HELP! 6 months in sponsored wife wants divorce - cond 51

[allizwell2]

Hi guys,

Not that long ago I was frequenting this forum to help me get through the difficult time of waiting for a loved one (wife) to arrive. Cut to the chase - not even 6 months in the day she gets a job in her field of study, same evening she says she wants a divorce and moves out the next day. I was shattered and have now been able to gather myself to do something about this. It's been almost 4 months since she's left the house - no contact what so ever. At this point it's quite evident that she married used me to get PR. She's still in Canada working at the job, and she and her family did the whole, don't report/contact any government authority regarding her status. A blessing in disguise has been the condition 51 on her visa and I need support and direction from the kind folks here on how to report her and to which authorities. Additional support in terms on divorce process, etc. would greatly be appreciated as well.

Thank you,

Al.

 

[Alurra71]

First off, let me say I'm very sorry to hear of your situation.

You should call CIC first off to let them know the situation. They will likely direct you to file a report with CBSA and give you a number to call. I would be sure to file the reports to those two agencies at a minimum. Give them any details they might need to know such as her name/address/whereabouts, if you know them. They will do their own investigation and will decide her fate.

Best of luck to you.

 

[LaLa320]

Hi guys,

Not that long ago I was frequenting this forum to help me get through the difficult time of waiting for a loved one (wife) to arrive. Cut to the chase - not even 6 months in the day she gets a job in her field of study, same evening she says she wants a divorce and moves out the next day. I was shattered and have now been able to gather myself to do something about this. It's been almost 4 months since she's left the house - no contact what so ever. At this point it's quite evident that she married used me to get PR. She's still in Canada working at the job, and she and her family did the whole, don't report/contact any government authority regarding her status. A blessing in disguise has been the condition 51 on her visa and I need support and direction from the kind folks here on how to report her and to which authorities. Additional support in terms on divorce process, etc. would greatly be appreciated as well.

Thank you,

Al.

Hi Al

I'm sorry to hear this! Definitely report the breakdown of the marriage to CIC! Hopefully they send her packing if she did indeed use you to get PR. Take care of reporting this right away, it's people like her that make it difficult for couples who are truly in a genuine relationship to get their PR.

Again, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, i hope this difficult time will pass soon. Just curious, did she not know about the condition 51? or has that time passed/expired?

 

[scylla]

Hopefully they send her packing if she did indeed use you to get PR. Take care of reporting this right away, it's people like her that make it difficult for couples who are truly in a genuine relationship to get their PR.

It doesn't actually matter whether she used him for the visa or not. Since she has condition 51 on her visa she is obligated to stay with her partner for 2 years to keep her PR status. So she should be sent packing regardless.

 

[LaLa320]

It doesn't actually matter whether she used him for the visa or not. Since she has condition 51 on her visa she is obligated to stay with her partner for 2 years to keep her PR status. So she should be sent packing regardless.

Seen this before and CIC has done nothing, even though the breakdown was reported. The person is still here, still working away, despite this condition. That's why I say 'Hopefully'

 

[CdnandTrini]

Hi guys,

Not that long ago I was frequenting this forum to help me get through the difficult time of waiting for a loved one (wife) to arrive. Cut to the chase - not even 6 months in the day she gets a job in her field of study, same evening she says she wants a divorce and moves out the next day. I was shattered and have now been able to gather myself to do something about this. It's been almost 4 months since she's left the house - no contact what so ever. At this point it's quite evident that she married used me to get PR. She's still in Canada working at the job, and she and her family did the whole, don't report/contact any government authority regarding her status. A blessing in disguise has been the condition 51 on her visa and I need support and direction from the kind folks here on how to report her and to which authorities. Additional support in terms on divorce process, etc. would greatly be appreciated as well.

Thank you,

Al.

Al, so sorry to hear about your situation and I hope you have some friends or family support. Also please disregard anyone who tries to say "I told you so". Most people who fall in love are taking risks of all kinds and I pray you do not let this situation (once you are recovered of course) harden your heart.

