Spousal sponsorship

[CanadianJeepGuy]

hi
Please anyone can help me my wife had social assistance due to job less last time she got the check in FEB 2013, now we are planing to submit our application for the immigration outland and she is living in canada so any one can advice me what we have to do to make sure the eligibility for the sponsorship thanks

If she is or was on employment insurance I believe this does not disqualify her as a sponsor.

 

[Yelsew]

Although it's not necessary to meet LICO (minimum income threshold) to sponsor, and it's not even necessary for the sponsor to have a job, my understanding is that CIC still wants to see some source of income, as long as it is not social assistance (welfare, or Ontario Works as it's called in this province). If your wife is receiving EI, a pension, disability benefit, or interest from investment, savings, etc? Any of those would be acceptable proof.

BTW, does anyone know if it's absolutely necessary to always use the most updated forms? CIC is constantly 'updating' its forms, without saying what the 'changes' are. For example, the Sponsorship Agreement/Undertaking form IMM 1344 dated 04-2013 looks identical in wording to the one dated 12-2012. Ditto for the Generic Application for Canada IMM 0008. Whatever the differences are, they must be extremely minor, like a punctuation mark or something! It's not a big deal to re-enter the same info on a new form on the computer, but it is the signature pages which concerns me. Does CIC expect the sponsor to tell his/her spouse to fax/scan another signed page which shows the most recent update in the bottom corner, or will they accept the already-signed page from the previous version? In both cases, the wording on the signature pages is the same. It's a nuisance to have to do this, especially when the sponsored person overseas doesn't have convenient access to a computer/scanner/fax machine.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Although it's not necessary to meet LICO (minimum income threshold) to sponsor, and it's not even necessary for the sponsor to have a job, my understanding is that CIC still wants to see some source of income, as long as it is not social assistance (welfare, or Ontario Works as it's called in this province). If your wife is receiving EI, a pension, disability benefit, or interest from investment, savings, etc? Any of those would be acceptable proof.

BTW, does anyone know if it's absolutely necessary to always use the most updated forms? CIC is constantly 'updating' its forms, without saying what the 'changes' are. For example, the Sponsorship Agreement/Undertaking form IMM 1344 dated 04-2013 looks identical in wording to the one dated 12-2012. Ditto for the Generic Application for Canada IMM 0008. Whatever the differences are, they must be extremely minor, like a punctuation mark or something! It's not a big deal to re-enter the same info on a new form on the computer, but it is the signature pages which concerns me. Does CIC expect the sponsor to tell his/her spouse to fax/scan another signed page which shows the most recent update in the bottom corner, or will they accept the already-signed page from the previous version? In both cases, the wording on the signature pages is the same. It's a nuisance to have to do this, especially when the sponsored person overseas doesn't have convenient access to a computer/scanner/fax machine.

I would believe the expectation is to have filled out the most recent form at the time you were filling them out. Once you have submitted them then they should be accepted.

 

[Bill 110]

Although it's not necessary to meet LICO (minimum income threshold) to sponsor, and it's not even necessary for the sponsor to have a job, my understanding is that CIC still wants to see some source of income, as long as it is not social assistance (welfare, or Ontario Works as it's called in this province). If your wife is receiving EI, a pension, disability benefit, or interest from investment, savings, etc? Any of those would be acceptable proof.

BTW, does anyone know if it's absolutely necessary to always use the most updated forms? CIC is constantly 'updating' its forms, without saying what the 'changes' are. For example, the Sponsorship Agreement/Undertaking form IMM 1344 dated 04-2013 looks identical in wording to the one dated 12-2012. Ditto for the Generic Application for Canada IMM 0008. Whatever the differences are, they must be extremely minor, like a punctuation mark or something! It's not a big deal to re-enter the same info on a new form on the computer, but it is the signature pages which concerns me. Does CIC expect the sponsor to tell his/her spouse to fax/scan another signed page which shows the most recent update in the bottom corner, or will they accept the already-signed page from the previous version? In both cases, the wording on the signature pages is the same. It's a nuisance to have to do this, especially when the sponsored person overseas doesn't have convenient access to a computer/scanner/fax machine.

Anybody knows when did they updated the forms i thing it has to be after 8 of May.

 

[orly]

Forms usually have a date/version at the bottom so it's always a good idea to check before you mail anything in case they've changed.

They'll usually expect the newest one but of course they can change in a day so unless you take the piss and send them forms 3 months later that are out of date you should be ok. They'll be quick to ask for more information if they need it.

For the LICO requirements - when we applied my wife was working part time in a bank while studying for her degree. Was approved without difficulty.

