Proof of re-establishment in Canada

[BOBTOM]

Hello.

I am a Canadian citizen who lives in Hong Kong with my Japanese common-law partner. On the sponsor questionnaire, question 11 asks me to provide proof of my intention to re-establish in Canada. I will be retiring upon my return to Canada. Presently I have no assets in Canada other than a bank account. I don't know how to prove my intention. Has anyone else experienced this situation?

Another question I have is question 17 of the sponsor questionnaire. It asks for the length of the relationship of my previous marriage. Does this mean the relationship or actual marriage itself? And what can I do if I have lost touch with my previous wife?

Is it necessary to have a Notary Public sign the Statutory declaration of common-law union?

What is Option C Printout? I have no information about this form.

Last question: On the Sponsorship questionnaire, question 11 asks for a date that I plan to return to Canada to resume residency. The answer here is when the sponsorship of my common-law partner has been approved. Until I know that date I have no idea when I will return to Canda. Any suggestions how I can answer this question?

That's all I can think of for now. Any help is much appreciated.

 

[OhCanadiana]

Welcome

Hello.

I am a Canadian citizen who lives in Hong Kong with my Japanese common-law partner. On the sponsor questionnaire, question 11 asks me to provide proof of my intention to re-establish in Canada. I will be retiring upon my return to Canada. Presently I have no assets in Canada other than a bank account. I don't know how to prove my intention. Has anyone else experienced this situation?

You can respond with a letter and/or checklist indicating that you've thought about the move and have a workable plan in place to wind down your affairs in HK and establish yourselves in Canada. Talk about where you'll live in the short term (with family, in a hotel), how you'll support yourselves (savings), what you'll move/not from HK to Canada, why you've picked a specific location - or how you'll decide on the city, etc. The idea is to convince a reasonable person that you are serious about moving.

Another question I have is question 17 of the sponsor questionnaire. It asks for the length of the relationship of my previous marriage. Does this mean the relationship or actual marriage itself? And what can I do if I have lost touch with my previous wife?

I would put the dates of the actual marriage since that's the relationship you are describing.

Is it necessary to have a Notary Public sign the Statutory declaration of common-law union?

Most visa offices request at least two certified declarations, the others don't need to be certified.

What is Option C Printout? I have no information about this form.

It's a form you can get from Canada Revenue with details on your tax return, used as proof of income, etc. If as a foreign resident with no assets in Canada you haven't been subject to Canadian taxes, just explain the reasoning why in a letter. The info in section 18 of the sponsor checklist will cover what you need. Given that you are planning to retire, consider sharing info on (part of) your savings so that they can see that you won't be relying on welfare.

Last question: On the Sponsorship questionnaire, question 11 asks for a date that I plan to return to Canada to resume residency. The answer here is when the sponsorship of my common-law partner has been approved. Until I know that date I have no idea when I will return to Canda. Any suggestions how I can answer this question?

That's all I can think of for now. Any help is much appreciated.

Put * for the date and explain that rationale in a note, either just to the right of the question or on a separate sheet of paper.

 

[canadianwoman]

On the sponsor questionnaire, question 11 asks me to provide proof of my intention to re-establish in Canada. I will be retiring upon my return to Canada. Presently I have no assets in Canada other than a bank account.

Show proof of your preparations to resume living in Canada. For example, where will you live? If you are looking for a house, show evidence you have contacted realtors and banks. If you will live in an apartment, show evidence of your search for a place. If you will be living with family, get an affidavit from them stating this. Letters from family members can also be used to show they know of your plans to move back.
Also show proof of your preparations to sever ties with Hong Kong. So you could contact moving companies, for example.
Because Hong Kong's timeline is so long, a lot of this preparation may be too early for you. Still, try to start doing something to prepare for your departure. Write out a detailed plan of everything you will have to do, and include this as part of the application.

Another question I have is question 17 of the sponsor questionnaire. It asks for the length of the relationship of my previous marriage. Does this mean the relationship or actual marriage itself? And what can I do if I have lost touch with my previous wife?

It is the length of the actual marriage. Do your best to get back in touch with your ex-wife. If you really can't find her, write an explanation that you don't have her current contact details and attach it to the forms.

Is it necessary to have a Notary Public sign the Statutory declaration of common-law union?

It should be notarized, yes. Some people don't include it, however, because according to the instructions it is not needed for the sponsorship of a common-law spouse. However, sometimes the visa officer asks for it later anyway, so I would send it just in case.

What is Option C Printout? I have no information about this form.

It is something the Canadian Revenue Service can give you. It shows the info from your latest income tax return. If you have not paid income tax in Canada for a while, it is not needed. Write an explanation of why you don't have one (you are a non-resident and don't file taxes in Canada), and include some proof of your income in Hong Kong.

Last question: On the Sponsorship questionnaire, question 11 asks for a date that I plan to return to Canada to resume residency. The answer here is when the sponsorship of my common-law partner has been approved. Until I know that date I have no idea when I will return to Canda.

Some people just pick an arbitrary date somewhere near the average processing time. Then add an explanation that you are not sure when you will be returning because you will be going back when your partner gets the PR visa.

 

[BOBTOM]

Good advice. My partner and I are new to this and this information you have provided us is very helpful. Thanks so much!