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Spousal sponsorship

userpg

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
142
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-05-2015, received by CIC: 15-05-2015
AOR Received.
18-06-2015
File Transfer...
SA: 15-07-2015, AOR2: 06-08-2015
Med's Done....
18-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-10-2015
LANDED..........
07-12-2015 :)
Is there anyone here who lived with the spouse outside of Canada and the sponsor did not work and did not have any income abroad?
I am in a similar situation - we live in Poland and I have a business here, my Canadian wife doesn't really have to work so she has no income for the 2014. Now we want to move to Canada and she is supposed to be my sponsor.
I know that outlanders don't need to proof any income but I understand that this is just a theory.

Has anyone been in such a situation?
Thank you!
 

lensed

Full Member
Feb 23, 2015
24
2
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-10-2015
AOR Received.
28-11-2015
File Transfer...
21-12-2015
Med's Done....
24-09-2016
Can someone please help me :(

I am a Canadian citizen ( living in Mississauga) and I plan to marry an Indian citizen in August 2015. The registar in India is requesting the following documentation from me before the marriage happens.

• Marital Status Certificate
• Certificate of Non-Impediment ( What is the validity of this document?)

How do I get these? Can I do it myself or do I need to hire a lawyer?
 

MexCan123

Member
Feb 23, 2015
11
0
userpg said:
Is there anyone here who lived with the spouse outside of Canada and the sponsor did not work and did not have any income abroad?
I am in a similar situation - we live in Poland and I have a business here, my Canadian wife doesn't really have to work so she has no income for the 2014. Now we want to move to Canada and she is supposed to be my sponsor.
I know that outlanders don't need to proof any income but I understand that this is just a theory.

Has anyone been in such a situation?
Thank you!
I can't help you with that but I really hope someone answers that.
 

Lamja

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
157
1
Macedonia
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-02-2015
AOR Received.
14-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-04-2015 (SA)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
14-02-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
10-08-2015 | TOTAL: 164 Days |
LANDED..........
08-09-2015
Hi,

I have completed my application do I need to use staples or paper clip to divide The documents?
 

tink23

Champion Member
Apr 23, 2011
1,598
36
Category........
Visa Office......
Santo Domingo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Aug 23, 2012
File Transfer...
Oct 9, 2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Nov 26, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
Dec 4, 2012
Lamja said:
Hi,

I have completed my application do I need to use staples or paper clip to divide The documents?
Paperclips. DO NOT use staples!
 

Lamja

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
157
1
Macedonia
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-02-2015
AOR Received.
14-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-04-2015 (SA)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
14-02-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
10-08-2015 | TOTAL: 164 Days |
LANDED..........
08-09-2015

userpg

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
142
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-05-2015, received by CIC: 15-05-2015
AOR Received.
18-06-2015
File Transfer...
SA: 15-07-2015, AOR2: 06-08-2015
Med's Done....
18-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-10-2015
LANDED..........
07-12-2015 :)
Is there anyone here who lived with the spouse outside of Canada and the sponsor did not work and did not have any income abroad?
I am in a similar situation - we live in Poland and I have a business here, my Canadian wife doesn't really have to work so she has no income for the 2014. Now we want to move to Canada and she is supposed to be my sponsor.
I know that outlanders don't need to proof any income but I understand that this is just a theory.

Has anyone been in such a situation?
Thank you!

MexCan123 said:
I can't help you with that but I really hope someone answers that.
Anyone?
 

MexCan123

Member
Feb 23, 2015
11
0
userpg said:
Is there anyone here who lived with the spouse outside of Canada and the sponsor did not work and did not have any income abroad?
I am in a similar situation - we live in Poland and I have a business here, my Canadian wife doesn't really have to work so she has no income for the 2014. Now we want to move to Canada and she is supposed to be my sponsor.
I know that outlanders don't need to proof any income but I understand that this is just a theory.

Has anyone been in such a situation?
Thank you!

Anyone?

Hey, so I have been doing lots of reading and asking around and it looks like as long as she is not on welfare, she can just write a note stating why she is not working, what she is planning to do for money upon return and how she will get by.

I saw someone post (who sent in their application and got the visa) they (Canadian) were not working and explained in their sent package that they have the support of in laws and other family members who will help them if they needed it (money wise and living situation). They got letters from those family members. In my case, I have been out of Canada for 6 years, I will write a letter explaining the situation, what I plan to do when returning to Canada (looking for work) and the help that I can get from family if need be.

