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Question about IMM 1344

sop194

Member
Jan 3, 2013
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Hey guys ! I've been pondering this one question for a couple days but still confused of it. If someone smarter could provide an answer for this :)

IMM 1344 in the beginning of the application Question 1:
"Check one box to indicate how you wish to proceed if you do not meet the sponsorship requirements.

If you check the box to withdraw your sponsorship application then
-the sponsorship application will not be processed. All fees will be refunded, except for the $75 sponsorship fee.

If you check the box to proceed with the application for permanent residence then
-the sponsorship application will be refused. None of the fees will be refunded."

So I'm confused with this... if the sponsor does not meet the requirements, the application can still be proceed for permanent residence ? But sponsorship application will be refused.
Can someone explain this. Thanks !! :)
 

CofRed

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2016
541
12
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 1, 2016
File Transfer...
Mar 24, 2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Oct 11, 2016
Yes, If the sponsor is refused , you may choose to still process the application without the sponsor.

The following is from CIC website

If you are approved as a sponsor

We will assess if the person you want to sponsor meets the permanent residence requirements. If their permanent residence application is refused, we will let you know why the application was refused and how to appeal the decision.

If you are refused as a sponsor

Your relative can still apply for permanent residence. Their application may not be approved
 

Ponga

VIP Member
Oct 22, 2013
10,416
1,468
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
You should choose NOT to proceed, if your sponsor is not approved.

For a sponsorship application, you will NOT be approved.
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
96
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
The only reason to have the application still be processed in the case you are not eligible to sponsor is if your spouse plans on appealing the resulting refusal under H&C grounds.

For the vast majority of people you would want to select "No" and correct the reason for sponsorship denial and then reapply.