Option C printout

[ctcruiser]

I'm in the process of gathering everything to sponsor my Korean wife. I've lived here in Korea since the end of 2007, and I contacted CRA to find out about my option c printout. Because I have been a non resident and not filed taxes since the 2007 tax period, I was told that the option c for that year is the only one I can get. The only way to get a more recent one is to file a tax return for each year between 2008 til now. What are my options for the application process? I will be receiving the 2007 option c very soon and was going to include a letter explaining why I don't have a more recent one. Will this be enough? I also have the letter from my employer showing my salary etc. This is my biggest concern so far.

 

[Gumper]

I'm in the process of gathering everything to sponsor my Korean wife. I've lived here in Korea since the end of 2007, and I contacted CRA to find out about my option c printout. Because I have been a non resident and not filed taxes since the 2007 tax period, I was told that the option c for that year is the only one I can get. The only way to get a more recent one is to file a tax return for each year between 2008 til now. What are my options for the application process? I will be receiving the 2007 option c very soon and was going to include a letter explaining why I don't have a more recent one. Will this be enough? I also have the letter from my employer showing my salary etc. This is my biggest concern so far.

I think you're on the right track. Not sure the 2007 Option C is necessary, but go ahead & include it with your addendum if you want (since you've already sent for it). Proof of income from your current position probably more relevant at this point. (If you've managed to save a bit of money include a copy of bank statement.) Most important will be your ability to show a plan for re-establishing yourself in Canada. Do you have any job prospects back there? Show your past work experience, diplomas/degrees, etc. and indicate what you plan to do to re-enter the Canadian workforce. Also a letter from a family member (or other) confirming accommodations while you re-establish can be helpful. I think they just want to see you have thought it all through, even if nothing is guaranteed & you won't actually get a job until once you're back.

 

[ctcruiser]

Thanks For the reply Gumper,
So far I have a letter from my parents about staying there rent free, two letters from friends confirming that I'm returning and that they'll help me, and a copy of an email from my brother about buying a car. Hopefully that will be most if what I need to prove I'm settling there. I can't do much about job offers yet because we plan on applying about 2 months before we go to Canada. I also have my letter from my employer. I'm just worried because I know the Option C is a "required document." I want want this issue to cause delays in the process.

 

[Gumper]

Thanks For the reply Gumper,
So far I have a letter from my parents about staying there rent free, two letters from friends confirming that I'm returning and that they'll help me, and a copy of an email from my brother about buying a car. Hopefully that will be most if what I need to prove I'm settling there. I can't do much about job offers yet because we plan on applying about 2 months before we go to Canada. I also have my letter from my employer. I'm just worried because I know the Option C is a "required document." I want want this issue to cause delays in the process.

I would say you're on the right track. Again, no one expects you to have job in hand when you return but an indication of your plans is a good idea, this is precisely what they ask for in question 11 on IMM5540. So you write a note (either in the box or in an addendum to that effect, i.e. "I'm a cook/bricklayer/banker..., and it is my intention to pursue a career as such by reconnecting with old colleagues/upgrading my xyz qualifications, etc.") With your current job you've obviously proved yourself capable of finding gainful employment (in a foreign country no less), and that is really the idea as I understand it, i.e. CIC's main concern is restricting people who have previously been on welfare.

As for your concern about Option C as a "required document", yes it is if you are currently resident in Canada. Others may correct me, but as far as I understand it since you have indicated here & will do so on IMM1344 that you are non-resident and have been for the past 5 years, it's a simple matter of explaining this as the reason for which you don't have an Option C form. With the supporting documents (employer's letter, etc.) and any other pertinent information (maybe bank statements?), plus your residency re-establishment plans, I don't see any issues.

 

[amjad1002]

My wife living in korea since 5 years and she did not submit before tax so so first submit her 5 year tax through one accountant and then she get her option C directly from Canada tax depart.

 

[bartjones]

I'm in the process of gathering everything to sponsor my Korean wife. I've lived here in Korea since the end of 2007, and I contacted CRA to find out about my option c printout. Because I have been a non resident and not filed taxes since the 2007 tax period, I was told that the option c for that year is the only one I can get. The only way to get a more recent one is to file a tax return for each year between 2008 til now. What are my options for the application process? I will be receiving the 2007 option c very soon and was going to include a letter explaining why I don't have a more recent one. Will this be enough? I also have the letter from my employer showing my salary etc. This is my biggest concern so far.

Just include the Option "C" for 2007 and the explanation as to why you can't provide a more recent one. That will satisfy the Document #17 requirement. The letter from your employer satisfies the requirements of Document #18. On those two documents you'll be fine.

You may want to join the Korea specific thread here. A few of us have gone through/are going through the process from Korea and are sharing our experiences in that thread.

 

[ctcruiser]

Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely join the other thread. I've been reading most of it today and yesterday

 

[Loving]

I'm in the process of gathering everything to sponsor my Korean wife. I've lived here in Korea since the end of 2007, and I contacted CRA to find out about my option c printout. Because I have been a non resident and not filed taxes since the 2007 tax period, I was told that the option c for that year is the only one I can get. The only way to get a more recent one is to file a tax return for each year between 2008 til now. What are my options for the application process? I will be receiving the 2007 option c very soon and was going to include a letter explaining why I don't have a more recent one. Will this be enough? I also have the letter from my employer showing my salary etc. This is my biggest concern so far.

Just attach a letter that you cant provide option C at the moment and will provide it next year.I did the same as I am a new immigrant here and submitted the application