They can apply through a visa office in the US - but the file will most likely be transferred to Mexico because he doesn't have status in the US (and hasn't for decades). I believe we've seen two similar cases here in the past and both were handled through Mexico, if I remember correctly.CanV said:
Sponsoring illegal Mexican immigrant living in the USA
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Possibly but I encourage the OP to check as children who were brought illegally to the US have always had special treatment and were never subject to deportation so they technically arent even looked at as illegals.scylla said:
It is true however that if he leaves the US he may not re-enter legally for at least 10 years.
I am presently in California with my boyfriend right now. Is it better if we both physically go to the Canadian embassy in Los Angeles and begin the process there? And would the interview be held there as well (if it weren't transferred to Mexico)CanV said:
(Pedants' note: it's a consulate not an embassyshanabanana said:
) No. Complete waste of time. As has been mentioned already: an interview is not compulsory. *If* one is required, it will most likely be in Mexico, but no one, other than perhaps the VO who processes the application, can answer that question.
Sorry guys but I really don't think anyone is giving her a good advice. I totally think she should go to the visa office in LA to inquire and see if she can apply from there. I strongly believe he can apply in the US and have the interview there if required. I strongly believe he does not need to go to Mexico if an interview is required. I strongly feel his status in the US cannot be compared to any illegal immigrant inside or outside the US. His status in the US may well be "legal" for Canadian immigration.
I rarely advise people to see a consultant but for this I really think you seek help of an experienced lawyer. You don't have to hire one for the entire process. You just need a half hour meeting to receive advice. That's if you don't get an answer from the consulate in LA.
I rarely advise people to see a consultant but for this I really think you seek help of an experienced lawyer. You don't have to hire one for the entire process. You just need a half hour meeting to receive advice. That's if you don't get an answer from the consulate in LA.
Please explain?CanV said:
As you must already know, the sponsorship application is mailed to CIC in CANADA and CIC determines which visa office process the applicant's portion. How can they `apply from there'?
We are also assuming that the sponsor is a Canadian citizen. If she is, they can apply from `there'. but if she's not a citizen, she has to be `here'.
The visa office will refer her to the online guide for applying for spousal sponsorship; if they even let her through the door.
see Ponga's reply which x-posted with mine
The rest of your (CanV) post does not stand up in light of application requirements & practices. *some* of what you say *might*, or *might not* apply.
If I were the OP, and nothing to do with spousal sponsorship application, I'd be mildly concerned about my own status in the U.S., given the admitted overstay....
see Ponga's reply which x-posted with mine
The rest of your (CanV) post does not stand up in light of application requirements & practices. *some* of what you say *might*, or *might not* apply.
If I were the OP, and nothing to do with spousal sponsorship application, I'd be mildly concerned about my own status in the U.S., given the admitted overstay....
Going to the LA office is, as said above, completely pointless.CanV said:
What you "strongly feel" or "strongly believe" means nothing. He has no legal status in the US and never has, so CIC will send the file to Mexico City. If an interview is required, it will be in Mexico City. Regardless of his age or circumstances, he is in the US illegally and CIC will not see it any other way.
Going back to the start:shanabanana said:
Are you, the OP, a Canadian citizen? Or a PR?
Do you & your boyfriend qualify for common-law (living together for at least 12 months?) Can you provide proof of that?
Yes, I am a Canadian citizen and we qualify for common-law. We can provide proof in various ways.Lammawitch said:
I don't care about what any of you think about what I said. I am getting sick of idiots jumping here with what they "think". Either give an advice you are confident with or shut your hole. I don't "strongly believe" I actually know for a fact that Canadian consulates look at those cases differently. I don't need any of you correcting me and keep your replies to yourselves as I won't be checking this.