Options of Immigration to Québec

[Chiolope]

Hi, could anyone help me on my situation? I work for a company, let's call it XYZ. Worked for them in Europe, got transferred, that's why I am in Québec.

• Arrived with Young Professionals in 2016
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) since 2017 - June 2019

My spouse (she has her PR since a year) and I are common-in-law since a few weeks. My French is good (B2), however I failed the TEFAQ and can't apply for CSQ.

Solution 1) If my spouse would sponsor me, could I continue to work for XYZ? If yes, could I keep my current RAMQ status?

Solution 2) Could company XYZ (again) ask for an extension of my current visa?

Any ideas? Thanks a lot!

 

[Chiolope]

anyone?

 

[timbitpep]

anyone?

unfortunately, she hasn't had PR long enough to sponsor you. (edited to reflect information found below) --- there is only a time limit required if YOUR sponsor was previously sponsored as a spouse/common-law/etc within the past 5 years. so as long as that's not the case, it should be okay!


I wish that I had an answer for the other questions.

 

[Chiolope]

Hi, thanks for your answer. I don't think that's true. There is no restriction mentioned regarding the duration of her being a permanent resident. As far as I can see, this is not part of the requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html#who-can-sponsor

The only requirement I see is this, and she got her PR already:

Who can’t sponsor their spouse, partner or child...
your permanent residence application is still in process

• You must have permanent resident status at the time you submit your sponsorship application.

 

[timbitpep]

Hi, thanks for your answer. I don't think that's true. There is no restriction mentioned regarding the duration of her being a permanent resident. As far as I can see, this is not part of the requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html#who-can-sponsor

The only requirement I see is this, and she got her PR already:

Who can’t sponsor their spouse, partner or child...
your permanent residence application is still in process

• You must have permanent resident status at the time you submit your sponsorship application.

ah, I found where I thought it was a time frame until someone could sponsor! It only applies if the person sponsoring was previously sponsored as a spouse/etc within the past 5 years. it's in IM1344E, page 2 question 5.

so as long as they weren't sponsored as a spouse, they can sponsor you.

 

[Chiolope]

Phheeww, I just freaked out for a second.. Thanks for confirming

 

[timbitpep]

Phheeww, I just freaked out for a second.. Thanks for confirming

sorry to panic you! this is one of those cases where I'm THRILLED to be wrong! I just remembered coming across the information about the 5 year period and I must have thought it applied to everyone! it doesn't- which is awesome.

 

[Chiolope]

Ha, no worries, thanks again though