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Spousal sponsorship

Ponga

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Oct 22, 2013
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Trapeze said:
We have the same situation, my wife as sponsor is in canada and already started the process, i am wondering what is the time limit that she can spend out of canada while sponsorship application is in progress.
Is your wife also a PR of Canada? If she is...the same would apply; only short trips outside of Canada, but even those are not really recommended.
 

Trapeze

Star Member
May 5, 2015
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Ankara
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08-04-2015
AOR Received.
02-05-2015
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08-06-2015
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29-01-2016
Ponga said:
Is your wife also a PR of Canada? If she is...the same would apply; only short trips outside of Canada, but even those are not really recommended.
Yes she is the PR of canada, so it means they will cancel the sponsorship application if she spend some months out of canada?
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Buffalo
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28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
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05-10-2010
Trapeze said:
Yes she is the PR of canada, so it means they will cancel the sponsorship application if she spend some months out of canada?
Yes - they could very well cancel/refuse the application. She should limit her trips to three weeks.
 

Trapeze

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May 5, 2015
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Ankara
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02-05-2015
File Transfer...
08-06-2015
Med's Done....
Done
Passport Req..
29-01-2016
scylla said:
Yes - they could very well cancel/refuse the application. She should limit her trips to three weeks.
Thanks for info
 

userpg

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Feb 21, 2015
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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
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14-10-2015
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MilesAway said:
The criminal records check should be fine. It can't be more than 3 months old by the time CIC receives it.
Thank you MilesAway, but what does 'receive it' mean?
Does it mean it can't be more than 3 months old by the moment they get my package in CIC Mississauga or by the moment they open my package in CIC (and give me the AOR at the same time)?
Please help.
 

DanSlh

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Dec 24, 2014
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17-04-2015
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07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
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19-02-2015
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22-06-2015
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25-06-2015
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02-07-2015
userpg said:
Thank you MilesAway, but what does 'receive it' mean?
Does it mean it can't be more than 3 months old by the moment they get my package in CIC Mississauga or by the moment they open my package in CIC (and give me the AOR at the same time)?
Please help.
At the moment they receive your package.
 

Cue_147

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May 6, 2015
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I was wondering if someone could give me a little advise please.

I'm from England and my girlfriend is Canadian... we've been together for nearly 2 years and living together in England since January this year. She's here on a working visa for 2 years but will be going back to her job in January 2016 because she'll lose her Canadian job.

We believe our future is Canada but i'm unsure when we can start the Spousal Sponsorship... Can we start it now or when we've lived together for a year and classed a common-law?

Thanks for your help in advance... Marcus
 

katathfx

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Feb 12, 2014
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London
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14-05-2014
Doc's Request.
08-01-2015 Proof of Cohabitation
AOR Received.
Sponsorship Approval 15-07-2014 In Progress 20-02-2015
Med's Done....
28-04-2014 extended to 27-04-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
13-07-2015
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26-08-2015
Cue_147 said:
I was wondering if someone could give me a little advise please.

I'm from England and my girlfriend is Canadian... we've been together for nearly 2 years and living together in England since January this year. She's here on a working visa for 2 years but will be going back to her job in January 2016 because she'll lose her Canadian job.

We believe our future is Canada but i'm unsure when we can start the Spousal Sponsorship... Can we start it now or when we've lived together for a year and classed a common-law?

Thanks for your help in advance... Marcus
If you are going to apply under commonlaw they yes you will need to live together for a full 12 months and have various proof of combined financial affairs such as joint bank accounts, rental leases, or insurance policies. Also mail addressed to the same residence is helpful. Or you can opt to get married and apply immediately afterwards. The best way to clear up any questions you may have it to follow the Outland London thread and look for posts from members Schnookoloy or andrewbrit, they have excellent links in their signature for FAQ and the London spreadsheet. Good luck :)
 

userpg

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Feb 21, 2015
142
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Category........
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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 :)
Thank you DanSlh

Does the IMM 5481 have to be signed? There is no space for a signature or date.
Do I have to translate my Polish ID and does my wife have to translate her Polish PR card?

Please help.
 

NYC2CANADA

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Sep 7, 2014
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Rochester
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Otawa
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06-05-2015
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05-06-2015
Med's Done....
14-05-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-10-2015
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20-10-2015
taffy7 said:
Is your son under the age of 18,if so he must be included on the application.
Yes he is in the application, and is noted why he is not coming with me ( mother have custody), but my question is if I need to add his passport picture to the application
 

Garry2008

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Jun 13, 2013
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userpg said:
Thank you DanSlh

Does the IMM 5481 have to be signed? There is no space for a signature or date.
Do I have to translate my Polish ID and does my wife have to translate her Polish PR card?

Please help.
IMM 5481 does not need to be signed.
If you are including Polish PR in your Application it need to be translated and Certified.
 

Hitesh_001

Full Member
Jun 22, 2014
45
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Hi,

I have to apply for Spousal sponsorship and I am just reading the all forms before applying.
There is form "GENERIC APPLICATION FORM FOR CANADA"
What should I put in "How many family members, including you, are in this application (see instructions guide)?"

I am just sponsering my wife so I should put here 1. right? just a bit confused.
 

Rabs84

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
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One of my cozn hv Canadian PR. He is a refugee there.he got 2yrs jail bcoz of serious crime.he has removal order, after dat he appealed n it was approved. Court/immigration gave 5 yrs stay order which is going to complete on 1st feb 2016. My question is after completing a stay order will they deport him or he can stay...if anyone had experienced plz guide me wat they ll do next aftr completing the stay order...If removal order cancelled can he sponsor his wife?
 

Bella18

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May 4, 2015
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January 19 2015
AOR Received.
March 25 2015
File Transfer...
March 29 2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
June 4 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
April 29 2015
VISA ISSUED...
IP May 12 2015 waiting for visa
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Hoping
epie said:
Good day sa lahat...

Meron ba ditong nakakaalam kung ilang days pinaka madali sa pagkuha ng canadian passport ng baby? Hindi na kasi pwedeng e-extend yung validity ng visa namin dahil naka booked na kami ng ticket. Meron bang may alam nito? Need help here kung ilang days ba talaga pinakamadaling process ng canadian passport.
Supposed to be its 21 days processing here in manila...but if u request for earlier pwede naman..basta pakita mo lang ang ticket nyo.
 

USK

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Jul 7, 2012
192
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Hey,

Need a small help - a question. Do we receive an email for the decision for sponsorship approval or does it come thru the regular mail only.

I got the AOR for spousal application by e-mail a couple of weeks ago. Now the e-CAS says 'Decision Made' with a line stating that a letter has been mailed to my home address. So no e-mail this time? CPC Mississauga process the sponsorship application.

Pls help.


Bella18 said:
Supposed to be its 21 days processing here in manila...but if u request for earlier pwede naman..basta pakita mo lang ang ticket nyo.