Proof that we will live in Canada and Source of Support Questions...

[jnt211]

Hi-

I have two questions regarding supporting documentation that I need to provide to sponsor my husband and son (2.5 months) to come to Canada. Quick background, I was born in the US but am a citizen by descent. We all currently live in the US. Our plan is to move to Toronto pending application approval.

My questions:
1) On the checklist, item #2 says that if we are living outside of Canada now that we need to provide proof that we will live in Canada once they become permanent residents. What type of proof should this be? Employment offer? Needless to say we don't own or rent a home there yet since we are probably at least a year off from moving...

2) On the checklist, item #5 is looking for Employment/Source of Support info. I am currently not working since I gave birth to my son less than three months ago. If I put that I am unemployed with this be a detriment to our application? My husband is currently supporting us. Also, it says to print a "Notice of Assessment", but since I have been working/living in the US I don't have one. Should I be providing my 2016 tax statement?

Thanks!!

 

[Lashen]

If you don't have notice of assessment you can explain the reason and provide other financial documents like saving accounts you have.

You must have prove that you will move to Canada. You should apply for jobs. You may also explain your case, but if you want things to be easy, you should consider moving to Canada with your husband (visitor) and apply in-land OR you move to Canada and your husband apply out-land.

 

[jnt211]

A notice of assessment is a Canadian document, no? If I haven't earned money in Canada I can't have one... If a notice of assessment proves income how would a savings account help? Wouldn't I be better off with my 2016 tax statements?

I know I have to prove I will move to Canada, that is my question. My husband already has a job offer that is pending the approval of this application, is that enough? We can't move to Canada with my husband as visitor as then we will have no source of income. When you say "you move to Canada and your husband apply out-land". Do you mean I move to Canada with our newborn but without my husband?

 

[Lashen]

A notice of assessment is a Canadian document, no? If I haven't earned money in Canada I can't have one... If a notice of assessment proves income how would a savings account help? Wouldn't I be better off with my 2016 tax statements?

I know I have to prove I will move to Canada, that is my question. My husband already has a job offer that is pending the approval of this application, is that enough? We can't move to Canada with my husband as visitor as then we will have no source of income. When you say "you move to Canada and your husband apply out-land". Do you mean I move to Canada with our newborn but without my husband?

You may want to call Canada Revenue and ask about how you can file for previous tax. You have a foreign income. Of you can't you must attach your source of income. For spousal sponsorship you don't have to have more money in your account since your partners works. If you have a joint account with your husband you can use it. These explanations are found in the application checklist. I would recommend you call CAR and consider filing for previous years tax. You may incur interest of you owe them.

You have to decide which option you want: in-land (you and your husband must be living together in Canada. For this your husband can get work permit) or out-land (applying out Canada. You and your husband or either of you can be in Canada or outside Canada). You should visit the CIC website for more information.

 

[canadianwoman]

1. Your husband's job offer is good proof. You can include a letter outlining your plans for when you move back to Canada, and include whatever proof of this you can. Think of what you will have to do to leave your home in the USA, and what you will do to establish yourselves in Canada. You can show you are planning to sell your house, store belongings, move belongings, etc. If your bosses know you and your husband will be leaving your jobs, you can show proof of that. You can use letters from family stating that they know of your plans to move to Canada, and will be helping you by offering you a place to stay, or whatever. You can show proof of job searches and searches for housing. Searches for information about daycare can also be used.
You being unemployed is not a bad sign. You can also say you are on maternity leave or that you are a housewife.
2. Since you do not have a Notice of Assessment, you should include a letter explaining why, and then proof of your income from US sources. You can include the US equivalent of a Notice of Assessment. It is not necessary for you to file Canadian taxes if you were not living in Canada.

 

[Screenager]

Hi-

I have two questions regarding supporting documentation that I need to provide to sponsor my husband and son (2.5 months) to come to Canada. Quick background, I was born in the US but am a citizen by descent. We all currently live in the US. Our plan is to move to Toronto pending application approval.

