Hello everyone!
I just discovered this site after researching spousal sponsorship for Canada. Anyways I have a few question, and I promise to go through the variety of threads to gather more information.
I have been with my girlfriend, the Canadian citizen, since mid December, we met while we were both on vacation. We took an interest immediately with each other and have I flown and seen her in Canada 10 times since December 30th. We both are serious and committed to each other and are looking towards the next step which is marriage. We plan on getting married soon, in the next couple months in Alberta and then looking towards getting me in Canada on a more permanent basis. I have been through the CIC website many times, and have looked over the guides.
Is there anything I need to know about sponsorship that is not spelled out in the guides? I understand the process can take a while, but it's a necessary evil.
I understand I can stay in Canada during the process while being classified as a visitor. Is it difficult to get a temporary work visa or even a student visa during the same times? I want to become more specialized and classes start in the fall.
I recently got a nexus card which requires a background check/biometrics. Think that will help at all?
Do I need to get a certified background check in US for my application?
Are consultants a scam, or something to be considered?
Anything else I need to know. The whole thing seems daunting, but I'd like to be as educated as possible on the matter before we begin. Thank you!
I just discovered this site after researching spousal sponsorship for Canada. Anyways I have a few question, and I promise to go through the variety of threads to gather more information.
I have been with my girlfriend, the Canadian citizen, since mid December, we met while we were both on vacation. We took an interest immediately with each other and have I flown and seen her in Canada 10 times since December 30th. We both are serious and committed to each other and are looking towards the next step which is marriage. We plan on getting married soon, in the next couple months in Alberta and then looking towards getting me in Canada on a more permanent basis. I have been through the CIC website many times, and have looked over the guides.
Is there anything I need to know about sponsorship that is not spelled out in the guides? I understand the process can take a while, but it's a necessary evil.
I understand I can stay in Canada during the process while being classified as a visitor. Is it difficult to get a temporary work visa or even a student visa during the same times? I want to become more specialized and classes start in the fall.
I recently got a nexus card which requires a background check/biometrics. Think that will help at all?
Do I need to get a certified background check in US for my application?
Are consultants a scam, or something to be considered?
Anything else I need to know. The whole thing seems daunting, but I'd like to be as educated as possible on the matter before we begin. Thank you!