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Canadian sponsoring American - Few questions and concerns

chrecand

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Alright so I've tried to get myself informed as much as I can, but there's just so much that I haven't found answers for and some things I just need reassurance about.

To start off I want to sponsor my american fiance. Our plan was that he come here(canada) in march so we could get married and then apply for PR and sponsorship except there's a tiny issue. Sadly his job cannot give him more than a month leave (which is reasonable), although we'll be requiring more than that amount of time so he'd have to quit his job. With that said he wouldn't exactly have any ties if he quit his job persay. He doesn't have any bills with his name on it because he lives with his parents and just pays them directly. What other types of documents/proof could he show at the border that would prove his ties? Would it cause red flags if he were to have a letter written by his manager that he'd have a job when he came back to the states or does that not count? Would he also be turned down if he wanted to stay the max amount of time of 6 months?

As far as the application of PR, are we better off applying outland than inland? We'd both prefer if he could stay in Canada during the whole wait time, is that possible?

On the sponsorship side, would it affect my eligibility if I lived with my mother who's on welfare. My mother is ill and cannot provide for herself which is why I live with her. I am employed and pay half of the bills + other living expenses.

Finally I have one last concern. Is it possible to remain in Canada with just a PR or would he have to become citizen?

Thank you for taking the time to read! :)
 

MilesAway

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You can only sponsor him once you are either married or common-law.

If he has a letter from his employer, that would help his case I think. It all depends on the officer he gets. Some have no problems, and some have a whole bunch.

Americans should always apply outland. You can stay in Canada (but not work, ie the applicant cannot work), as long as you extend the stay as needed.

I don't believe it would be an issue regarding your mother, as long as you can prove how you plan on supporting yourselves, without your spouse resorting to welfare.

A PR has the right to live and work in Canada, but they cannot vote and do a few other things.
 

chrecand

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Thanks for replying so quick!

Would we have to re-apply for PR? I read somewhere it expires??
 

MilesAway

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Med's Done....
26-08-2014
Passport Req..
23-04-2015
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07-05-2015
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04-06-2015
The PR card expires every 5 years, so you apply to renew it. I have no idea how that process works, but it's certainly not a new PR application. I think you need to submit proof of your residency/employment/etc in Canada, and that you meet the residency requirement.
 

chrecand

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Makes sense.

How would he move his belongings over the border, he doesn't own much aside from a car, a computer and a bit of clothes. Would he have to import his car? Or would he just have to exchange his license/plates for ontario license/plates?
 

MilesAway

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23-04-2015
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07-05-2015
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Be very careful about moving before having PR. Showing up with all your goods is a sure way to get sent back. He can only visit Canada, not live here. He needs to act like a visitor.

He can't import his car until he has status here. Check out the US applicants thread. There's a discussion about importing cars there. I have no idea how it works since I a) do not have a car and b)am not American. :D
 

rhcohen2014

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If he lives with his parents, then see if they would be willing to write up a standard lease with him. Generally, CBSA is mostly concerned with housing and employment. Is there a way he can work remotely for his employer? that's actually the best way to prove ties.

please please please make sure you fill out and intend to file an OUTLAND spousal sponsorship. be assured, your husband can be IN canada as a visitor and still file an application for "outside of canada". As a us citizen, his application will be processed at ottawa.

Like miles said, he can't "move" or "live" in canada until he is approved for pr. until then he is ALWAYS a visitor and needs to use the right language. he also does not want to show up with all of his belongings until AFTER he's approved.

as for importing the car, yes it needs to be done in order to register and insure it in canada, and the process starts with EXPORTING the car from the us. there are a lot of steps to coordinate, and there are plenty of threads dedicated to the requirements. it's not advised to import the car until after he lands as pr, so he doesn't have to pay the taxes on it.
 

chrecand

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We don't intend for him to "move" here just yet, at least not until things are filled and approved. He would be staying here for 6 months + so we would just have to extend his stay by paying a fee of 100$?

Unfortunately he doesn't have a job that he can work remotely from. He works at a casino so that'd be hard...
 

rhcohen2014

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Med's Done....
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Eli51 said:
Outland Spousal Applicants can work in Canada if they get a Work or Religious Visa.
getting a work visa is very difficult, and requires an offer from an employer. while it's an "option", the applicant will proabably be pr before qualifying for a work visa.
 

markareader

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