Marry and sponsor her... or wait till she comes here as a skilled worker in 2 yr

[Alex7737]

I live in Montreal and my girlfriend is in Philippines.
She will graduate as a medical laboratory technician this march then she plans to get a job to get experience for 2 years and then
she plans to apply to come to work in Canada as a skilled worker.(that gives her a PR status right?)
But if they deny her, since it's very competitive... so i'm wondering maybe i should marry her now, in Philippines, and sponsor her ASAP. Because waiting 2 years is already hard on me. Wouldn't want to extend that.
But would her education count here or will she need to re learn? She really loves her job and i want her to be accomplished.
But if they do permit her to come as a skilled worker, in 2 years, will the fact of her mentioning me, deny her entry because immigration officers will fear that she might marry me here, inland?
I also want to mention that i was on welfare for a year and recently got a job, 3 months ago.
I am no longer on social services, since 3 months already. Been working all this time. Full time.
How long do i need to keep this going before applying?
Their official conditions state that you only need to be off welfare to qualify and there's no exact income requirement or duration of employment.
I hope my past history of unemployment doesn't prevent me from sponsoring her in case that's what your advice suggests.

No idea what to do... what would my options be?
Any advice is very appreciated. Thank you guys.

 

[Christoph100]

I also want to mention that i was on welfare for a year and recently got a job, 3 months ago.
I hope my past history of unemployment doesn't prevent me from sponsoring her in case that's what your advice suggests.

If have been on welfare the chances of passing the 1st stage are slim. You would have to wait for some time to pass to show CIC that you have steady income and are no longer on social services.

 

[Alex7737]

If have been on welfare the chances of passing the 1st stage are slim. You would have to wait for some time to pass to show CIC that you have steady income and are no longer on social services.

I am no longer on social services, since 3 months already. Been working all this time. Full time.
How long do i need to keep this going before applying?
Their official conditions state that you only need to be off welfare to qualify and there's no exact income requirement or duration of employment.

 

[Christoph100]

I am no longer on social services, since 3 months already. Been working all this time. Full time.
How long do i need to keep this going before applying?
Their official conditions state that you only need to be off welfare to qualify and there's no exact income requirement or duration of employment.

Here is the problem when you request your Option C report (required) it will show that you were collecting from social services.

You may have to wait a year but I am not sure on this perhaps a senior member can chime in.

Your option c report is based on your income for the previous year.. Example applying for it now would show you were collecting for the year 2014.

 

[Alex7737]

Here is the problem when you request your Option C report (required) it will show that you were collecting from social services.

You may have to wait a year but I am not sure on this perhaps a senior member can chime in.

Your option c report is based on your income for the previous year.. Example applying for it now would show you were collecting for the year 2014.

It would show, yes, but i can provide a paper confirming that i no longer receive welfare and a paper from my employer, would that not qualify their official requirements?
I couldn't find anything on the requirements of being off welfare for a minimum of X years to qualify. Just that you have to be off of it and have a job.

 

[RajaJi]

Three months may not be enough to convince CIC that you will not go back to claim benefits from social services again. How long were you employed before you went on welfare? CIC may (not guaranteed) take that into consideration if you had a steady income and employment history prior to going on welfare.

IMO, CIC looks to make sure that you will be able to support your spouse after she becomes a PR and both or anyone of you will not go on welfare.