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Owning land or a house in Canada is instant approval for Spousal visas?

SaskinSeoul

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I've been talking to some people and they said that if you own a house or some lots basically your spousal visa is fast tracked.

Also that you should buy some lots just prior to sending your application to show that you intend to live in canada

Is this true?
 

Bcboundboy

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No.

The closest thing to truth in there is that ownership of property would help to demonstrate (but not by itself establish) that you intend to reside in Canada if filing outland.
 

buonqua

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lol I wish this was true. I owned 2 houses in Canada prior to submitting my application. No where on the application does it ask if you own a house and there is no spousal visas in Canada.
 

canuck_in_uk

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SaskinSeoul said:
I've been talking to some people and they said that if you own a house or some lots basically your spousal visa is fast tracked.

Also that you should buy some lots just prior to sending your application to show that you intend to live in canada

Is this true?
The people you are talking to are idiots. Don't take any advice from them.
 

SaskinSeoul

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Pre-Assessed..
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15-12-2016
Med's Done....
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No
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April 2017
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April 2017
LANDED..........
June 2017
In a facebook group about sponsoring your spouses there was a long thread about this and people who sent copies of house deeds and land deeds were approved for sponsorship in 1-2 weeks and their spouses were approved in 2-3 months. They also said that including your passport and your spouses passport initially in the application was smart because then you have no extra things to send in the long run.

Many people said times have sped so this is normal now but others were saying it was because of the deeds.
 

scylla

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The sponsoring spouse's original passport isn't required at any point during the process.

If the applicant is from a visa exempt country, their original passport is never required either. If you are from South Korea, you are visa exempt.
 

SaskinSeoul

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No
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April 2017
VISA ISSUED...
April 2017
LANDED..........
June 2017
scylla said:
The sponsoring spouse's original passport isn't required at any point during the process.

If the applicant is from a visa exempt country, their original passport is never required either. If you are from South Korea, you are visa exempt.
I already sent my application away and there was no way I was sending my spouse's passport in the application. The situation in Korea now with protests is insane if violence erupts I'll be in japan or another visa exempt country fast. I'm Canadian and my child is Canadian my spouse is Korean. We can go to Canada visa exempt anytime but I'll wait for the spousal visa to be approved first.

This forum is good because it seems like most people are honest here.
 

canadianwoman

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SaskinSeoul said:
In a facebook group about sponsoring your spouses there was a long thread about this and people who sent copies of house deeds and land deeds were approved for sponsorship in 1-2 weeks and their spouses were approved in 2-3 months. ...
Many people said times have sped so this is normal now but others were saying it was because of the deeds.
It was not because of the deeds. However, sponsors who are living outside of Canada do have to show proof that they will return to Canada to live when their spouse becomes a PR. Part of the proof you can show is home ownership. In addition, if the sponsor does not have a job in Canada now, providing a letter detailing your plans for your life together in Canada is a good idea. This letter can include where you are going to live, what jobs you hope to get, what you will live on in the meantime, etc. So then proof of home or land ownership can be useful.
 

alexgomes

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SaskinSeoul said:
I've been talking to some people and they said that if you own a house or some lots basically your spousal visa is fast tracked.

Also that you should buy some lots just prior to sending your application to show that you intend to live in canada

Is this true?
I don't own a house nor any lots. My application is getting done in 7 months without facing interview. Compare to some other people I have seen I believe it's fast enough. A lot of ppl also think that getting a lawyer would also make it faster. To be honest with you, you dont need lawyer, own a house, lots or business or even a job(sure better to have and prove that you can support) Just be yourself and come as clean as possible.
 

SaskinSeoul

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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-11-2016
AOR Received.
15-12-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
April 2017
VISA ISSUED...
April 2017
LANDED..........
June 2017
alexgomes said:
I don't own a house nor any lots. My application is getting done in 7 months without facing interview. Compare to some other people I have seen I believe it's fast enough. A lot of ppl also think that getting a lawyer would also make it faster. To be honest with you, you dont need lawyer, own a house, lots or business or even a job(sure better to have and prove that you can support) Just be yourself and come as clean as possible.
Yeah, these days lawyers are almost useless. They don't actually do anything other than check your paperwork. I found the paperwork to be not that bad just took some time to gather the documents.

I'm sure a house would help you with sponsorship but not fast track it.
 

CaroM8

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SaskinSeoul said:
Yeah, these days lawyers are almost useless. They don't actually do anything other than check your paperwork. I found the paperwork to be not that bad just took some time to gather the documents.

I'm sure a house would help you with sponsorship but not fast track it.
Just to prove a point..

I was approved to sponsor my husband only 5 days after AOR1. I have lived outside of Canada for over 2 years and own nothing in Canada. I don't have a job either. The only thing we showed was a plan for when we return to live in Canada, and some savings (not a fortune though!)... A lot of people are in the same situation too.
I don't know what these people in your facebook group were talking about :p

Good luck with your app! :)
 

Hasan9999

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SaskinSeoul said:
I've been talking to some people and they said that if you own a house or some lots basically your spousal visa is fast tracked.

Also that you should buy some lots just prior to sending your application to show that you intend to live in canada

Is this true?
Despite my joint ownership of a house with my wife, it took over three years to get approved finally!

Hasan