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Spousal sponsorship

computergeek

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21-06-2012
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21-6-2012
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jobin007ae said:
Hi all, I have submitted my application online on May 5, 2014

is there anyone who applied in May

plz share ur current status and informations regarding this...

once my application has been refused,and I reapplied now.....so I am very much tensed....

guys plz....share urs
Why was it refused?
 

Ghanaboy

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Apr 24, 2014
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09-11-2012
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24-04-2014
Med's Done....
29-04-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-01-2015
VISA ISSUED...
05-02-2015
LANDED..........
22-02-2015
hello fellow group memebers
i submitted the initial documents to cic and later they rquested for certain additional documents with police report,medicals,school transcript and birth certificate from the hospital of birth,i wrote a letter to cic explaining that i was born in the house so i dnt have that registration,but i forgot to add my current birth certificate issued by the governemnt because i sent a copy of it with the initial doc,now my spouse is devastated as to how could i refuse to add the original this time,
my question is,should i send it separately or wat? my application is in the final stages as am waiting for the passport request and i dnt want my wife to grieve over this,pls advice
i sent those doc only yesterday
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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AOR Received.
19-08-2010
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28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Ghanaboy said:
hello fellow group memebers
i submitted the initial documents to cic and later they rquested for certain additional documents with police report,medicals,school transcript and birth certificate from the hospital of birth,i wrote a letter to cic explaining that i was born in the house so i dnt have that registration,but i forgot to add my current birth certificate issued by the governemnt because i sent a copy of it with the initial doc,now my spouse is devastated as to how could i refuse to add the original this time,
my question is,should i send it separately or wat? my application is in the final stages as am waiting for the passport request and i dnt want my wife to grieve over this,pls advice
i sent those doc only yesterday
If CIC asked for something and you forgot to send it, then you should send a follow up letter with that information included.
 

rhcohen2014

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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
jobin007ae said:
Hi all, I have submitted my application online on May 5, 2014

is there anyone who applied in May

plz share ur current status and informations regarding this...

once my application has been refused,and I reapplied now.....so I am very much tensed....

guys plz....share urs
there is a thread specifically for may applicants. a spreadsheet has been started to track everyone's progress. it's suggested to join the thread and post your stats so it can be added there.
 

rs3710

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May 22, 2014
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New Delhi
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12-08-2014
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AOR1 : 16-09-2014 , SA : 30-10-2014
File Transfer...
AOR2: 14-11-2014, In Process : 01-07-2015
Med's Request
07-07-2015
Med's Done....
05-07-2014
Passport Req..
07-10-2015
I will rephrase my situation.
My to-be-spouse is Canadian citizen. I am indian citizen but living in USA on F1 visa which expires in 2016. I am currently working and have applied for work visa H1B but have not yet received the decision so it is in process. I have also applied for Canada tourist Visa and it is in process too. Have not yet heard any decision.

We plan to go for outland spouse application and submit to USA. I read that as an outland applicant , I can not get work permit in Canada.
My concern is job.
- Can I look for jobs in Canada and request company to sponsor me and meanwhile my outland application can be in progress?
- OR should I just live in USA and continue working here and once after 8 or 12 months when i get a PR then move to Canada and find a job?

Also, Can I travel to India in the mean time when my outland application is in process as we plan to apply for application in August and my wedding can be in Nov or Jan?
 

