get on our feet. Any other advice? Schooling, renting a place without even having the visa and a job offer are out of the picture. Are the letters enough to show intent to return?

Depends on the VO, I think. When we applied, I just sent a letter from my parents and sister declaring my intent to reestablish in Canada. Manila contacted my wife asking for more proof. I sent:
1) Another letter by my parents indicating we would be living with them until finding our own place;
2) Two letters from two different cousins;
3) A letter from a family acquaintance;
4) Photocopy of my renewed Alberta's Driver's License;
5) Emails between a travel agent asking for flights back to Canada;
6) CIBC bank statements.

 

[JAMO1973]

I have no bank account since I haven't lived in Canada since 2008. All I think I can submit are letters. I also have a letter from my wife's mother here in Mexico stating that she is aware of our plans to go to Canada. I don't know if that would help also?

 

[rhcohen2014]

i think also cic will accept research done in preparation for moving. obviously it's tough to get anything concrete, so including research done on realtors, neighborhoods, job/industry info, career centers, classes or certifications needed, etc. may show solid intent. Basically anything that shows you are really interested in being contributing members wherever you land.

 

[JAMO1973]

But how do you show that you've been looking at jobs online and apartments to rent and such?

 

[rhcohen2014]

But how do you show that you've been looking at jobs online and apartments to rent and such?

by printing out ads for apartments, info on realtors (if you intend to buy) and the neighborhood you are interested in, printing out information on companies you are interested in pursuing a career in, etc.. Basically, showing you've done some research. Maybe even signing up for career services in the area you intend to live. Maybe even supplying them with a list of websites you've used to look at available jobs or info on your industry? Printing out Research on salary.com (or canadian's equivalent) on the type of profession you will be pursuing. Stuff like that.

Generally when someone chooses to move somewhere new, they do SOME research in the area to know if it will suit them.

 

[JRPW]

But how do you show that you've been looking at jobs online and apartments to rent and such?

You can try and contact companies that you would be interested working for. Email them and see if you get a response. I wouldn't get too stressed out about providing proof. Every VO is different. When I sent my additional proof, I also sent a strongly worded letter, telling the VO that my time in Japan was done; I had accomplished what I wanted to do and wanted to return home.

 

[JAMO1973]

So going on job sites and printing off jobs that I would be intersted in and printing them off? You're suggesting actually applying for some jobs even though I'm not living in Canada right now?

 

[rhcohen2014]

So going on job sites and printing off jobs that I would be intersted in and printing them off? You're suggesting actually applying for some jobs even though I'm not living in Canada right now?

why not? at least get your resume in order and start researching where you will start when you get to canada...

 

[JAMO1973]

Thanks for all the advice everyone