spouse outland...thoughts guys

[jadugarbaba]

hi all,

i am new to the forum. i recently got my PPR mail. i live in canada and my gf is in India some quick questions:

situation: i plan to marry my gf after i am done with PR formalities.

questions:

1. since she is in india, so i will apply as outland?..right?
2. i can start her application only after i receive my PR card...is that correct?
3. what is the usual timelines for outland app from india?
4. what are the documents i need to get this going?

 

[CDNPR2014]

1. yes, if your wife will be in india when you send in the application, that is an outland application.

2. no, i don't think you need your pr card to apply. you should be able to use your COPR (landing document) to prove your PR status. the application checklist will confirm that.

3. i believe it's currently 8-10 months. IRCC's initiative is 12 months or less for all spousal applications.

4. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp

 

[jadugarbaba]

thank you.

can i travel to india back and forth as my wife pr application in process? is it advisable?

i dont see any information about this on cic. can you help me find this please?

 

[CDNPR2014]

short trips are ok, but as a PR yourself, you must maintain primary residency in Canada. this is listed in the Guide. i recommend reading through it very carefully multiple times. it may help to print it out.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5525ETOC.asp#before

Eligibility
Who can become a sponsor

You can become a sponsor if you are:

a Canadian citizen, a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or a permanent resident
at least 18 years old
living in Canada:
If you are a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when your sponsored relative becomes a permanent resident.
You can’t sponsor someone if you are a permanent resident living outside Canada
If you live in Quebec, you must also meet Quebec’s conditions to be a sponsor.
able to prove that you have enough income to provide basic needs for your spouse or partner’s dependent children. You must submit documents showing your financial resources for the past 12 months only if the spouse or partner you are sponsoring has a grandchild who is coming with them (see subsection 1(3) of the IRPR for more details).

 

[jadugarbaba]

got it..ya i mean short trips like a month is still good?

there is no timeline mentioned though

 

[jadugarbaba]

another question: since i will be sponsoring my spouse....so do i still need to submit financial document proof??

 

[Staunts2015]

another question: since i will be sponsoring my spouse....so do i still need to submit financial document proof??

You should go through the guide, it'll tell you everything you need to submit. For spousal sponsorship, there is no income requirement, though it may be an issue if the sponsor receives government assistance, such as welfare.

 

[jadugarbaba]

okay. what about EI? Is it also government social benefit?

 

[Staunts2015]

okay. what about EI? Is it also government social benefit?

I don't know what EI is.

 

[jadugarbaba]

sorry employment insurance?

 

[Staunts2015]

sorry employment insurance?

No, I don't think that counts. In my case, I got my husband (sponsor) to get a letter of employment from his boss, stating his income. I think that was it, but you should still read through the guide first, then come back and ask any questions you may still have.

 

[CDNPR2014]

I don't know what EI is.

EI doesn't count. that is a fund you pay into for future needs.

 

[Bcboundboy]

hi all,

i am new to the forum. i recently got my PPR mail. i live in canada and my gf is in India some quick questions:

situation: i plan to marry my gf after i am done with PR formalities.

Have you at any point lived together for over one year?

 

[jadugarbaba]

thank you guys.

no, dint live together for a year..

 

[jadugarbaba]

Just checking...in my case...i will be the sponsor (I am in canada) and my wife who is in India will ve principal application

Did i get it right?