Ghanaboy

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09-11-2012
Doc's Request.
13-12-2013
Med's Request
24-04-2014
Med's Done....
29-04-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-01-2015
VISA ISSUED...
05-02-2015
LANDED..........
22-02-2015
scylla said:
If CIC asked for something and you forgot to send it, then you should send a follow up letter with that information included.

thanks scylla
 

al53

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Jun 7, 2013
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Excellent post, thanks, but my situation is not addressed. I am Canadian citizen planning to live in the Philippines for 12 months with my girlfriend there and then apply to bring her back to Canada with me by applying for common law sponsorship there. Would that work? I know I can stay in Philippines up to 16 months with passport extensions
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Passport Req..
01-10-2010
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05-10-2010
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05-10-2010
al53 said:
Excellent post, thanks, but my situation is not addressed. I am Canadian citizen planning to live in the Philippines for 12 months with my girlfriend there and then apply to bring her back to Canada with me by applying for common law sponsorship there. Would that work? I know I can stay in Philippines up to 16 months with passport extensions
You will be able to apply for PR through common law once you have lived with your girlfriend for a minimum of 12 months. So that part certainly works. However it's quite possible processing will take more than 4 months (I think you should plan for at least 7) - so you may not be able to bring her to Canada with you at the 16 month mark.
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
rs3710 said:
We plan to go for outland spouse application and submit to USA. I read that as an outland applicant , I can not get work permit in Canada.
My concern is job.
- Can I look for jobs in Canada and request company to sponsor me and meanwhile my outland application can be in progress?
- OR should I just live in USA and continue working here and once after 8 or 12 months when i get a PR then move to Canada and find a job?
Also, Can I travel to India in the mean time when my outland application is in process as we plan to apply for application in August and my wedding can be in Nov or Jan?
- Correct, you don't qualify for an open work permit if you apply outland.
- Yes, you can certainly look for jobs in Canada. It can be quite difficult to find a job in Canada before you are legally entitled to work here.
- You can also live and continue working in the US. Really your choice.
- Yes, you can travel to India.
 

bluewenchee

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May 24, 2014
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July 15, 2014
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September 2, 2014
File Transfer...
September 12, 2014
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Feb 07,2014
Passport Req..
Feb 04, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Feb 18, 2015
LANDED..........
March 13, 2015
CHANGING NAME ... HELP PLEASE ...



Hello!
Im just married this year. Planning to apply a permanent visa.
i already have my documents, police clearance, passport, etc,.
but its UNDER MY SINGLE NAME ..

SHOULD I CHANGE IT TO MY HUSBAND'S NAME?
IS IT A MUST?
IF ITS OKAY NOT TO CHANGE, WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES USING MY MAIDEN NAME?

THANKS ....
 

zardoz

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bluewenchee said:


Hello!
Im just married this year. Planning to apply a permanent visa.
i already have my documents, police clearance, passport, etc,.
but its UNDER MY SINGLE NAME ..

SHOULD I CHANGE IT TO MY HUSBAND'S NAME?
IS IT A MUST?
IF ITS OKAY NOT TO CHANGE, WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES USING MY MAIDEN NAME?

THANKS ....
You can use whatever name you wish. You do NOT have to change to your husbands name in Canada. In fact, in Quebec, it's not even possible to change your name normally.
 

lounge

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May 19, 2014
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Hi all, if legal marriage is done in July, is there a specific period of time before putting forward spousal sponsorship application or it can be done as soon as possible.
Thanks
 

CutiePie92

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Dec 18, 2013
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-05-2014
AOR Received.
10-07-2014
File Transfer...
07-08-2014
Med's Done....
30-04-2014; remed 24-04-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
10-04-2015; 02-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
23-06-2015
LANDED..........
24-07-2015 soon 8)
zardoz said:
You can use whatever name you wish. You do NOT have to change to your husbands name in Canada. In fact, in Quebec, it's not even possible to change your name normally.
zardoz can you offer some details about this? you can't change your name in Quebec .. for how long?
 

CutiePie92

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Dec 18, 2013
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10-07-2014
File Transfer...
07-08-2014
Med's Done....
30-04-2014; remed 24-04-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
10-04-2015; 02-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
23-06-2015
LANDED..........
24-07-2015 soon 8)
lounge, you don't need to wait a specific amount of time for submitting the app after you get married.
 

lounge

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May 19, 2014
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Thanks cutepie for your quick, fast and sharp response. God bless you
I will like to ask one more question in my next post