SPonsorship and divorce

[Canuky]

I recently applied to sponsor my wife to Canada, and she's awaiting the results of background check before the visa is issued. She has done her medicals and interview at the Embassy in Manila. Now, the issue is we have a disagreement that cannot be resolved except thru' divorce. My wife's family had asked that I wait to hear the outcome of the visa applicatiion before proceeding with the divorce. They also want her to land in Canada, before I file for divorce. We have both agreed to divorce, and there is no turning back even if she's here in Canada. However, I feel this is fraudulent, 'cos if I no longer intend to continue with the marriage, so she no longer have any need to come to Canada. What can I do in this situation? Can I withdraw the sponsorship application, or just go ahead and file a divorce and inform the embassy in Manila about the pending divorce action? Please advise.....

 

[Holidaylove]

You Can withdraw sponsorship at any time prior to her landing.

 

[waynevega]

It does sound fraudulent on her family's part. Yes, you can withdraw the application anytime as long as it's "in process", but only then. Make it happen fast if that's what you've decided. If you don't withdraw and she's past the "in process" status, then you will be financially responsible for her for 3 years once she "lands" in Canada.

 

[sieb]

There was another similar thread, but I can't find it anymore.
Reading the immigrationmanuals on withdrawal any change in ones status has to be reported upon landing, this includes planned divorce.
Misrepresenting the IO could lead to serious consequences, i.e. removal even if the PR is granted.
Withdrawing would be the best thing to do. And the easiest.

 

[matthewc]

Withdraw the sponsorship asap, in writing to Mississauga and the overseas embassy. Tell them you are planning to get divorced.

The alternative is that she may land. If that happens, and she claims social assistance, you will have to repay it to the government. Do you want to be on the hook for a debt to the government because of your ex?

 

[javcil]

There was another similar thread, but I can't find it anymore.

I think that thread got must have gotten deleted by moderators!! If it's the same one I'm thinking about, it got pretty heated.

 

[angelbrat]

Withdraw the application ASAP. As others have said, you will be liable for her general upkeep for 3 years, this includes housing, food, medical etc. If you don't pay this and she goes on welfare, that too will come out of your pocket. Either way, you will be paying for 3 years.

There is also the fraudulent part of this too, I will not get into that area, again as others have stated, there was a heated thread on this topic that has now been deleted. But cases like this, really do mess it up for other genuine couples.

 

[vlatem]

However, if the visa has been issued in the mean time it's already too late! And usually after an interview it's too late unless for the visa offices in North America.

 

[PMM]

Hi

However, if the visa has been issued in the mean time it's already too late! And usually after an interview it's too late unless for the visa offices in North America.

No its not too late. You should read the Federal Court ruling as up to the point of "landing" the sponsorship can be withdrawn.

 

[denoose]

In my mind , there is only one way to handle this and that is cancell your application for her sponsorship before she comes to Canada and YOU get stuck with all she buys or needs for money . You are totally responsible for her for three yaers after she arrives . .Good luck

 

[matthewc]

Hi

No its not too late. You should read the Federal Court ruling as up to the point of "landing" the sponsorship can be withdrawn.

True, but nobody wants to end up having to go to court to get out of the sponsorship. It's far less of an ordeal for the sponsor if the visa is simply never issued, so the sooner they cancel the sponsorship in writing the better.