Sponsoring my Korean wife for permanent residency

[kazzy]

It was delivered on Friday 18th. And a decision had been made by Sunday evening??? weird!

It was confirmed to be delivered on Monday past and DHL just contacted my husband and said something will be here tomorrow from Manila.

 

[bartjones]

A little update on my wife's immigration saga.

In June I asked our MP to contact Manila to see what was going on. They called me back a few weeks later and said Manila told them the file was "in line for review", which wasn't very informative.

On Monday I got her most recent GCMS notes which showed that my MP's office had contacted the VO in Manila who had told them that my wife's file was "in line for review and medical results are in line for review by senior medical officer". A review by a senior medical officer usually happens only where there is a potential medical admissibility issue, which doesn't exist in my wife's case. I was a little pissed.

So, I contacted the MP's office and asked why they hadn't mentioned the medical issue. She was also pissed because, she says, the Manila VO never said anything about a medical issue. She said she would contact them again to find out about it.

Today I got an email from the MP's office saying they spoke to Manila again who now say there is no medical issue and my wife's application will be approved on or before August 28th.

This morning I also got an email from Manila asking for another Appendix A and six passport photos within 10 days. I'll be couriering that out today.

I'm assuming that this all means we can expect COPR soon, but I won't beleive it until the DHL guy knocks on my door, lol. ;D

 

[Daantaat]

A little update on my wife's immigration saga.

In June I asked our MP to contact Manila to see what was going on. They called me back a few weeks later and said Manila told them the file was "in line for review", which wasn't very informative.

On Monday I got her most recent GCMS notes which showed that my MP's office had contacted the VO in Manila who had told them that my wife's file was "in line for review and medical results are in line for review by senior medical officer". A review by a senior medical officer usually happens only where there is a potential medical admissibility issue, which doesn't exist in my wife's case. I was a little pissed.

So, I contacted the MP's office and asked why they hadn't mentioned the medical issue. She was also pissed because, she says, the Manila VO never said anything about a medical issue. She said she would contact them again to find out about it.

Today I got an email from the MP's office saying they spoke to Manila again who now say there is no medical issue and my wife's application will be approved on or before August 28th.

This morning I also got an email from Manila asking for another Appendix A and six passport photos within 10 days. I'll be couriering that out today.

I'm assuming that this all means we can expect COPR soon, but I won't beleive it until the DHL guy knocks on my door, lol. ;D

I hope everything goes smoothly for you from this point forward; best of luck!

 

[CanNZ]

Congrats bartjones!

I will be emailing my mp next week to get involved in my case.

Come on down MP Stephen Harper!

 

[kazzy]

I'm in the December group and we got our visa today!

 

[bartjones]

I'm in the December group and we got our visa today!

Congratulations!

 

[CanNZ]

Congrats guys, but how in hell are you guys getting them so quickly?

I will be changing my address to a condo we are purchasing today soon. After that I will be getting my MP involved.

 

[bartjones]

Congrats guys, but how in hell are you guys getting them so quickly?

I will be changing my address to a condo we are purchasing today soon. After that I will be getting my MP involved.

It really seems that people who filed in the second half of 2013 are getting processed a lot quicker than those who filed in the first half.

 

[ctcruiser]

Hey guys, not much to report but a few questions about shipping. We sent our package to Mississauga on July 10 so we are awaiting the first contact(hopefully confirmation of sponsorship) in a couple weeks.

Right now, I'm working on shipping things to Canada. We don't have any major furniture so we decided not to use a moving company. in total, we will be sending about 10-12 boxes of various sizes. I hVe already sent a couple, and intend to send more his week as I pack(we leave our apartment on August 15)
So the question is, how does this work for customs? Just being a list of what all of the boxes contained? Also what kind of value are you attaching to clothes etc? Other than some board games and books, the vast majority of our stuff will be clothing and a few small household items. Will it be problematic that they will be arriving at different times?
Also, someone asked about how to deal with income tax when returning, and I'm very much interested in that as well

Ct

 

[bartjones]

So the question is, how does this work for customs? Just being a list of what all of the boxes contained?

Yes, you should make a list of each box and its' contents. The description doesn't need to be very specific and the values can be ballpark. Declare those items when you land in Canada and they'll have you fill out the B4 form.

Also what kind of value are you attaching to clothes etc? Other than some board games and books, the vast majority of our stuff will be clothing and a few small household items.

Anything that was clothing or household, I attached a value of $10- 20.

Will it be problematic that they will be arriving at different times?

No.

Also, someone asked about how to deal with income tax when returning, and I'm very much interested in that as well

On page one of your next tax return there is a box you check to indicate you are a returning Canadian resident. Check that box and you're all set.

 

[Rob_TO]

So the question is, how does this work for customs? Just being a list of what all of the boxes contained?

Just to add, I believe you need to ensure EVERYTHING is in your name only, as you will be tax/duty exempt as a returning Canadian. You may also need to prove you've been living outside the country.

If any boxes are in your spouse's name, then those would be subject to full taxes/duties since she would not be eligible to import her things until she actually gets PR status.

 

[CanNZ]

Question for the board.

I applied to AGAIN extend my wife's visitor visa and haven't gotten the new one in the mail yet. I am not sure if she will get it before her old one expires, does my wife have to leave the country(to the U.S. on a VISA run so to speak) on/before the date her old one expires or does she have "implied status"?

Implied status

If you apply to extend your permit, and your visitor visa expires while you are waiting for a decision, you still have temporary resident (visitor) status. This is known as implied status.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

From the way I read it, she doesn't have to. I am going to phone CIC tomorrow and make sure though.

 

[Rob_TO]

Question for the board.

I applied to AGAIN extend my wife's visitor visa and haven't gotten the new one in the mail yet. I am not sure if she will get it before her old one expires, does my wife have to leave the country(to the U.S. on a VISA run so to speak) on/before the date her old one expires or does she have "implied status"?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

From the way I read it, she doesn't have to. I am going to phone CIC tomorrow and make sure though.

She has implied status until you receive the response.

If she leaves Canada to the US, her current application for visitor extension is no longer valid, and she would basically be re-applying when she crossed the border back into Canada.
If one was going to go to US and back again to renew their status, then there would be no point to apply for an extension while in Canada.

 

[CanNZ]

Thanks for the reply and info Rob!

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Marticus]

Hi everyone,

Settling back into Canada nicely here. Back on AB Health, have my AB Driver's License, started new job etc.

Question: I've recently just found our permanent place to live here (currently staying with a friend, wife still in Korea till Sept) Should I be contacting Manila now with my updated mailing address? The reason I ask this is because for us, it doesn't really matter at this point in time, as I'm here, but my wife is still in Korea for the next 6 weeks.

If i SHOULD be changing it right away (my mailing address here), can anyone hook me up with an email or a phone number to call?


Thank you!