How to be sure that I am applying outland?

[OrangeTornado]

Hello,

My wife is a Canadian citizen and I am from the US. I'm fully aware of the difference between inland and outland applications, and I know i defiantly want to apply Outland. However my wife and I started filling out paperwork using the CIC's website and realized that there was never any clear indication of which type of application we where filling out. Is is the question that asks "What is the country of residence of the person being sponsored?", Because I've staying in Canada as a visitor for a few months. I know, I know, should have done this a lot sooner.

How can I be absolutely sure that we're applying Outland and not Inland?

Thanks for the help

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

Checklist, section 4.

 

[OrangeTornado]

Hi

Checklist, section 4.

Oh wow lol I see now. But wouldn't that conflict with information later on in the application? For example In section 7 of the same document we are asked if we live together. Would I say yes or no? We're staying at the same address as I'm visiting and both of our names are on the utility bill. We even have an occupancy agreement. Even if we answer no, there is a list of documents It wants us to choose one from, and the only ones we currently can provide are the ones proving that we live together.

Do we just fill it out as if I'm living in the states?

For the record I do still have a valid US Address. I could even go back and live there If I wanted, but you know. I'd rather be with my wife.

 

[MilesAway]

How would it conflict? It clearly says: I am currently living in Canada and I am applying under Family Class.

 

[OrangeTornado]

How would it conflict? It clearly says: I am currently living in Canada and I am applying under Family Class.

I'm assuming to apply outbound I would claim to be living outside Canada?

 

[Hurlabrick]

I'm assuming to apply outbound I would claim to be living outside Canada?

Explained here:

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousal_Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ_-_New_Application_Forms#Sponsored_Persons.2C_Item_4_-_how_do_I_specify_inland_or_outland.3F

 

[viva-c]

I'm assuming to apply outbound I would claim to be living outside Canada?

Nope. To put it simply: outland applications, you can be inside or outside Canada; inland applications, you must be inside Canada.

 

[OrangeTornado]

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Okay awesome this was excatly what I was looking for. Just out of curiosity what does it mean when it says that I'm not applying under family class?

 

[OrangeTornado]

Just ignore that horrible formatting lol

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Okay awesome this was excatly what I was looking for. Just out of curiosity what does it mean when it says that I'm not applying under family class?

Family Class = outland.

You ARE applying under the Family Class and you are living together in Canada. Do not use an American address.

 

[OrangeTornado]

Family Class = outland.

You ARE applying under the Family Class and you are living together in Canada. Do not use an American address.

So that would be... the first option right? I'm sorry I feel like I'm coming across as dense. Thanks for taking the time to explain all this, it's gets pretty overwhelming

 

[CDNPR2014]

So that would be... the first option right? I'm sorry I feel like I'm coming across as dense. Thanks for taking the time to explain all this, it's gets pretty overwhelming

no, you want the 3rd option "i am currently living in canada and am applying under the FAMILY CLASS".

The first option is for INLAND applications - "i am currently living and canada and applying under the spouse or commonlaw partner IN CANADA CLASS".

As an american, you certainly do NOT want to be applying through the "in canada class". Again, "in canada class" represents INLAND applications.

 

[OrangeTornado]

no, you want the 3rd option "i am currently living in canada and am applying under the FAMILY CLASS".

The first option is for INLAND applications - "i am currently living and canada and applying under the spouse or commonlaw partner IN CANADA CLASS".

As an american, you certainly do NOT want to be applying through the "in canada class". Again, "in canada class" represents INLAND applications.

Holy cow you guys a great. I think I finally have the terminology down. Thanks a ton