General questions re: outland sponsorship (London)

[apcmwh]

Hi - we're just about to take the plunge and are in the process of gathering up all the required documentation for an outland application through the London, UK office. We do have some general questions, though and would appreciate any insight:
1) We've been married for more than 10 years and been resident in the UK for that time -- what level of proof of relationship is actually required? Do we actually need to send dozens of photos? We're terrible at taking photographs of ourselves as a couple as, usually, one or the other of us is holding the camera!

Are there other documents which would be acceptable alternatives? For example, we have jointly owned our home for several years -- would something like the title deeds showing this from the UK Land Registry be helpful as proof? What about a statement from our bank stating that we've had a joint account for the duration of our marriage?

2) We've a daughter who was born to a naturalised Canadian citizen (her mother, who is also the sponsor of this application). Based on our reading of the immigration rules, it sounds like she is a also a Canadian citizen and would, therefore, not need to be included as a dependent on the application - is this correct?

3) We've seen some information online stating that financial support and pre-existing medical conditions (which are not harmful to the public) are not weighted as heavily for spousal sponsorships. Does anyone have any insight into this?

4) Due to our circumstances, it is possible that the sponsoree (is that a real word?) / PR applicant will receive a job offer in Canada while the spousal visa and related PR application is being processed. Is there any issue with also applying for a work permit (through the normal process) while the visa / PR is being processed? Our understanding from what we've read is that it shouldn't cause an issue but it would be great if someone could confirm from personal experience.

Thanks very much in advance.

 

[sidkrose]

1) If you've been married 10 years you will have plenty of proof of genuine relationship. Proof of joint property ownership, joint bank/credit accounts and the like are good. Send some photos though, perhaps wedding photos, or family photos? You don't need tons, just of some important events. You can also send things like cards, notes, proof of gifts, or trips you took together.

2) Correct.

3) Sponsors of spouses and/or dependant children are not required to have a certain income. You simply need to show that you have a plan to support yourselves (proof you're looking for jobs, or that you have some savings, or that you have friends or family who you can stay with when you first get to Canada). Spouses cannot be denied for medical reasons. (This wouldn't be very humane, would it? Denying spouses to live together because one of them has a bad illness? The Canadian government isn't THAT bad )

4)I'm pretty sure a work permit would not interfere with the PR application, but I'm not sure on that. Perhaps someone else can weigh in?

 

[apcmwh]

Great thank you. Can anyone provide any insight into applying for a work permit while an outland spousal visa is being processed? We just want to be sure that this will not cause any conflict.

 

[CharlieD10]

No conflict.

 

[apcmwh]

Lovely, thanks very much.