LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[Waiting2014]

Here are my 2 cents FWIW:

If you used your spouse in obtaining points to qualify, it will definitely cause problems if you get divorced or separated. However, if you did not, and qualified all by yourself, it technically should not have any impact, as long as you inform them and sign an affidavit that you will never sponsor him (that is what I had to do, since I am separated from my wife - but I did this right from the start of the application process). However, as takhan above pointed out, I STRONGLY suggest, not to do any of this because it could cause issues, delays and all kinds of unnecessary practical problems. Only go this route, if you absolutely have no other choice.

Secondly, your spouse can do literally nothing, now that you've been approved for the PR (since you are the PA). However with that said, these things work in theory and sometimes cause some problems in reality. So it might be in your best interest to work things out diplomatically with your spouse, till you land.

Once you land and "officially" become a PR, you are 100% safe. No one can do anything at that point. You don't need to inform anybody of anything, and you can file for a divorce by yourself if you wish, without any problems whatsoever, as long as you have been a resident of the state you wish to reside in, for a particular period of time (it varies from state to state, but it is typically a few months).

If Canadian immigration authorities have not been informed of your separation or divorce, I think your spouse could still enter on his visa (before expiry), and become a PR. However, I'm not entirely sure about this, because I read somewhere that dependents can only arrive AFTER the principal applicant has landed (or something like that). Someone with more knowledge about this than me can help you with this.

Thanks Captain for the response.

I luckily did not claim any points from him, i got visa on my own points only. He did not help me with anything in this process.

I will do the landing and get my PR card first but my question is:

Without getting separated, can I take my son along with me for landing so that he also gets his PR card?
Do I need to get any kind of permission or approval from my spouse to take my son along?
Also if my spouse enters Canada before I file a divorce, will his PR be cancelled once we will get separated?


Please advise!

 

[Waiting2014]

I'm very sorry you are facing this at such a stressful time, and sincerely wish you the best of luck.

Thanks Lammawitch for your responses

In a normai scenario (no separation or divorce from my spouse) can I take my son along without any issues?

Please help!

 

[Waiting2014]

Sorry to hear about your problems.

There will be no problem if you land alone at first. Lots of people do just that. If you do get legally separated from your spouse, you have to inform CIC about it, and your spouse can no longer enter Canada as your dependent. Bear in mind that if you do get separated, and you want to take your son to Canada, you must mandatorily submit a consent form signed by your spouse, stating that he has no objection to your son being taken to Canada by you.

Thank you Rahul for your advise.

Do I still need consent from my spouse for my son if I land before our separation and before my spouse enters canada?

 

[new_migration]

Thanks Lammawitch for your responses

In a normai scenario (no separation or divorce from my spouse) can I take my son along without any issues?

Please help!

Until unless he files a case against you, it won`t be any issue. If he files a case against you you are going to be in big trouble...Because it against the fathers decision you are taking child to Canada..

 

[kuskus]

Thanks Captain for the response.

I luckily did not claim any points from him, i got visa on my own points only. He did not help me with anything in this process.

I will do the landing and get my PR card first but my question is:

Without getting separated, can I take my son along with me for landing so that he also gets his PR card?
Do I need to get any kind of permission or approval from my spouse to take my son along?
Also if my spouse enters Canada before I file a divorce, will his PR be cancelled once we will get separated?


Please advise!

To the best of my knowledge, if the PR visa was issued to all 3 of you, yes you can take your son with you.

If your husband enters Canada before his visa expires and is granted permanent residency, his PR will not be cancelled if you guys divorce.

 

[new_migration]

Thank you Rahul for your advise.

Do I still need consent from my spouse for my son if I land before our separation and before my spouse enters canada?

Dear., i would argue to contact a good immigration lawyer rather than depending on forums because nobody in this forum can give you better suggestion everyone here playing guessing game, So never depend on these forums and taking suggestions on these kind of sensitive matters and lose you hard earned Visa...

 

[Lammawitch]

Thanks Lammawitch for your responses

In a normai scenario (no separation or divorce from my spouse) can I take my son along without any issues?

Please help!

Yes, you can take your son with you, because he already has a PR visa, agreed to by his father.

HOWEVER, & this has nothing to do with immigration, some airlines, & border agents, may require a letter of consent from the non-travelling parent for a child to travel, even if the parents are not separated/divorced.

 

[FSWCIO]

Thanks Lammawitch for your responses

In a normai scenario (no separation or divorce from my spouse) can I take my son along without any issues?

Please help!

As a principal applicant you can take or leave any of your dependent without any consent documents or whatsoever. It's your baby... Don't worry and fly without tension

 

[Lammawitch]

As a principal applicant you can take or leave any of your dependent without any consent documents or whatsoever. It's your baby... Don't worry and fly without tension

While not an *immigration* matter, this is not true. See my response above.

 

[Waiting2014]

Dear., i would argue to contact a good immigration lawyer rather than depending on forums because nobody in this forum can give you better suggestion everyone here playing guessing game, So never depend on these forums and taking suggestions on these kind of sensitive matters and lose you hard earned Visa...

Sure thanks for the suggestion...do you know any lawyer who can help me with these doubts?

 

[Waiting2014]

To the best of my knowledge, if the PR visa was issued to all 3 of you, yes you can take your son with you.

If your husband enters Canada before his visa expires and is granted permanent residency, his PR will not be cancelled if you guys divorce.

Thanks Kuskus!

 

[Waiting2014]

Yes, you can take your son with you, because he already has a PR visa, agreed to by his father.

HOWEVER, & this has nothing to do with immigration, some airlines, & border agents, may require a letter of consent from the non-travelling parent for a child to travel, even if the parents are not separated/divorced.

Thanks again Lamma.....I will check on that

 

[Waiting2014]

As a principal applicant you can take or leave any of your dependent without any consent documents or whatsoever. It's your baby... Don't worry and fly without tension

Thanks for the response

 

[Moe2010]

Hi all - I am about to head to the airport heading towards Vancouver for my landing procedures. The COPR documents are bigger than the standard A4 size and i will be carrying the long envelop like an idiot Is it ok if i fold the documents in half? I know its a silly question but i dont want to risk it.

For my PoF, i am taking around 3000 in cash split between USD and CAD. I have brought both a 1 month and 6 months statement as a proof of the remaining funds from my local bank. that should work, right? I can still withdraw cash if i should.

a prompt response would be highly appreciated.

 

[FSWCIO]

Hi all - I am about to head to the airport heading towards Vancouver for my landing procedures. The COPR documents are bigger than the standard A4 size and i will be carrying the long envelop like an idiot Is it ok if i fold the documents in half? I know its a silly question but i dont want to risk it.

For my PoF, i am taking around 3000 in cash split between USD and CAD. I have brought both a 1 month and 6 months statement as a proof of the remaining funds from my local bank. that should work, right? I can still withdraw cash if i should.

a prompt response would be highly appreciated.

folding COPR is fine.
About the POF it's perfect. No need to carry whole lot money with you. you are not a moving bank right?
have a pleasant flight. best of luck...