Spousal sponsorship

[parker24]

Thanks. And I suppose the COPR will get mailed to her address, not mine... correct?

If you put it as her mailing address yes. You can change it, just have her mail fowarded as CIC 9/10 times will not even read the change of address or are too lazy to do so and just send it to the address that was on it in the first place.

 

[kyle18]

I am sponsoring my husband., he has already a passport request and re medical., since it's been 3 month's from the PPR! The embassy emailed my husband for the examination of his son! But the thing is he doesnt have any form of communication to his son since the relationship to his ex -wife been ended., we have submitted a Affidavit of explanation about it., and we emailed the embassy also about it.,
any suggestion? What is the best thing to do., because we declared that he has a son but he will not be going in the canada or even in the future for we dont know where the child is. Thank you in advance!

 

[guri3577]

@kyle18 take a look at this thread it might help! http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/please-shed-some-light-your-light-your-advice-are-highy-appreciated-t149224.0.html

 

[abscott]

If it will be more than a few years, then just have the child examined now. That preserves the right to sponsor in the future - keep in mind that the age for sponsorship of children has been decreased.

When she is ready to come, you will file the application again, she will be examined again and a PR visa will be issued at that time.

My point was that if it is "a few years" (three or less) she can get the PR now and then just move here within the first three years of landing. But if it will be more than 3 years, she won't be able to meet the PR residency obligation.

A permanent resident must reside in Canada 40% of the time in the "prior 5 year period" (730 days in the previous 5 years). During the FIRST five years, the PR must be ABLE to meet the residency obligation at the five year mark.

She cannot meet her permanent residency obligation if she does not live in Canada. There is no point in obtaining her COPR until such time as she is ready to come to Canada permanently within the next three years.

Hi...please help me too how we could sponsor for my eldest son because he is already 23 yrs old and has jut enrolled in college this school year. He is included in the application, had undergone medical too.

We got advice not to pay for him due to he's not accompanying due to he will continue his studies here in the Philippines. What if we pay for him shall we get a refund?

I don't want a delay in the process so I put him as not accompanying because he doesn't fall in any of the 3 types of dependents.

What shall we do? What else can we do so he could be with us too in Canada....I know you understand how hard it is for me to have my son away from us all the time...

I don't know where to research on his case and I badly need your help everyone...

abscott

 

[zardoz]

If he does not fit into one of the following list, he will have to apply to Canada on his own merit. "You" will not be able to sponsor him.

Dependent children

A son or daughter is dependent when the child:

is under the age of 22 and does not have a spouse or common-law partner;
is over the age of 22 and has been continuously enrolled as a full-time student and depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22;
became a spouse or a common-law partner before the age of 22 and has been continuously enrolled as a full-time student and depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since becoming a spouse or common-law partner, or
is over the age of 22 and depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22 because of a physical or mental condition.

Note that this list will be MUCH more restrictive starting in January 2014. Fewer people will qualify as "Dependent children".

 

[zardoz]

Just a heads up... Canada has closed the Cairo Embassy until further notice.

 

[Lana2013]

Hi,
I have a question that may seem naive.. I am in the process of sponsoring my husband from lebanon and would like to order the CAIPS notes using the online request. I have these questions:

1- am i requesting CAIPS for myself (sponsor) or my husband? Is this information my info or does it belong to my spouse and I am requesting it on his behalf?
2- For this question:
Please select the Act under which you are submitting the request:
Do I select Access to information Act or Privacy Act?

I appreciate any help!
Thanks

 

[keesio]

Thanks all.

Another quick Q: From what I understand, my wife can just send a copy of her passport for PPR since she is from a visa exempt country (USA). Is there any time during the whole process will she will need to send in her original passport to the VO? I ask, because she plans on visiting me for awhile while we wait. But she has plans to travel back and forth to the US and obviously she would not be able to do that if she has to mail in her passport and be without it for awhile.

Thanks

 

[computergeek]

Thanks all.

Another quick Q: From what I understand, my wife can just send a copy of her passport for PPR since she is from a visa exempt country (USA). Is there any time during the whole process will she will need to send in her original passport to the VO? I ask, because she plans on visiting me for awhile while we wait. But she has plans to travel back and forth to the US and obviously she would not be able to do that if she has to mail in her passport and be without it for awhile.

Thanks

It's the visa office's discretion if they ask for the physical passport or just a copy. LA requested my physical passport, but since then it seems they usually request a copy.

