How to get the VISITORS RECORD

[wanabecanadian]

My Wife is an American Citizen and I have applied to sponsor her get her PR so we can both live in Canada (Outland application). We are planning to drive together from USA to Canada soon and feel we should ask them to give her a Visitors Record (although she technically does not require a visa to enter Canada).

Not sure what the requirements are to get the Visitors Record. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Any help!


Thanks

 

[amikety]

She will need to show proof of how she plans to support herself while "visiting" Canada. You can show your paystubs and/or a letter from your employer. (If you've already applied for PR, hopefully you kept a copy of the employer letter and you can use that.)

You can also show proof of your application. If you have AIP or any confirmations from the government OR the receipt showing you have paid fees.

I would advise you to be the main conversationalist with the agents and make sure to use the word "visit" not "live together/with" or "move." You should ask for the VR. Tell the agent you would like your wife to remain in Canada until the PR is approved. We've seen a lot of people here given a year VR without much hassle.

Good luck!

 

[Creampop]

They are alot more lenient with Canadian/American couples, when I got my VR my husband and I had just been married 2 weeks we drove up to the IO in the booth told him right off we wanted a VR he said nothing and handed us the paper to go into immigration. Once inside we said the same thing we would like a VR so that I can remain in Canada thru the PR process, he asked my husband two questions... is this woman your wife, yes, will you support her until you have a decision on the PR application, yes, which was still in our hands we had not yet mailed it. there was some small talk and joking around in between but that was the gist of it 10 mins later I had my VR. I had everything application, receipt for fee's paid, marriage certificate but in the long run all that was required was me, my passport, my husband, and our marriage certificate. Good Luck!

 

[blueangel371115]

They are alot more lenient with Canadian/American couples... Once inside we said the same thing we would like a VR so that I can remain in Canada thru the PR process, he asked my husband two questions... is this woman your wife, yes, will you support her until you have a decision on the PR application, yes, which was still in our hands we had not yet mailed it. there was some small talk and joking around in between but that was the gist of it 10 mins later I had my VR. I had everything application, receipt for fee's paid, marriage certificate but in the long run all that was required was me, my passport, my husband, and our marriage certificate. Good Luck!

If my husband can support me and intends to, is that enough? So he needs his paystubs with him? can I show my personal account info and our joint one?

 

[Creampop]

He didn't have to "show" anything... was just a question he answered after that he let my husband and our 2 children go back to the car and wait because my 9 yr old had more questions then we did... why do you wear a vest?, why do you have a gun?, are you like the police? so he just wanted to get him out LOL

 

[blueangel371115]

cool cool. That's straightforward enough.

 

[blueangel371115]

An update, returned to Canada after going home for Thanksgiving, I was issued a visitor's record ( They told me to get one, I didn't request one but I said that it was s good idea). They asked me the standard questions of how much money I had, how I would support myself,etc. I now have 6 months but I'm heading home for a meeting in two weeks, can I use the same visitor's record? I really don't want to have to go through that all again( they seem to be getting annoyed ). And I really can't miss the meeting. And I am definitely not just leaving and returning to restart my time. I have responsibilties at home.
Oddly enough, they mentioned immigration again. Did I have my application and know the rules? I said yes and I do have the paperwork and yess I would file as soon as we were married ( my fiance was with me) They have mentioned it every time for the last couple trips.

 

[amikety]

A Visitor's Record is usually good for one entry. You will probably get a new one when you enter Canada again.

 

[blueangel371115]

Ah, I thought so. as always I like to check. at least my new passport will get more than one stamp in it