Hi Shorty2000
Being married before does not make you inadmissible, however if your friend was required to support her spouse on a previous sponsorship that she is still obligated to in Canada, then yes that is a red flag. Also being married more than once is also not inadmissible, however if these marital unions were within a short space of time then they may question the validity of the present union, they could also assume that she is doing a business wedding. Both ages are not reasons for concern. Another possible red flag maybe her economic standing, how will she support this person and her 5 children, even though this maybe an issue, once she meets the financial requirements this will not make her inadmissible, her husband does not have to be employed to be sponsored. However his track record that he is required to fill out on his application will say a lot about how he spent his years from 18 until present. Immigration is more flexible with spousal sponsorship and certain things that are inadmissible for Temporary Resident Visas are not for Spousal Sponsorship. His deportation in the United States may or may not cause a problem however if he has a criminal record and he is required to provide a FBI clearance then this maybe a red flag if he has an outstanding warrant, or the nature of his crimes were bad, especially if he has committed a federal crime this maybe an issue. Deportation I believe falls under federal law in the United States. Even so there is some form of reprieve under Canadian immigration law that allows a convicted person to be sponsored, I do not know much about this and you may require to read more about it. So my suggestion to your friend would be to see an immigration consultant to weigh her options wisely. However immigration is so strange its the most unusual cases that get through and not the standard procedure cases.
Sounds like your wait is almost over!!
