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Sponsoring spouse without a job

ws87

Newbie
Jul 11, 2014
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Am I still eligible to apply? We have a son together. Currently I'm not working (would that be a problem?). My son was born in canada. And do I have to live in canada to apply? My husband is currently in pakistan. Please help.
 

rhcohen2014

VIP Member
Apr 6, 2014
4,935
185
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 17, 2014
Doc's Request.
April 11, 2014
AOR Received.
May 8, 2014
File Transfer...
May 9, 2014
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Nov 15, 2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
July 15, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
July 25, 2014/ received August 1, 2014
LANDED..........
August 29, 2014
it is not required for sponsors to be employed. CIC will require the sponsor to supply an option c form that is obtained from the CRA which will show whether the sponsor has used social welfare prior to applying. the most recent year's taxes needs to be filed in order to get the Option c form.

The sponsor can live outside of canada during the application process, however CIC will require the applicant to explain plans for moving back to canada once approved. this can include letters from family willing to help financially, research on rentals, communities, jobs/indutries, realtors, etc. The applicant and sponsor need to show CIC they will reside in canada upon approval, otherwise there would be no point in applying.
 

Eowyn

Star Member
Feb 6, 2013
109
19
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
(CoPR) 31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
ws87 said:
Am I still eligible to apply? We have a son together. Currently I'm not working (would that be a problem?). My son was born in canada. And do I have to live in canada to apply? My husband is currently in pakistan. Please help.
Are you a Canadian citizen or a PR? If you are a PR, you must physically reside in Canada in order to sponsor your spouse.
 

ws87

Newbie
Jul 11, 2014
7
0
I'm a canadian citizen and I'm currently looking for a job and I'm also applying for my masters for September 2015. Can I give that as a proof that I'm planning to move here. Right now my husband supports me financially. He sends me money to my bank account.
 

fakename

Hero Member
Jun 3, 2014
230
7
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-10-2013
Doc's Request.
10-7-2014
AOR Received.
18-11-2013
File Transfer...
17-12-2013
Med's Request
Re-Medical: Oct 2014
Med's Done....
05-10-2013
Passport Req..
12-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Dec 20 2014; DM: March 06 2015
Read this http://www.immigroup.com/news/income-requirement-canadian-spousal-and-other-family-sponsorship-applications