I want to move back to Canada with my American Spouse...

[Nazduende]

Relax! It is definitely not that complicated as you thought.
1. In most cases, finger print scan is not required. If CIC requests, it would happen after you submit your application before CIC approves it. However, you need to provide police certificate in your application package. When you get it done in the states, finger print scan is required by FBI. I’m not too sure whether applicant will be asked to do the finger print scan when landing (at airport or border).
2. Some ppl get interviewed during their PR application. Commonly there are two types interviews: one is that CIC has questions/doubts about the genuineness of your marriage. The other one is called landing interview. Basically after interview, they will let you know whether your application is approved and ask you leave your passport. But interview is not that common.
3. After CIC reviews your application package and confirms it is complete, you will receive an email called acknowledgment of receipt (aor1). Then medical request will be sent to you soon. Your spouse need to find a panel physician listed on CIC website. Pick one close to you and get it done ASAP. The panel physician will submit results to CIC. You don’t need to do anything .

These are all based on my limited knowledge and experience. Hope I explained clearly.

Ok perfect... for the police certificate, does that apply for me and my husband as well as the finger scans?

Thanks so much, the info you gave was all so helpful!

 

[Nazduende]

1. No. Biometrics are not currently required for US citizens, although the CIC's requirements are always subject to change. He will, however, have to submit fingerprints for his police check to the FBI.
2. Interviews only occur when there is a suspicion that the relationship is not genuine. As long as you provide the proofs required in the checklist, then you should not be interviewed.
3. During the application process, you will receive a request for the medical exam, which is completed within 30 days of the request. It can be done in the US or Canada, but must be done by a panel physician. There is a list on the CIC website where you can find the one closest to you. The MD will submit all the correct paperwork on your behalf so you have no need to mail anything.

Ok great, thanks for your time!

Also, when my husband gets his finger prints for his police check, will the FBI people give us that info/copy so we can give the copy to CIC attached to our other sponsoring forms?

 

[shirleyfeng1985]

Ok perfect... for the police certificate, does that apply for me and my husband as well as the finger scans?

Thanks so much, the info you gave was all so helpful!

Only for your husband.

 

[Nazduende]

Only for your husband.

Ok! Thanks again, I appreciate the time you took in helping me. Hope you have a good one! I’ll be sure to come back if I have any other questions haha. I can’t definitely count on you and this page

 

[shirleyfeng1985]

Ok! Thanks again, I appreciate the time you took in helping me. Hope you have a good one! I’ll be sure to come back if I have any other questions haha. I can’t definitely count on you and this page

my pleasure! Good luck to your application.
You can find all information you need here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp
Let me know if you have any question later.

 

[Costellery]

I am glad I found this forum. My boyfriend and I are beyond confused as to who is going to sponsor who. We are both retired. He is Canadian. I am American. We want to get married, but not sure which way to do this. We plan on doing warmer weather in Quebec and winters in US. Because of the health insurance issues, which is better? I believe as an expat I can still get spousal social security and medicare in the states for him. Is it necessary to sponsor when married? Do we need to give up driver's licenses etc. to our country depending on who is doing the sponsoring? It is so difficult to get a straight answer for these questions. I've talked to 2 immigration lawyers which was basically a waste of time and money. I also heard that I would be over-taxed on my US income in Quebec, even though there is a Canadian/US agreement. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MalaSara]

I'm glad I found these questions and answers
You guys helped us out a lot....
My other question is what about my son who was born in USA what kind of paperwork do I need for him?I'm a Canadian citizen my husband is US citizen and my son was born in USA so US citizen?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I'm glad I found these questions and answers
You guys helped us out a lot....
My other question is what about my son who was born in USA what kind of paperwork do I need for him?I'm a Canadian citizen my husband is US citizen and my son was born in USA so US citizen?

If you were born in Canada or naturalized as a Canadian before the child was born, he is Canadian and you need to apply for his Certificate of Citizenship.