If I am living with my spouse abroad.. is a visa issued after intent right away?

[ProGuard]

Hi there

I am a Canadian Citizen and have been living with my wife in her country for 2 years on and off now and I am a resident of that country.. I keep seeing it says If sponsor does not reside in canada and intent is shown to return and the following terms when, at the time, once visa is issued etc I would like to know what exactly does this mean?? does it mean she will be given a visa if some intent is shown to return or still its a MAYBE MAYBE NOT thing depending. I dont get it


Please tell me if anyone knows

Thanks

 

[computergeek]

You have to convince the visa officer that it is your intent to return to Canada once your spouse has been granted permanent residency. People do this through a variety of techniques: job offers, interviews for jobs, letters from family, evidence of property ownership in Canada, evidence you are working with a rental agent or real estate agent. I've heard of people sending in Craigslist advertisements showing that they are shopping for a place to live and/or a job.

There's no hard and fast rule here: you just have to provide the officer with enough evidence that she or he can reach the conclusion that you are planning on returning to Canada.

 

[ProGuard]

Thanks for your reply


So does this mean there is no scrutinizing decision on the application such as bad faith and a visa is simply given if my intent is shown with proof?? or still it is assessed on bad faith and similar requirements then a decision is made.

 

[computergeek]

Thanks for your reply


So does this mean there is no scrutinizing decision on the application such as bad faith and a visa is simply given if my intent is shown with proof?? or still it is assessed on bad faith and similar requirements then a decision is made.

The standard of evaluation is "balance of probabilities" so there's no presumption you are acting in bad faith. Note that you shouldn't lie to CIC because that CAN lead to serious problems in the future. But they won't assume you are lying to them, either.

 

[Zouk Princesse]

Thanks for your reply


So does this mean there is no scrutinizing decision on the application such as bad faith and a visa is simply given if my intent is shown with proof?? or still it is assessed on bad faith and similar requirements then a decision is made.

I think you're completely misunderstanding that statement. You are still required to go through the same application process as everyone else, and still subject to the same level of scrutiny, burden of proof, etc. All it's saying is that in your case, you have one ADDITIONAL requirement, which is to prove your intent to return to Canada long term. This is to prevent people from obtaining PR status for spouses when they have no intention of building a life in Canada.