Canada is not as strict as the US when it comes to how the sponsor will sponsor. So, again, from what I have seen (and I have been reading up A LOT on it because that was something I needed to know) as long as she writes a detailed letter telling them how she has not lived in Canada and does not have that income, what she plans to do work wise when returning, and any help you two can get from family stated in letters - should be fine. I am also writing how we are now saving so that when we get there we will have money for a few months rent, plus food and things we need, and will be looking for work once we arrive.
This is what I saw from many posts. If anyone else has something they would like to add - please do.
 

userpg

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
142
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-05-2015, received by CIC: 15-05-2015
AOR Received.
18-06-2015
File Transfer...
SA: 15-07-2015, AOR2: 06-08-2015
Med's Done....
18-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-10-2015
LANDED..........
07-12-2015 :)
MexCan123 said:
Hey, so I have been doing lots of reading and asking around and it looks like as long as she is not on welfare, she can just write a note stating why she is not working, what she is planning to do for money upon return and how she will get by.

I saw someone post (who sent in their application and got the visa) they (Canadian) were not working and explained in their sent package that they have the support of in laws and other family members who will help them if they needed it (money wise and living situation). They got letters from those family members. In my case, I have been out of Canada for 6 years, I will write a letter explaining the situation, what I plan to do when returning to Canada (looking for work) and the help that I can get from family if need be.

Canada is not as strict as the US when it comes to how the sponsor will sponsor. So, again, from what I have seen (and I have been reading up A LOT on it because that was something I needed to know) as long as she writes a detailed letter telling them how she has not lived in Canada and does not have that income, what she plans to do work wise when returning, and any help you two can get from family stated in letters - should be fine. I am also writing how we are now saving so that when we get there we will have money for a few months rent, plus food and things we need, and will be looking for work once we arrive.
This is what I saw from many posts. If anyone else has something they would like to add - please do.
Thank you SOOO much! It's a great idea to get the letter from my wife's family. We will definitely do it. We are also saving money. I hope it will work and I will keep writing here and will let you know. Maybe it'll help someone in the future.
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
124
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
And the IMM0008 form has changed again.
I filled up again and... what has changed? :-\
 

vinotintazo

Star Member
Jul 6, 2013
100
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 9, 2015
Doc's Request.
May 2, 2015 (Forms with Typos)
AOR Received.
Mar 29, 2015 OWP: April 27, 2015
Med's Done....
Nov 9, 2014 (Upfront)
Interview........
SA: April 12, 2016 AIP: April 12, 2016 DM: April 12, 2016 Interview: Waived
LANDED..........
May 3, 2016
DanSlh said:
And the IMM0008 form has changed again.
I filled up again and... what has changed? :-\
When I submitted my app earlier Feb, this new form was not there, will they return my app? :eek:
 

jerjer_22

Full Member
Aug 20, 2014
27
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Just recieved our OWP for my wife (inland sponsorship spousal, filed Feb 2014). Valid for 2 years, which damned well better be more then enough time for her PR to finalize. A small step, but at least a positive one in the right direction. No longer the stress of only having a 1 income household.
 

GustavesF

Hero Member
Oct 29, 2014
552
41
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-04-2014
AOR Received.
26-01-2015
LANDED..........
08-10-2015
jerjer_22 said:
Just recieved our OWP for my wife (inland sponsorship spousal, filed Feb 2014). Valid for 2 years, which damned well better be more then enough time for her PR to finalize. A small step, but at least a positive one in the right direction. No longer the stress of only having a 1 income household.
Is this under the pilot program? Did you file for the OWP along with the PR application?
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
124
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
vinotintazo said:
When I submitted my app earlier Feb, this new form was not there, will they return my app? :eek:
I don't know, maybe they just ask for the new form.
Wow I was suposed to send my application last week and something went wrong at my work and I wasn't able to do this.
I'm kinda happy for this.
 

jerjer_22

Full Member
Aug 20, 2014
27
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
GustavesF said:
Is this under the pilot program? Did you file for the OWP along with the PR application?
We filed an OWP along with our app, yes - as we have recieved no other communication besides the confirmation of receipt, I have to presume this is the pilot program. Makes the wait a bit more bearable at least.