Spousal sponsorship

[toutesweet]

So if thats true....it would apply in the states to....he sent in an email on wed with an update to address to change it to mine here in Ontario

Oh good. You should see it soon then. I wouldn't worry too much. Sometimes they take awhile to do it online, but they are quick to put it on your actual file.
In our case they made an error with my husband's email which had been updated over a year previous, even though it was correct on the file. Either a typo or the just used the one from the original application, which caused a two week delay only because I had my MP's office call to find out what was going on and then get them to re-email. Otherwise it would have been weeks of delay. So keep an eye on it if you are expecting something and it fails to come.

 

[toutesweet]

Oops. Yes COPR forms do come snail mail still though. If you sent the email Wed. should be good

 

[ladybugclh]

Oops. Yes COPR forms do come snail mail still though. If you sent the email Wed. should be good

Here is hoping...this is the only thing stressing me out right now...is that it doesn't get changed and goes to his old address and then more delays...but at the same time should be happy because we will be together after 7 long years....thanks for the help, you have helped put my mind at ease some!!

 

[gashe4peace]

So if thats true....it would apply in the states to....he sent in an email on wed with an update to address to change it to mine here in Ontario

Hello ladybugclh

please can you guide me the way how i can bring my ex-wife here in Canada. VO knows that we are divorce but i came here Canada/Alberta/with 2 kids .they want their mom and demand me to see her. how i can bring her??
thank you

 

[MilesAway]

You cannot sponsor her under family class, as she is no longer a member of your family. She is your ex-wife, not your wife.

You could take the kids to visit her, or she could apply to immigrate independently.

 

[Wolfie]

Hello. My fiancée is in the country on a working holiday visa and we are looking to get married soon. Therefore, I'm looking to apply for spousal sponsorship. She comes from Hong Kong but was studying in the States for a few years. We met when I was studying in the States and since graduation I've made frequent trips and stays with her for the past few years. In the US we've shared the same address and had the same cell phone family plan. My question is whether I can claim a common law relationship despite the fact I've had to return to Canada for at least half of the year for visa reasons. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[scylla]

Hello. My fiancée is in the country on a working holiday visa and we are looking to get married soon. Therefore, I'm looking to apply for spousal sponsorship. She comes from Hong Kong but was studying in the States for a few years. We met when I was studying in the States and since graduation I've made frequent trips and stays with her for the past few years. In the US we've shared the same address and had the same cell phone family plan. My question is whether I can claim a common law relationship despite the fact I've had to return to Canada for at least half of the year for visa reasons. Any help would be much appreciated.

You can only claim common law if you have lived together for a minimum of one full year. You have only visited her - not lived together - so no, you can't claim common law. You need a minimum of one full year living together (no exceptions) to qualify.

 

[ladybugclh]

Woohoo...kind of...Ottawa recieved my husbands change of address request (he is american)...still says received feb 8th...medical results recieved(he had to redo oct as everyone lost them they were recieved oct.28th)...we got ppr Aug.12th(had to send in proof of communication and original FBI cert)....now we wait some more.....as per my last gcms notes, looked like it went into process oct.31st and it says recommend pass so fingers crossed....be really nice if we got COPR before dec 18th.....but at least we will be together.

 

[hausautt]

Canadian Immigration Family Class Spouse?
I need help with answering this question. I'm sponsoring my spouse. In the form IMM1344E, it ask " Are you a Canadian living exclusively outside Canada? I click No. Another question it ask " Do you reside in Canada and in no other country? I click No.
In the form IMM5540E, I'm stuck with a question. It ask " Are you currently living in Canada? If I click No, I have to provide proof of my intention to re-establish in Canada.
Should I click Yes instead?

A little background of me. I'm a foreign teacher with a year contract each time I sign a new contract. Sometimes in the summer holiday, I will go back to Canada. My wife has Chinese nationality and our daughter is Canadian. We have been married for over 10 years. My wife and daughter have been to Canada once.

Anybody can help me. Thanks in advance.

Additional Details
When I'm in Canada, I live with my parents.
It does ask "Are you currently living in Canada?" At this time, I don't live there but my work place in China.
I do plan to move back to Canada when my wife is approved.

 

[ethan1514]

My Friend sister(Pakistan) got married in (punjab)India,She sponsored her Hubby from India,Everything went fine,but he had interview on Dec 4th.but he failed to convince the immigration officers.So they Reject his application.what she should do now..does she need to appeal

 

[scylla]

Canadian Immigration Family Class Spouse?
I need help with answering this question. I'm sponsoring my spouse. In the form IMM1344E, it ask " Are you a Canadian living exclusively outside Canada? I click No. Another question it ask " Do you reside in Canada and in no other country? I click No.
In the form IMM5540E, I'm stuck with a question. It ask " Are you currently living in Canada? If I click No, I have to provide proof of my intention to re-establish in Canada.
Should I click Yes instead?

You need to select "no". You're currently outside of Canada and spend most of the year outside of Canada - so you can't claim you live in Canada and doing so will cause more problems than it solves (CIC will very likely figure out that you're spending most of your time outside of Canada and call you on it). Since you are living outside of Canada - yes, you must provide proof that you plan to return to Canada and live there permanently once your wife's PR status has been approved.

 

[scylla]

My Friend sister(Pakistan) got married in (punjab)India,She sponsored her Hubby from India,Everything went fine,but he had interview on Dec 4th.but he failed to convince the immigration officers.So they Reject his application.what she should do now..does she need to appeal

Join this thread:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/all-spouse-appeal-cases-come-here-and-join-us-plz-t87619.2010.html

 

[toutesweet]

Woohoo...kind of...Ottawa recieved my husbands change of address request (he is american)...still says received feb 8th...medical results recieved(he had to redo oct as everyone lost them they were recieved oct.28th)...we got ppr Augustine.12th(had to send in proof of communication and original FBI cert)....now we wait some more.....as per my last gcms notes, looked like it went into process oct.31st and it says recommend pass so fingers crossed....be really nice if we got COPR before dec 18th.....but at least we will be together.

At least now you can relax while you wait

 

[toutesweet]

Hello. My fiancée is in the country on a working holiday visa and we are looking to get married soon. Therefore, I'm looking to apply for spousal sponsorship. She comes from Hong Kong but was studying in the States for a few years. We met when I was studying in the States and since graduation I've made frequent trips and stays with her for the past few years. In the US we've shared the same address and had the same cell phone family plan. My question is whether I can claim a common law relationship despite the fact I've had to return to Canada for at least half of the year for visa reasons. Any help would be much appreciated.

Not so much. Sorry. Can she visit you in Canada? If you marry in Canada she will have implied status and be able to stay. Though working is another issue

 

[Wolfie]

You can only claim common law if you have lived together for a minimum of one full year. You have only visited her - not lived together - so no, you can't claim common law. You need a minimum of one full year living together (no exceptions) to qualify.

Hmm... so there isn't a status for people who have to leave due to immigration status? I looked into conjugal relationships but that requires proving barriers to marriage. Common law seems to fit the best but since she was studying in the States and I'm Canadian I can only stay in the US for so long. But we've shared the same US address for years if it means anything.