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Spousal sponsorship

mox1989

Full Member
Jul 11, 2014
41
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Saint Lucia
Category........
Visa Office......
Port of Spain
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2015 and received 27-02-15. signed by H.Hunter. CIC stamped application on 02.03.15
AOR Received.
05-05-2015//SA received 13-05-2015
File Transfer...
03-06-2015
Med's Done....
20-11-2014 upfront
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
17-06-2015//SENT: 18-06-2015//RECEIVED BY POS: 22-06-2015
LANDED..........
11-07-2015
I am from saint lucia. My husband and I got married in June(in saint lucia).He recently obtained his PR in February.We are now in the process of putting in an application for Spousal Sponsorship. NOTE: i applied for canadian visa 2 years ago and it was denied. what is the best way to go about spousal application and will the fact that i was once denied visitors visa affect this application
 

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
Re: proof for fulfilling obligation in the custody order?

laotumao said:
Rhcohen, thank you for your reply. I got what you meant.

While the applicant is required to provide any proof showing close relationship with the sponsor, I found that the guide only instruct us to provide evidence showing financial support from the sponsor. Could it also be the financial support from the applicant? Would that be suspicious if the financial support is from the applicant rather than the sponsor?

Thank you for your time.
I don't really understand your question. if you are applying for spousal sponsorship, then there is no income requirement. if the sponsor wants to sponsor a child, then there needs to be proof of a relationship that is valid for sponsorship.
 

Clothilde

Full Member
Sep 28, 2013
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi Leon,

You said we can choose between Outland and Inland applications.

I am a US citizen living in Toronto with my Canadian boyfriend, and I cross the border every week to work in the US.

A year from today, we will officially be "common law" partners, and will start our application for sponsorship.

Despite living in Toronto, can I still apply from the US? Because I will need to be unrestricted to cross the border, and also we want the application to be processed faster (from New York).

Thank you very much for your answer!
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,714
22,022
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Yes - you can apply outland. In fact as an American it makes most sense to apply outland.

Note that what you're doing right now is a bit risky (crossing the border daily to go to work). There's always some chance you may be refused entry or told you can't keep crossing back and forth this way since what you're doing is effectively living in Canada instead of just visiting (and you're not allowed to live in Canada). Make sure you have a plan (e.g. someone you can stay with temporarily in the US) in the event you are ever refused entry.
 

Clothilde

Full Member
Sep 28, 2013
24
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Well when I come in each time, I tell the officer that I live in Canada with my boyfriend, and they still let me in, no questions asked.

I thought that I was allowed to live in Canada as long as I did not overstay my visitor's visa- and how else am I supposed to apply for Canadian immigration, since we are a "common law" couple, thus living together?

Thank you
 

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
Clothilde said:
Well when I come in each time, I tell the officer that I live in Canada with my boyfriend, and they still let me in, no questions asked.

I thought that I was allowed to live in Canada as long as I did not overstay my visitor's visa- and how else am I supposed to apply for Canadian immigration, since we are a "common law" couple, thus living together?

Thank you
No, a us citizen can NOT "live" or "move" to canada without the proper authorization (PR, work or study visa). As you are admitted as a visitor when you cross, you are only allowed to "visit". you definitely are lucky you have not had any trouble crossing the border frequently, especially telling them you are living there. Perhaps because you work in the US, they are not as concerned. Just be aware another poster recently mentioned that her spouse was limited to only visiting 3 days a week because of traveling accross the border regularly to work in the US. It all really depends on the border agent you get i guess.

PS. in regards to your previous post above, ALL US outland applicaitons are processed in Ottawa. The only visa office in the states that handles spousal applications right now is LA, and files generally only go there if there is a problem with the application, ie: red flags. It is by far MUCH faster to apply outland, as it's currently taking 6-10 months to complete.
 

melon82

Star Member
May 5, 2014
70
0
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
CIC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 06, 2013
AOR Received.
Jan. 04, 2014
Med's Done....
Nov. 15, 2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
June 26, 2014 In Process Aug. 04, 2014 Decision Made Sep. 01, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
Sep. 03, 2014
LANDED..........
Sep. 12, 2014
Hey guys, its Alex here again, wanted to ask you about CIC client status check update, we got passport request on June 26, 2014, sent it out June 40th, 2014 letter states within 45 days they need to receive it, how long do u guys personally think it might take and also CIC status check still say the same Application and Meds received, when it will be updated (since its been down for the last week or so)), what do u guys think about that>)).
 