My questions:
1) On the checklist, item #2 says that if we are living outside of Canada now that we need to provide proof that we will live in Canada once they become permanent residents. What type of proof should this be? Employment offer? Needless to say we don't own or rent a home there yet since we are probably at least a year off from moving...

2) On the checklist, item #5 is looking for Employment/Source of Support info. I am currently not working since I gave birth to my son less than three months ago. If I put that I am unemployed with this be a detriment to our application? My husband is currently supporting us. Also, it says to print a "Notice of Assessment", but since I have been working/living in the US I don't have one. Should I be providing my 2016 tax statement?

Thanks!!

For proof of Intent, here's what we have thought of submitting:
1) Letter of support from Sponsor's Sister/Brother in Law offering us housing for the crucial settling in Period (Probably Notorized)
2) Sponsor recently opened a Deposit Only Newcomers account in a major bank in Canada from outside Canada. Whatever money we deposit is only available to us when we go to Canada in person. Sponsor plans to deposit X thousand CAD$ in it to demonstrate her seriousness and commitment to relocate to Canada.
3) Quotes from moving companies for shipping 100KG of personal belongings from current country of residence to Canada.
4) Email printouts from friends talking about knowing of our plans of relocating to Canada and offering tips etc.
5) Clinic searches and Emails sent to clinics in Intended Canadian city of residence asking about some check ups we might need once we come to Canada. That specific medical need (not at all serious, but routine) is currently being given outside Canada.
6) A letter to the Visa officer written by Sponsor and Principal Applicant outlining our plans of supporting ourselves and encompassing quite a lot of things we plan on doing to establish meaningful life in Canada.
7) Probably A timeline of Things to Do from 6 months ago to 6 months into the future right uptill the date we fly. May be some things pertaining to settling in as well once we land.
8 ) Job Searches by Principal Applicant and possibly by Sponsor (Currently sponsor is a homemaker)
9) Housing searches in the intended city of residence.
10) Day care searches screenshots
11) University searches and Email exchanges with Universities by Principal Applicant
12) Driving classes searches screenshots and emails
13) Youtube Video screenshots, we are following CIC channel and looking at a number of settling tips videos as well as videos of travel destinations within Canada. Screenshots
14) Go Ticket searches for public transport
15) Air ticket searches for the approximate date we wish to fly, Emails to travel companies for quotes
16) Proof of preparing to move including selling an off-plan property principal applicant owned in home country. A copy of the Sale agreement, shows consolidation of funds for the move.
17) Can Sponsor enroll in a short university course which we can apply from here and pay for and then submit proof along with the applicant? Is this advisable.
18) Bank Statements of Principal Applicant demonstrating we have enough savings. Sponsor's too
19) Opening of US$ account in current country of residence for ease of transferring money to Canada.


Employment/Source of Support:
In our case too Sponsor is not working, and is a Homemaker (stay-at-home mum). Principal Applicant is self employed. There is no Notice of Assesmention of OptionC as the Sponsor has lived exclusively outside Canada and hasnt worked in the past 5 years. We plan on explaining this in a letter and also demonstrate that we have enough savings as a family to cover ourselves (bank statement/account maintenance certificates), the principal applicant has good credentials to get a job etc. We need some guidance in this area ourselves

 

[Db1980]

Hi,

I will be sending an application in a few days (Outland) with proof of flights booked for us and our 2 kids on April 3 back to Canada. I'm Canadian (Sponsor), wife who is Swedish (Principal Applicant) and our 2 children both dual citizens.

I will include proof of employment by way of a letter from my employer stating my salary, job description, information about company from the owner, etc. As for proof of living accommodations, have acquired a letter from my par nuts stating we will live with them until we purchase a house. Regarding Tax Assesment, I to have not worked in Canada for some time so will send my Swedish Tax Deklaration from 2015 (as 2016 does not does not come until after we need to apply for my wife's PR.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

have acquired a letter from my par nuts

Ah, that gave me a chuckle

 

[Db1980]

Haha. Ya noticed that that after I wrote it....

 

[jnt211]

That also made me laugh! And thank you so much for the help!!