Form IMM5481E

[Jason12345]

We have been looking at this form and as my sponsor is a current student we need to select the unemployed option. it says "Give details on your currently situation and indicate how you support yourself."

Here is what we have. Is this a correct and strong answer or would you add more to it??

I left my job for maternity leave in March. Since then I have not worked because I gave birth to my son on the 2nd of May 2014. Up until this date I have been a stay at home mum and my common law partner has paid the bills. Please find enclosed a copy of my bank statement. It shows I have funds to last us if my common law partner Jason was to lose his job. This would keep us going until I found myself employment.
I intend to go back to school in November as a nursing student to finish the final 2 years of my degree. However I declare that if my partner was to lose his job and be unemployed I would drop out of school and find employment which would be able to support us both until he found work again. I will never take it upon myself to claim welfare and will always strive to make money for my family if my common law partner is unable to.

 

[Jason12345]

Also i have added a picture below. The yellow sections are these correct? My partner is sponsoring me which would be 1 for number '4 Yourself'
Then in 5a the number in that box is 1 because she is just sponsoring myself.

Then number 7 at the bottom of the picture. Would that be 2 or just the 1 which i put.

These forms are so confusing and the guide line form really doesn't help that much.


Thanks for anyone who can help.

 

[brucem]

Hi Jason

I believe you have the numbers correct in the form. In terms of the explanation I take it you are working in Canada at the moment? If so you could detail your employment and how secure this is or get a letter from your employer etc. However, simply saying that your partner will get a job if you were to lose your job might not suffice. CIC are looking for robust plans to ensure that you won't require welfare, having savings is a good start but also having a plan to fall back on would be helpful. Does she have parents/relatives/siblings that would be willing to help out? Maybe more senior members can advise a but an officer might question what would happen if your partner could not find a job? Personally I would just be a bit more careful about how you word it.

Bruce

 

[canuck_in_uk]

The wording is pretty bad. Avoid talking about losing jobs, dropping out of school, claiming welfare etc.

Instead, focus on the fact that you are supporting the family while your partner is on maternity. Provide a letter from your employer and copies of your wage slips. Include your bank statements showing that you guys have savings. Your partner can detail how she will be returning to finish her degree while you support the family and upon completion, can expect to earn X amount as a nurse. If you guys have family willing to write letters saying they can help you financially if you need it, that is also helpful.

Example:

I am currently a stay-at-home mother. My partner works for XX earning XX, which is more than sufficient to support out family. We also have XX in savings. I will return to school in Nov and upon finishing my nursing degree, can expect to obtain employment as a nurse earning XX. Our families will also provide us with any financial support if needed.

 

[ashia]

Hmm, with the number I believe we putted 2, not 1, as it is my sponsor and me, added, gives 2.
We already applied, I am confused and of course worried now...

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hmm, with the number I believe we putted 2, not 1, as it is my sponsor and me, added, gives 2.
We already applied, I am confused and of course worried now...

2 is correct. You must add questions 4-6 together to get the answer for question 7.