Very afriad.

[HappyMel]

I have been in Canada for almost 2 years under a visitor status living with my Common-Law partner. I am a US citizen and he is a Canadian Citizen. Our relationship has been going a bit south as of recently, but we are really trying to patch things up. I am afraid because his mother has caught wind of our rocky relationship and I am afraid she is going to call immigration and put in a bad word for me when we do send off the Sponsorship. She's always hated me for 'taking her baby away' and has always assumed from the get-go that I was here for just immigration. Which is completely false. Can she really do anything to put a hault on my visa?

 

[tgchi13]

I'm unsure how you can say she's always hated you when previously you wrote that the whole family was exceptionally welcoming but yes, she could convince immigration to flag the application if she provides them with enough information.

Frankly, I suggest not submitting the application until your relationship is stable and that should ward off any negativity from your common law mother in law.

 

[HappyMel]

Yes, things were pretty good until about last year when her sisters got to talking and convinced her that I was here for immigration. I do agree. I think we should put this on hault until all is sorted out.

 

[Halifax-Maple]

Important point:
what is your current status in Canada? Being American does not mean you enter Canada and stay forever as you wish. USA is visa exempted country but you can enter and ONLY stay for 6 months or according to the stamp. If you have been for long and that your status is illegal, this can put you into trouble. If the mother in law reported you, you may be deported and this may complicate your future application

 

[HappyMel]

I've been extending my status.

 

[tgchi13]

She has visitor status, as stated in the first post so she's legal

 

[buddhadimple]

If things are rocky, don't submit the application. Why are you trying to emigrate when things aren't going well with your partner? It's a huge commitment to sponsor someone. It's not like something you do willy-nilly and then if it doesn't work you just think "oh well" and go home... Personally, I think you should be sure that your relationship is going to last before you submit an application. It is a three-year contract after all.

 

[iarblue]

Well your mother in law to be as such, can say all she likes but, she also has to have proof, and if your proof of your relationship out ways the proof she does or does not have,then you have no worries,If immigration was to stop all immigration because they got a call from a peed off realitive it would be crazy.They dont just take someones word for it they do their homework.
As for your relationship only you and him know how bad it is or how bad its going to get.Do your homework.

 

[canadianwoman]

CIC doesn't pay much attention to 'poison pen' letters that are unsigned, though they will investigate a bit , but if the letter comes from a close relative who can provide proof, this will create problems for you. One of the tests of a genuine relationship (according to CIC guidelines) is whether both familes know about the relationship and approve of it.
However, it is certaily possible to have a genuine relationship even if relatives don't approve or don't like you, but the visa officer will certainly take note of it. Just up the amount of proof of a bona fide relationship you send in.
As well, an American-Canadian relationship is the easiest one to get approved, so you should be OK.

I also find it odd the mother thinks an American is marrying a Canadian just for immigration purposes. Surely she must be aware that almost all fake marriages for immigration purposes involve people from much poorer countries trying to get into the 'first world.' At the interview, if there is one, just explain your partner's mother doesn't like you, but it is just a typical 'mother-in-law/precious son/wife stealing her baby away' scenario.

I think the mother won't be able to derail your PR application, but I would add more proof of a genuine relationship just to be safe.

 

[louieong]

I also find it odd the mother thinks an American is marrying a Canadian just for immigration purposes. Surely she must be aware that almost all fake marriages for immigration purposes involve people from much poorer countries trying to get into the 'first world.' At the interview, if there is one, just explain your partner's mother doesn't like you, but it is just a typical 'mother-in-law/precious son/wife stealing her baby away' scenario.

I think the mother won't be able to derail your PR application, but I would add more proof of a genuine relationship just to be safe.

That is so funny, he he he