It happens in cases where CIC doesn't think the relationship is genuine. Yes - rare for US/Canadian couples - but it does happen.jeff198901 said:
scylla said:
There are many different red flags. However in a case like you're describing, the red flag would have to be very significant. I suppose if there was a massive age difference between the two where CIC was concerned one person was taking advantage of the other. My husband and I have a 16 year age difference with me being the younger one. Processing was complete for us in four months with no interview. I think a significant age gap would have to be 30+ years. Perhaps if the sponsor had previously sponsored someone else and there were concerns from that perspective. Perhaps if there were some sort of criminality issues / concerns with either the sponsor or applicant (although for the applicant that should trigger different processes). Misrepresentation could be another one (if CIC feels there were purposeful and significant inaccuracies in the application). Again, would have to be something big.jeff198901 said:
Assuming you are applying as common law - that's a different problem. A red flag is what we call something that causes CIC to think the relationship is fake from either one or both sides. What you're describing is evidence that may be required to meet the definition of common law. So two different things. Lack of evidence most likely won't trigger an interview. It will either trigger a request for more information or a refusal.jeff198901 said:
We are a married couple. We sent a letter explaining that we couldn't provide the joint lease/ownership because we are living with my parents. We also got notarized letters from parents on both sides stating our relationship is genuine and a notarized letter stating we are living at my parents housescylla said:
