IMM5490 Question 30.

[m_and_m]

Hello,

We've already sent the application but I just realized there's one thing I probably haven't explained well. This question about receiving financial support from the sponsor. I answered "no", because we both work and used to share the bills and rent (while living together), so I don't receive regular support...of course if I needed something, my sponsor would help just like I would help him. I didn't realize so many answers need to be explained, and I haven't written any explanation to this situation. We included copies of a few transactions between our accounts since our bank wouldn't give us any joint account statement and now I'm wondering if it sounds like I have received financial support after all. Should I send them an explanation? As far as I know our file hasn't been processed yet so what should I do?

 

[tahsinmohammad]

Hello,

We've already sent the application but I just realized there's one thing I probably haven't explained well. This question about receiving financial support from the sponsor. I answered "no", because we both work and used to share the bills and rent (while living together), so I don't receive regular support...of course if I needed something, my sponsor would help just like I would help him. I didn't realize so many answers need to be explained, and I haven't written any explanation to this situation. We included copies of a few transactions between our accounts since our bank wouldn't give us any joint account statement and now I'm wondering if it sounds like I have received financial support after all. Should I send them an explanation? As far as I know our file hasn't been processed yet so what should I do?

Its advisable to send the documents ONLY when the Visa Officer requests you.I would suggest you to ignore this mistake at the moment and if they ask then send them an explanation letter...Good luck

 

[Sweden]

Its advisable to send the documents ONLY when the Visa Officer requests you.I would suggest you to ignore this mistake at the moment and if they ask then send them an explanation letter...Good luck

I agree.... i don't think it matters, as it's only one of the proofs, and nothing compulsory.... if it was not a regular thing, but more that you shared expenses whenever needed, then it's ok not to detail it much. I think the question is more intended for people that receive regular money transfer from their partner because they are not working for a reason or another, or because the partner lives in a country with a level of income much lower than Canada. it doesn't necessary apply to everybody.
Good luck,
Sweden

 

[m_and_m]

Thank you both for your help!

It's hard for me to avoid these "mistakes", I have read the guide and I have tried to understand every question as well as I possibly can, but when the guide says the exact same thing as the form, I did not think I had to explain every single thing to them! Ahh I don't like this, because I like doing things the right way and have tried to read a lot about this process and these forms.


tahsinmohammad : yes, I've heard that too which is why I didn't want to do anything without being sure it was ok. Thank you very much for replying

Sweden: once again your response is calming me down! Thank you so much! It's exactly that, we shared expenses while living together. But since he paid his part and I paid mine, I was (in my understanding) not receiving financial support.

well, if they ask about it I'll be happy to explain. I'm obviously panicking for anything that could be a problem or a delay.

 

[Sweden]

Thank you both for your help!

It's hard for me to avoid these "mistakes", I have read the guide and I have tried to understand every question as well as I possibly can, but when the guide says the exact same thing as the form, I did not think I had to explain every single thing to them! Ahh I don't like this, because I like doing things the right way and have tried to read a lot about this process and these forms.


tahsinmohammad : yes, I've heard that too which is why I didn't want to do anything without being sure it was ok. Thank you very much for replying

Sweden: once again your response is calming me down! Thank you so much! It's exactly that, we shared expenses while living together. But since he paid his part and I paid mine, I was (in my understanding) not receiving financial support.

well, if they ask about it I'll be happy to explain. I'm obviously panicking for anything that could be a problem or a delay.

You'll be fine! it was the same for us (we lived together and shared expenses, and depending on the money flow, one would pay more one month, and the other the month after) and that's pretty common for most couples already living together, so I didn't think that it was necessary to explain - and I didn't get asked for it later on, and got approved the day they opened my application in London... so I really don't think you should worry at all... remember - the application is the same for everybody, and some questions don't make sense for a couple, where others are relevant... so if you've filled out the forms to the best of your abilities, then it's probably more than enough... and if CIC or your VO wants more information, they will ask for it... in the meantime, just sit back and relax, because it's a long process and there is no reason to panic... if you are a genuine couple, you will be approved.... think about this whole immigration process as "WHEN" i will be approved, and not "IF" I will be approved.... it takes away a little of the anxiety...
Good luck,
Sweden

 

[canadianwoman]

I agree, it won't matter and there is no need to send any more info right now. If they ask at the interview, you can explain your financial arrangements as you did here.

 

[m_and_m]

Sweden: you're right, I'll wait for them to contact me if they have questions

Canadianwoman: thank you so much! It's really nice that people like you, who know a lot, help others like me who are pretty confused!