Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[Cambridge_Quebec]

My wife will come to montreal in a few months to wait for her PR. Question is:- Can she update her address to my address in Montreal? If so how do we do this? In case of re-medical, can she do it in Montreal too?

Thank you.

Yes she can. We did it a month ago by filling a Case Specific Enquiry (CSE) and they updated ECAS although we got an email saying they may not update it. There are doctors who can perform the medical test in Montreal for those who apply in-land so I don't see why she could not do it in Montreal too.

 

[The PubLandlord]

Just need to know if you applied as Married or Common-Law! Then Andrew or I will add you in!

Oh sorry, we are married

Thanks

 

[canadian1979]

Yes she can. We did it a month ago by filling a Case Specific Enquiry (CSE) and they updated ECAS although we got an email saying they may not update it. There are doctors who can perform the medical test in Montreal for those who apply in-land so I don't see why she could not do it in Montreal too.

Thanks guys for the info. For those who already landed in Canada and had to ship their belongings from the UK, which company did you use by any chance?

 

[taffy7]

Thanks guys for the info. For those who already landed in Canada and had to ship their belongings from the UK, which company did you use by any chance?

We are using Anglo Pacific

 

[SchnookoLoly]

If you go to the British expats wiki, search for shipping and you'll find an article that links a ton of threads with recommendations.

 

[canadian1979]

If you go to the British expats wiki, search for shipping and you'll find an article that links a ton of threads with recommendations.

Thanks Schnookoly I will take a look at the expats wiki

 

[Chachacha]

Ah.

It's likely you are going to be rejected. While CIC understands that there are financial barriers, those aren't enough to stop you from getting married in either Canada or the UK.

Conjugal is for very specific circumstances - as has been said, it's for countries like the Philippines, where divorce is illegal, and living with a married person is illegal, so it is literally IMPOSSIBLE for a couple to either get married or live together. Same wtih countries where homosexuality is illegal - the couple cannot get married, and would be risking their own personal safety by living together. Even in those situations, if the non-Canadian has not at a minimum at least attempted to apply for a TRV to come to Canada in order to get married, the application is often refused until the couple shows that.

Couples applying as conjugal literally have to show that they have tried every possible means to either live together or to get married and have to prove that they are unable to do either of those things.

In both your case as in Canrish's case, there is nothing to stop you guys from getting married. Saying you can't afford to live together for a year, or you don't have a visa, or whatever, doesn't stop you from going to the courthouse and obtaining a marriage license.

Please keep us updated on the outcome... If CIC gives you the opportunity, either do what katahafax did and get married ASAP, or otherwise withdraw your application, get married on your own time, and then reapply.

Just been reading your posts and now considering our own application. We applied under the conjugal route back in May 2015, received AOR and now it's been sent to London. I'm living with my Canadian Parter here in Canada and returning every 6 months to the UK. I'm fortunate to have enough funds to survive and We've lived together for 3 years BUT are not married. Will this be an red flag? Was the conjugal route incorrect . . If I have to reapply again I will bring pieces.

 

[SchnookoLoly]

If you've been living together 3 years then you don't qualify as conjugal, you qualify as common law. There's no requirement to be married to qualify as common law, that's why the two classes exist.

You won't be approved under the conjugal class, however your situation is a bit different since you already qualify under common law. I'm assuming your application includes details that you have lived together for 3 years? Assuming yes, CIC may process you as common law. If they do that, and it's a big if, then they'll probably ask for proof of cohabitation.

Also, you don't have to be leaving Canada every 6 months, just apply online for an extension of your visitor status. Takes a couple weeks and costs I think $100. The link is Kubacki the wiki article on spousal sponsorship I believe.

Don't go to pieces yet. Sit tight and wait to hear from CIC. You could also try emailing them but if your app omg just got to London it may not get you anywhere but it probably will make you feel better. Drop them a case specific email (address in the faq), and explain you misunderstood the application classes and you would like to change your file to common law.

