Proof of Intention to return to Canada

[mokey]

I'm a UK citizen and my partner is a Canadian citizen, we've been living together in the UK for over 3 years. We're thinking of moving to Canada, but haven't made the final decision just yet. As far as i can tell the best way to go about this is for my partner to sponsor me. I'd like to get a permanent resident status and find out more about job prospectus before I commit to leaving.

The trouble is, to get PR status we're required to provide evidence of our intentions to relocate to Canada. Have i understood this correctly? Are they just wanting to make sure that my partner intends to go with me? Or will they only issue PR status to individuals that are in the process of up-rooting and establishing a new life in Canada. I guess what i'm asking is, what counts as proof. Would a statement from my partner saying we will seek employment on receiving PR status for myself be acceptable?

Also, as i understand it, if i receive PR status and go to Canada but then return to the UK (long term) i lose the PR status. Is it possible to re-apply for PR status, would my second application be hindered by the fact i left in the first instance?

My final question is regarding citizenship, it would be ideal for me to hold dual citizenship for UK and Canada. Is it the case that time spent living with my Canadian (citizen) partner outside of Canada can still count towards the necessary 3 years? If so, can i immediately apply for citizenship on receipt of PR status, as we've already lived together for over 3 years.

This has been a long post, so thanks for reading. Please post a reply if you think you can help!

Good luck all,
mokey
p.s. I guess this is my final question...anyone know of any general forums on moving to Canada (advantages/disadvantages/employment questions/culture/etc.)

 

[mnassar]

Dear mokey,


Answer to your question # 1 . This is what is written in the Guide:

Canadian citizens not residing in Canada may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner,
conjugal partner and/or dependent children who have no dependent children of their own.
Canadians travelling abroad as tourists are not considered to be residing outside Canada.
Sponsors not residing in Canada must provide evidence that they reside exclusively
outside Canada on the date of giving the undertaking and will reside in Canada at the time
their sponsored spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner and/or children become
permanent residents of Canada. Evidence that they will reside in Canada may include one
or more of the following:
· letter from an employer;
· letter of acceptance to a Canadian educational institution;
· proof of having rented/bought a dwelling in Canada;
· reasonable plans for re-establishing in Canada or severing ties to the other country.

 

[mokey]

thanks for the reply mnassar!

The problem is my partner's not going to give up his job, here in the UK, or buy a property in Canada without being absolutley sure that i'll be able to move there too. It's a bit of a catch 22. I guess the only way would be through the last point

:reasonable plans for re-establishing in Canada or severing ties to the other country.

What would this be? Perhaps a letter from his parents offering us both a place to stay? would a statement suffice?

Cheers,
Mokey

 

[fairouzm]

hellooooooooooo,

you can get one of the following.

Reactiviate at ur university which will give u an acceptance letter. send grades explaning that you can obtain jobs easliy when u come to Canada. As long as you have a good future plan supported with evidance that you can support yourself for at least sometimes.

For me, I sent bank statment of my savings, my grades and also said that I have been employeed since I graduated there till two days before i left Canada.
Explanined my plan, etc. I also showed them a job search and an email I got from an employer. and i got approved. I also included my husban'd savings, his grades, etc.

Fairouz

 

[imjoe]

To apply for citizenship you need to live in Canada for 3 out of the last 4 years and be a PR.