mb_duran05

Newbie
Jul 13, 2014
3
0
Hi,

I just want to ask, what if I just got married and want to add my wife in my application? what are the steps that I need to do? do I need to include her processing fee when I submit her additional dependent to my application?
Thank you!
 

sacha

Newbie
Dec 4, 2013
1
0
What is the process and steps to take on the application to sponsor spouse and his two children to Canada? Do I need to fill out three application forms, or is there a spot to include all three of them on the application?

Also, we are married but it is not legal in Canada. Do I have to apply as Conjugal stating that we are married, but not valid in Canada. Or can I apply as married since we are and then state that it is not valid in Canada?

Thank you!
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,714
22,022
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
sacha said:
What is the process and steps to take on the application to sponsor spouse and his two children to Canada? Do I need to fill out three application forms, or is there a spot to include all three of them on the application?

Also, we are married but it is not legal in Canada. Do I have to apply as Conjugal stating that we are married, but not valid in Canada. Or can I apply as married since we are and then state that it is not valid in Canada?

Thank you!
Why is your marriage not valid in Canada? You'll have to explain this before we can provide further advice.
 

patricia1028

Star Member
Dec 3, 2013
91
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 2013
AOR Received.
June 30, 2014
Med's Done....
Nov. 2013
Passport Req..
June 30, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM Aug. 4, 2014.......VISA ISSUED AUG. 4, 2014. RECEIVED PACKAGE AUG. 14, 2014
LANDED..........
to land on Sept. 13, 2014
Re: Spousal sponsorship but problem with IMM5604

Hi, i am a filipina married to Canadian. We got married last yr and apllied for family sponsorhip. I have 2 kids with my previous relationship but we didnt get married. My x never supported my kids and i am a solo parent since we parted ways many yrs ago. Now he is married too. Immigration sent me an email to ask my x sign the IMM5604. But he refused to sign it. I went to DSWD in our goverment to discuss the matter. But they said, under the Philippine government I can take my kids with me in Canada. My kids are under my name not his. Kids are now 8 and 10yrs of age. The DSWD told me to send the form empty along with my letter stating that i have already discussed the matter to them and they said I donot need his permission to take the kids with me in Canada.If i send the form back empty to the immigration will the immigration accepts that or just refused our visa. Even if our goverment said we can leave without his permission for the kids. What if the biological father is no where to be found? Will that make any difference? Or he cant be bother?pls pls help me on this matter for i only have few days left to submit the forms back to the embassy. We really do need help pls tell me what are my chances on this matter..thank you
 

bluewenchee

Star Member
May 24, 2014
135
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila, Philippines
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 15, 2014
AOR Received.
September 2, 2014
File Transfer...
September 12, 2014
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Feb 07,2014
Passport Req..
Feb 04, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Feb 18, 2015
LANDED..........
March 13, 2015
Hello.. Good morning...

Can anybody tell me how long will CIC send you notification after sending forms to missisauga?


reply will be much appreciated.. thank you
 

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
bluewenchee said:
Hello.. Good morning...

Can anybody tell me how long will CIC send you notification after sending forms to missisauga?


reply will be much appreciated.. thank you
current processing time for acknolwedgement of receipt (AOR) and Sponsor Approval (SA) is 55 days. current experience has been longer than that. CIC is currently processing applications received on or before May 8, 2014.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp
 

bluewenchee

Star Member
May 24, 2014
135
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila, Philippines
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 15, 2014
AOR Received.
September 2, 2014
File Transfer...
September 12, 2014
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Feb 07,2014
Passport Req..
Feb 04, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Feb 18, 2015
LANDED..........
March 13, 2015
thank you for the response...


my husband sent papers to missisauga just three days ago, through a private courier, it will probably arrive tomorrow or next other day,,

so, they will not send notification even if they will received it on that day?
 

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
bluewenchee said:
so, they will not send notification even if they will received it on that day?
nope. the only way you will know if it arrived is from the tracking available from the courier. If there's no tracking or signature required, you will have to wait the time listed on the website.