 

[computergeek]

Hi,
I have a question that may seem naive.. I am in the process of sponsoring my husband from lebanon and would like to order the CAIPS notes using the online request. I have these questions:

1- am i requesting CAIPS for myself (sponsor) or my husband? Is this information my info or does it belong to my spouse and I am requesting it on his behalf?
2- For this question:
Please select the Act under which you are submitting the request:
Do I select Access to information Act or Privacy Act?

I appreciate any help!
Thanks

It won't be CAIPS (it was retired last year) it will be GCMS (different format, different system). If you ask for your own, you will get sponsorship information. If you ask for his, you will get applicant information. Generally, it's best for you to both ask together.

If you are asking for your own (or for both of you) then it is a Privacy Act request (no charge). If you are asking for his on his behalf then it is an Access to Information request ($5 charge).

 

[Lana2013]

It won't be CAIPS (it was retired last year) it will be GCMS (different format, different system). If you ask for your own, you will get sponsorship information. If you ask for his, you will get applicant information. Generally, it's best for you to both ask together.

If you are asking for your own (or for both of you) then it is a Privacy Act request (no charge). If you are asking for his on his behalf then it is an Access to Information request ($5 charge).

Thanks computergeek, now that you explained it, it makes much more sense!

 

[KKRSTNA]

Hey everyone!

I know this question may seem a bit odd? well, it's not really a question rather "general advice"

With being in a LDR relationship for so long, and finally being able to live together (this October) I just want to know what I should expect of anyone has any experiences to share?

I'd love some advice.

I'm not going into this hoping for the worst, I just want to know what to expect if that makes sense. We've known each other online since 12/12/10 and fell in love rather quickly... we've only been together two times in person but we both know we want this because being away from each other hurts us both a lot.

So, as I said, just some advice on "what I should expect" moving in with someone after living alone for so much time. REALLY getting to know a person and their every habit, etc...

Any response is greatly appreciated!

 

[IvanP]

Hey everyone!

I know this question may seem a bit odd? well, it's not really a question rather "general advice"

With being in a LDR relationship for so long, and finally being able to live together (this October) I just want to know what I should expect of anyone has any experiences to share?

I'd love some advice.

I'm not going into this hoping for the worst, I just want to know what to expect if that makes sense. We've known each other online since 12/12/10 and fell in love rather quickly... we've only been together two times in person but we both know we want this because being away from each other hurts us both a lot.

So, as I said, just some advice on "what I should expect" moving in with someone after living alone for so much time. REALLY getting to know a person and their every habit, etc...

Any response is greatly appreciated!

It'll probably be awkward and a little stressful at the beginning, so go places and do things together - not just big trips like vacations, but go on dates, weekends away, walks in parks, ice-skating, concerts - whatever you both like (no need to spend money if you don't have it - or even if you do). Create shared and (hopefully) cherished memories together. Even disastrous trips can be remembered fondly later. Be willing to try things that the other likes that you're not sure about: One of you suggests ziplining, the other should say: "Sure, why not?" Don't expect perfection from each other, because perfection isn't going to happen, and don't sweat the little things. And this is good advice not only for the beginning of your life together, but throughout your relationship.

 

[keesio]

Don't expect perfection from each other, because perfection isn't going to happen, and don't sweat the little things. And this is good advice not only for the beginning of your life together, but throughout your relationship.

IvanP nailed it here. Remember that during a long distance relationship with a few visits here and there, both people are on their best behavior. Meaning you are so happy/excited to see each other and you put best effort in attitude and appearance and so on. Once you live together, you will also see the not so great things. You will see each other when irritable or not all dressed up and so on. As long as you can accept that and be prepared for it, it will make things much better. As IvanP said, "don't sweat the little things" and you'll be fine.

 

[LaylaLala]

I agree with this also. My relationship also started as a LDR. When we met it was as if we had always lived together though. We were so comfortable with each other that it felt kind of unreal. To this day I still can't believe how natural it was for us to be together. Sure, we've had some hard times, but that's when you know if it's going to work or not. Stick together through the hardships and "don't sweat the little things". Good luck!

IvanP nailed it here. Remember that during a long distance relationship with a few visits here and there, both people are on their best behavior. Meaning you are so happy/excited to see each other and you put best effort in attitude and appearance and so on. Once you live together, you will also see the not so great things. You will see each other when irritable or not all dressed up and so on. As long as you can accept that and be prepared for it, it will make things much better. As IvanP said, "don't sweat the little things" and you'll be fine.