Removing a dependent from PR file

[asppats12]

Hi,
I wanted some advice on a particular situation. I currently have a PR application being processed. I have select spouse accompanying as "no" for the purpose of points. However, she is still listed as a dependent on the file since my status was married when I was submitted the application. During this wait, we became separated due to personal issues and I will be proceeding with a divorce after the one year of separation. I have a few questions which I have listed below:
1) - Should I remove her as a dependent from my application?
2) - If yes, will this delay the processing time and what would I need to provide to IRCC?
3) - Does she receive any notifications regarding my application even though it being processed for me?

@legalfalcon Would you be able to provide some suggestions?

I would appreciate any advice in this matter.

Thanks,

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi,
I wanted some advice on a particular situation. I currently have a PR application being processed. I have select spouse accompanying as "no" for the purpose of points. However, she is still listed as a dependent on the file since my status was married when I was submitted the application. During this wait, we became separated due to personal issues and I will be proceeding with a divorce after the one year of separation. I have a few questions which I have listed below:
1) - Should I remove her as a dependent from my application?
2) - If yes, will this delay the processing time and what would I need to provide to IRCC?
3) - Does she receive any notifications regarding my application even though it being processed for me?

@legalfalcon Would you be able to provide some suggestions?

I would appreciate any advice in this matter.

Thanks,

1. If you are legally separated, then you have to inform IRCC. You cannot unilaterally remove your spouse, you have to inform IRCC and provide them with documentation and IRCC will remove your spouse from the application.

2. It will not delay the application since to begin with your spouse was non accompanying and you must have already provided the required documents, PCC, passport and medicals.

3. No, it is your application and no notification will be sent to any dependent.

 

[asppats12]

1. If you are legally separated, then you have to inform IRCC. You cannot unilaterally remove your spouse, you have to inform IRCC and provide them with documentation and IRCC will remove your spouse from the application.

2. It will not delay the application since to begin with your spouse was non accompanying and you must have already provided the required documents, PCC, passport and medicals.

3. No, it is your application and no notification will be sent to any dependent.

@legalfalcon Thank you for your response. I have tried calling IRCC but they haven't called me back yet. How can I go about notifying them of this change and do you know what documents I would have to provide?

 

[scylla]

@legalfalcon Thank you for your response. I have tried calling IRCC but they haven't called me back yet. How can I go about notifying them of this change and do you know what documents I would have to provide?

I'm not sure what number you have been using to call them. There's isn't any mechanism for them to call you back. You should submit a case specific inquiry.

 

[asppats12]

I'm not sure what number you have been using to call them. There's isn't any mechanism for them to call you back. You should submit a case specific inquiry.

I apologize, What I meant was that I called them today and selected the option to have them call me back when it's my turn in queue. As for the case specific inquiry, do you mean raising a web form?

 

[scylla]

I apologize, What I meant was that I called them today and selected the option to have them call me back when it's my turn in queue. As for the case specific inquiry, do you mean raising a web form?

Yes - you need to raise a case specific inquiry.

 

[saber786]

@legalfalcon Thank you for your response. I have tried calling IRCC but they haven't called me back yet. How can I go about notifying them of this change and do you know what documents I would have to provide?

Use this form to submit any update:
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp

 

[asppats12]

Yes - you need to raise a case specific inquiry.

As for documentation, what would I need to provide? My current assumption is that I need to submit the divorce application(Form 8A) submitted to the court.

 

[asppats12]

So I submitted the case specific inquiry like you all suggested and also got the same answer from the IRCC agent who finally did reach out to me. Thank you all for your help.

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon Thank you for your response. I have tried calling IRCC but they haven't called me back yet. How can I go about notifying them of this change and do you know what documents I would have to provide?

If you want to remove a dependent spouse, you have to provide documents such as divorce judgment, or if it has not been finalised, then the documents that show that it has been initiated.

You can send them visa webform https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

 

[asppats12]

If you want to remove a dependent spouse, you have to provide documents such as divorce judgment, or if it has not been finalised, then the documents that show that it has been initiated.

You can send them visa webform https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

Thanks, I’ve submitted the application form which was used to initiate the procedure.

 

[Reremi]

Hi guys...please i need anyone the can help me with this.. I applied for PR may 10,2020 its still in process i listed my spouse as non accompanying but now am i will to add him as accompanying dependent..is this possible and will i need to add his wes and ielts...@legalfalcon

 

[Temprofy]

Hello, I'm in quite a unique situation with my application. I applied from within Canada with my common law partner as a dependent. We are both living in Canada, and we both have a PGWP. I received an ITA and our situation has changed since applying. We are expecting our first child in march, and we are having some financial issues and cannot afford the fees for her as a dependent. My partner suggested that I switch her to non-accompanying since she already lives here and she has a work permit. I'm concerned that this is to big of a change for my profile after receiving an ITA. I will lose points for this, however I am still above the minimum points needed for my group and I still qualify for the group I got invited into (Trade occupations). I'm afraid that this is to big of a change on my profile for after receiving an ITA. Should I decline the invitation or will this change not effect my application?