live in Canada vs Visit

[Screenager]

Sponsor (Citizen) lives outside Canada with Principal Applicant.
Sponsor last "lived" in Canada in 1999.

Sponsor went to Canada in 2010 and got SIN card made, Ontario Photo ID and Health Card. It was a 20-day visit and sponsor came back after the visit. Does Ontario Photo ID and Health Card mean one was a resident when one got them?

Now, Form IMM5532E Sponsorship Evaluation and Relationship Questionnaire
When did you last live in Canada? ___________ Is it ok for the Sponsor to write 1999 in this. Can CIC point out that SIN card, and Ontario photo ID and health card were issued in 2010 and imply that sponsor had lived in Canada in 2010 when sponsor got these documents. It was only for 20 days. Any potential trouble?

 

[scylla]

Just to be clear - is the sponsor a PR who is now sponsoring their spouse/common law partner for Permanent Residency?

 

[Screenager]

Just to be clear - is the sponsor a PR who is now sponsoring their spouse/common law partner for Permanent Residency?

Sponsor is a Canadian Citizen living exclusively outside Canada.

 

[Lashen]

Sponsor is a Canadian Citizen living exclusively outside Canada.

Just state where the sponsor has been living for the past 10years. Sponsor is a Canadian citizen, so no big deal, however, sponsor must prove that he/she intends to move to Canada when your PR is approved. Your sponsor can prove by providing employment letter from Canada, arrangement made with families in Ghana to move back, purchase of house/condo/townhouse, letter of admission to educational institution etc. All your sponsor needs to show is that he/she will move to Canada permanently with you once you are approved!!!

 

[Screenager]

Just state where the sponsor has been living for the past 10years. Sponsor is a Canadian citizen, so no big deal, however, sponsor must prove that he/she intends to move to Canada when your PR is approved. Your sponsor can prove by providing employment letter from Canada, arrangement made with families in Ghana to move back, purchase of house/condo/townhouse, letter of admission to educational institution etc. All your sponsor needs to show is that he/she will move to Canada permanently with you once you are approved!!!

Thanks for your answer. Thats all fine.. but im asking about a specific situation here. Where Sponsor last lived in Canada in 1999. But got their SIN, Photo ID and HEalth Card made on trip to Canada in 2010.
Does getting Photo ID and Health Card imply that you were living in Canada when you got them? IF Yes. (This might be a trouble)
Then what does the sponsor write in the question in IMM5532E asking "When did you last live in Canada".

I read some where that only residents are entitled to a health card/photo ID.

 

[canadianwoman]

The 20-day visit when the sponsor got the ID was just a visit. He or she was not residing in Canada then. The sponsor last lived in Canada in 1999. The only questioning that may occur is if the sponsor used the health card to access health care, because one is supposed to be resident in the province to do so.
It is true that only residents are supposed to get a health card, but the fact the sponsor managed to do so does not mean he or she was resident in Canada at the time. 20 days is not enough time to be resident in Ontario to legitimately get a health card. It appears it was just a mistake. Still, I think it is unlikely CIC will question this.

 

[Screenager]

The 20-day visit when the sponsor got the ID was just a visit. He or she was not residing in Canada then. The sponsor last lived in Canada in 1999. The only questioning that may occur is if the sponsor used the health card to access health care, because one is supposed to be resident in the province to do so.
It is true that only residents are supposed to get a health card, but the fact the sponsor managed to do so does not mean he or she was resident in Canada at the time. 20 days is not enough time to be resident in Ontario to legitimately get a health card. It appears it was just a mistake. Still, I think it is unlikely CIC will question this.

Should sponsor write an explanation on a separate sheet of paper explaining this mistake, or will this be like unnecessarily inviting scrutiny.
Sponsor has never used the health card. (which is now expired also).

 

[Lashen]

Should sponsor write an explanation on a separate sheet of paper explaining this mistake, or will this be like unnecessarily inviting scrutiny.
Sponsor has never used the health card. (which is now expired also).

Getting these ID's doesn't mean you are living in Canada. In fact, it's relevant to your application. Submit documents you have with your sponsor at where you are staying (rental agreements etc). Your sponsor actually entered Canada, 16 years ago (1999 if I'm correct). Even if they ask for addresses, it will be for the past 10 years. Just forget about the documents he applied for and received during the 20days. He is entitled to it but it doesn't mean he must remain in Canada because of health ID ETC

 

[canadianwoman]

Should sponsor write an explanation on a separate sheet of paper explaining this mistake, or will this be like unnecessarily inviting scrutiny.
Sponsor has never used the health card. (which is now expired also).

No, don't explain this. It is not relevant to the sponsorship in any case, and there is no way a 20-day visit would count as residing in Canada.

 

[arpitaggarwal89]

Should sponsor write an explanation on a separate sheet of paper explaining this mistake, or will this be like unnecessarily inviting scrutiny.
Sponsor has never used the health card. (which is now expired also).

IMM5532E Part A Question 6 : When did you last live in Canada?

Sponsor was living in Canada until April 1994. Currently sponsor lives in US.
But recently she visited Canada for one day visit on Jan 2nd 2020. Same day transit from US to Canada and back to US.

What did you finally filled on your form and what was the result of that ?

@canadianwoman Any suggestions/inputs for my case ? Looks similar to that of @Screenager

 

[steaky]

IMM5532E Part A Question 6 : When did you last live in Canada?

Sponsor was living in Canada until April 1994. Currently sponsor lives in US.
But recently she visited Canada for one day visit on Jan 2nd 2020. Same day transit from US to Canada and back to US.

What did you finally filled on your form and what was the result of that ?

@canadianwoman Any suggestions/inputs for my case ? Looks similar to that of @Screenager

I would write last live in 1994. The one day is merely a visit.