For others who have applied as conjugal on this thread recently my advice is to get married so that they qualify under another class... But you already qualify so I'm not sure how CIC will handle that.

Curious for others to weigh in on this one. I say send the email but otherwise sit tight and wait to hear.

 

[katathfx]

I agree with Schnookololy. If your application included relationship proofs that there is combined financial affairs (joint bank account, life insurance naming partner as beneficiary etc) and cohabation (rental lease, mail to the same address etc) then it is very likely that the visa officer will ask for clarification and if satisfied will process your application as common law. Do go ahead and send the case specific inquiry explaining your error. Getting married removes doubt regarding Principal Applicants Eligibility. We had plenty of combined affairs and cohabitation (as well as statutory declaration of common law Union) included with our original (conjugal) application. We were requested to send more proof 8 months in and we got married just before doing so. Best of luck !

 

[Scotmoose]

I don't understand, why is London putting so many In Process from around November/December, but they don't seem to be finalising many applications? Why not just get the applications completed for the applicants who have been waiting over a year first.

 

[warzo]

I don't understand, why is London putting so many In Process from around November/December, but they don't seem to be finalising many applications? Why not just get the applications completed for the applicants who have been waiting over a year first.

I feel like they are putting applications in process so that they stop getting emails/inquiries .

And I also think they do to show they are "working". I also believe, they are putting applications in process but they are truly working on applications in order. I have been paying close attention, and it seems like approvals are coming through in order.

 

[princesstigger]

Also, you don't have to be leaving Canada every 6 months, just apply online for an extension of your visitor status. Takes a couple weeks and costs I think $100. The link is Kubacki the wiki article on spousal sponsorship I believe.

Correct, costs $100, but my last extension took 92 days to process... as long as you apply (they recommend 30 days) before your visitor permit expires, you can stay on 'implied status' until you get your new permit.

I don't understand, why is London putting so many In Process from around November/December, but they don't seem to be finalising many applications? Why not just get the applications completed for the applicants who have been waiting over a year first.

I emailed LVO 10 days ago to ask if they needed anything from me to help facilitate the processing of my application. I was worried as I have not been asked to do a new medical etc. I am amazed that I actually got a reply today.

'Dear Applicant,
We are writing with regards to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
We can confirm that we are ready to finalise your visa. Please confirm where you are currently residing. Our current records places you in Canada.'

I replied immediately and now have everything crossed!!!

 

[Sibby]

Correct, costs $100, but my last extension took 92 days to process... as long as you apply (they recommend 30 days) before your visitor permit expires, you can stay on 'implied status' until you get your new permit.

I emailed LVO 10 days ago to ask if they needed anything from me to help facilitate the processing of my application. I was worried as I have not been asked to do a new medical etc. I am amazed that I actually got a reply today.

'Dear Applicant,
We are writing with regards to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
We can confirm that we are ready to finalise your visa. Please confirm where you are currently residing. Our current records places you in Canada.'

I replied immediately and now have everything crossed!!!

Great news Princesstigger, hope you will soon be seeing Decision made update and getting your COPR. Nice one

 

[princesstigger]

Great news Princesstigger, hope you will soon be seeing Decision made update and getting your COPR. Nice one

thank you!

 

[andrew-brit]

I don't understand, why is London putting so many In Process from around November/December, but they don't seem to be finalising many applications? Why not just get the applications completed for the applicants who have been waiting over a year first.

I do not know why there are still applications pending from January-October 2014 which are not in process, or are in process but not DM yet LVO is putting applications received in 2015 in process.

I'm coming up for a year and will be returning to Canada next week to wait it out.

I have a copy of my sponsor approval, copy of sponsor ECAS page and applicant page, return flight for January 2015 and potentially a letter from my UK based employer as I will continue to work for them from Canada. I will tell the first agent at immigration that I am entering with dual intent. Should I expect to be ushered in to secondary questioning?