Unfortunately, I have also seen the same lack of action that LaLa320 spoke of - even if your situation is reported CIC and/or CBSA may not act upon it due to resource constraints. If you really want some action you may have to go directly to your MP or the immigration minister's office, or both

Barring that you could contact the press, then the gov't will be "shamed" into acting on your behalf. Lastly, you could contact her employer as she may be "technically" working out of status due to condition 51. They could ask to see her passport and COPR and read that for themselves. Even if her employer cannot do this, I am sure it will cause some concern for them and they will not want to get "involved" with a potential problem like that.

I personally might want to contact a lawyer just because condition 51 has not been around long enough for challenges or precedents (that I am aware of ) and it will need to be interpreted I'm sure, in many different contexts and scenarios. I would want to know the impact this may have on you as well as your estranged spouse. If I really believed the person was cold and calculating and strategic the whole time, I would probably try really hard to ensure she would not be able to do this type of thing again.

But, if you believe that she was sincere when you were in a relationship before you married (and right after) and she may have fallen out of love with you through no fault of yours or hers (stuff like this happens) then I might not be so quick to act in a manner that felt like it was being motivated by revenge. Speaking for myself here not assuming anything on your part. You have to do what is right for you and will give you peace at the end of the day. None of us can make someone love us but we can attempt to hold others accountable for dishonest intentions or premeditated plans of deception that will cause harm to others.

Again my sympathies and prayers for this circumstance to be resolved in the best way possible.

 

[gsize]

Tread carefully my friend. If she goes on welfare, you are responsible for another 2 1/2 years.

I hope you find strength to guide you through this situation.

We will see if condition 51 has any teeth.

You will come out of this stronger and wiser. Furthermore, Karma can be a bitch. She will get hers !

 

[etienbjel]

Hi,

Sorry to hear this. But as gsize said, tread carefully. And, don't act too fast.

As far as I understand it, Condition 51 is more applicable to the sponsor rather than the applicant. It's more of a contract to protect CIC and leaves all financial burdens on the sponsor.

If you start throwing her name at CIC and CBSA, she could (in theory) retaliate by quitting her job and seeking social assistance. I think it's best to keep quiet until you consult a good immigration lawyer who is up to speed on Condition 51.

 

[zardoz]

Hi,

Sorry to hear this. But as gsize said, tread carefully. And, don't act too fast.

As far as I understand it, Condition 51 is more applicable to the sponsor rather than the applicant. It's more of a contract to protect CIC and leaves all financial burdens on the sponsor.

If you start throwing her name at CIC and CBSA, she could (in theory) retaliate by quitting her job and seeking social assistance. I think it's best to keep quiet until you consult a good immigration lawyer who is up to speed on Condition 51.

That's incorrect. Condition 51 is to protect the sponsor, not the new PR or CIC. It was brought in as a direct response to situations like this one.

 

[Ka101]

You should call CIC and no need to hire Lawyer or to go to MP, just call CIC and tell them that your spouse used you to gain entry into Canada and is no longer living with you.

 

[scylla]

As far as I understand it, Condition 51 is more applicable to the sponsor rather than the applicant. It's more of a contract to protect CIC and leaves all financial burdens on the sponsor.

If you start throwing her name at CIC and CBSA, she could (in theory) retaliate by quitting her job and seeking social assistance. I think it's best to keep quiet until you consult a good immigration lawyer who is up to speed on Condition 51.

No - that's not what condition 51 is about - your understanding of this rule is completely inaccurate. Condition 51 applies to the applicant (not sponsor). It states that the applicant must remain with the sponsor for at least two years after become a PR to retain PR.

There is no need to keep quiet or spend money to consult with a good immigration lawyer. The right thing to do is to report the relationship breakdown (and suspected marriage of convenience) to CIC as soon as possible.

 

[O ravel]

CALL CIC ASAP

 

[sohaib1]

VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT!

isn't there a condition like 2 years you have to stay with sposnor, or you will no longer be PR. Just report to canadian immigration, what happend they will send her back, if she used you. I belive she used you