 

[ortom]

I need some help with filling out one of the application forms, the sponsor evaluation form. The part where it asks about undertakings, aside from me and himself my husband is not financially responsible for anyone else. At the second page where it asks for details of family members and persons included in undertakings in effect or not yet in effect, should I write Not Applicable in any of them or should I just leave it empty? I have already put "0" at the first page for 5. B and 6.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

I need some help with filling out one of the application forms, the sponsor evaluation form. The part where it asks about undertakings, aside from me and himself my husband is not financially responsible for anyone else. At the second page where it asks for details of family members and persons included in undertakings in effect or not yet in effect, should I write Not Applicable in any of them or should I just leave it empty? I have already put "0" at the first page for 5. B and 6.

You can put N/A for all those questions that don't apply to you.

 

[MisterBob]

Outland VS Inland - mailing address

Hi all,

Please help answer this question for us.

Can an experienced person please confirm the "Inland" and "Outland" mailing address?

I am applying for inland and thinking to the "Case Processing Centre, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1W3" as the mailing address for our application.

What about the address in Mississauga? Is that for outland?

 

[tiffanyeric]

Hello everyone,

For the passport request of CEM, is it passport alone or anything else needed to submit?

To attend the CFO, do i need to call to set an appointment or walk in?



Tiffany (Philippines-calgary)

 

[ortom]

Done, thanks.
I still have a few more questions, we have lived together for over 1 year, married for 4 months now. At the spouse/common-law questionnaire question 5 asks are you in a common-law relationship i.e have you and your sponsor lived together in a conjugal relationship for a period of at least one year? Do we just tick Yes since we have already lived together for more than one year but we are applying as married?
As well as question 10, where it asks for previous spouse or common-law of the sponsor. My husband lived with someone as common-law years ago and we are including a declaration of severance of common-law( not sure what the exact name is) but it asks for date of death/separation/divorce. Would separation apply to common-law?

You can put N/A for all those questions that don't apply to you.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Outland VS Inland - mailing address

Hi all,

Please help answer this question for us.

Can an experienced person please confirm the "Inland" and "Outland" mailing address?

I am applying for inland and thinking to the "Case Processing Centre, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1W3" as the mailing address for our application.

What about the address in Mississauga? Is that for outland?

Inland for Family class is Vegreville. Outland is Mississauga.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Hello everyone,

For the passport request of CEM, is it passport alone or anything else needed to submit?

To attend the CFO, do i need to call to set an appointment or walk in?



Tiffany (Philippines-calgary)

You will be notified by email for your PPR and most likely an Appendix A. If they are missing anything else they will request that as well.

For the CFO Canadian seminars are only on certain days. Better to Google it and show up first thing in the morning. I have heard it can fill up pretty quickly.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Done, thanks.
I still have a few more questions, we have lived together for over 1 year, married for 4 months now. At the spouse/common-law questionnaire question 5 asks are you in a common-law relationship i.e have you and your sponsor lived together in a conjugal relationship for a period of at least one year? Do we just tick Yes since we have already lived together for more than one year but we are applying as married?
As well as question 10, where it asks for previous spouse or common-law of the sponsor. My husband lived with someone as common-law years ago and we are including a declaration of severance of common-law( not sure what the exact name is) but it asks for date of death/separation/divorce. Would separation apply to common-law?

You are married so that trumps any question concerning the 2 of you and common-law/conjugal.

"Would separation apply to common-law?" Yes.

When filling out these forms try to think of it from the perspective of the IO who has no idea who you are. The questions for most are basic and straight forward so just supply the answer they are asking. If there are some you are not sure of then you will have the opportunity to explain it with a separate written explanation.

 

[ortom]

Thanks a lot CanadianJeepGuy.

You are married so that trumps any question concerning the 2 of you and common-law/conjugal.

"Would separation apply to common-law?" Yes.

When filling out these forms try to think of it from the perspective of the IO who has no idea who you are. The questions for most are basic and straight forward so just supply the answer they are asking. If there are some you are not sure of then you will have the opportunity to explain it with a separate written explanation.

 

[shilru]

Hello Everyone,

Im in a sticky situation and need some advice. My girlfriend had a 1 week TRP ( Temporary Resident Permit), issued to her on the 4th of January 2013. We applied for the extension of TRP but it was not granted (processing took until the 24th of May to complete). She was issued a refusal letter and told to leave canada and return to India. We got married ( Im a canadian citizen), in February while we waited for the TRP decision from CIC. We were dating for 2 years before the marriage and I have plenty of evidence (photos, phone records, emails), to prove that it was a legitimate relationship. My question is whether she should go back to India and do an outland sponsorship or stay here and try for the Inland (she will be out of status). My worry is that the outland will take even longer than the usual processing time due to the questions the TRP would raise . Should I try the inland Sponsorship? I don't want to be away from her for months or possibly years. Your insight will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you