Tips & Tricks w/Common-Law App

[keesio]

My name is on our lease, so I'm really not visiting... It's my apartment too.

Also, it looks like I have to take a medical exam by a Panal Physician in my would-be country of residence (the United States) and I (like I have stated before) cannot simply take off work to do this. I do not see an option to see one of these doctors in Canada. How do you get around this?

No you can go to one in Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx (Canada is an option)

 

[MilesAway]

My name is on our lease, so I'm really not visiting... It's my apartment too.

I just really want to make sure that I'm understanding everyone.
Has anyone here applied "outland" and lived inland for a year+ in Canada already?

Also, it looks like I have to take a medical exam by a Panal Physician in my would-be country of residence (the United States) and I (like I have stated before) cannot simply take off work to do this. I do not see an option to see one of these doctors in Canada. How do you get around this?

Several people here have applied outland while living in Canada, and some for long periods of time. There is nothing wrong with it, and the inland guide even recommends it.

You do not have to go to the US for a medical, you can do it in Canada. Just look at the options on the site. There are 11 doctors in Montreal, so you've got quite the selection.

 

[Rob_TO]

Has anyone here applied "outland" and lived inland for a year+ in Canada already?

Thousands of people have done it with no problem.

If you read the CIC guide on inland process, they actually encourage people to apply outland if they can.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp
The family class is aimed at faster processing of spouse or common‑law partner applications from applicants outside Canada.

Processing times for spouses or common‑law partners in Canada are generally longer.

The person being sponsored can apply to a visa office outside Canada to take advantage of the family class processing standard. Processing times for applications processed in Canada are posted on our Web site.

 

[Veelia11]

Okay guys thanks for the help!
I will send Outland now.

Which form should I use as a person living IN canada applying OUTLAND?
(Person Living in Canada): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp
or this form
(Living outside of Canada) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp

Also,
What is the office that I need to submit to if I'm sending my application outland?

 

[Rob_TO]

or this form
(Living outside of Canada) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp

You fill out ONLY the outside-Canada application package.

Entire app is sent to CPC-Mississauga. After sponsor approval CPC-M will then send it on to the appropriate outland visa office.

 

[Veelia11]

Thanks!!

For the medical exam...

Is there a form I need to bring them or do they provide me everything I need?

 

[Rob_TO]

Thanks!!

For the medical exam...

Is there a form I need to bring them or do they provide me everything I need?

They should provide you everything you need (though I think you're supposed to take in a few photos... check your guide). Make sure to tell them it's an "upfront" medical exam. After the exam is finished you should get a receipt with a reference number on it, that you need to include in your app.