ALLY06 said:
Hello again everyone,
Update on my application...I recieved my FBI check back, and my medical exam is scheduled in a few days (I am in Vancouver currently and getting my medical done here - lots of $$$ to get it done in the US!)
All of my paperwork is filled out and I have the documents ready to go, and I plan on sending my envelope to him when I return to the US. My husband is getting his together as well. Just a couple questions as we wrap everything up:
For my application - in which order should I attach my supporting documents, such as travel itineraries/emails, as well as FBI check, medical, and marriage license? I was planning on submitting the forms first, then a separate "folder" with my important documents, and then supporting documents. Does this really matter in processing, or do they just care that it is all there? I am not sure I can fit it all into one envelope! I have a lot of stuff
In my sponsored spouse/partner questionnaire form, would it be appropriate to mark we are in a conjugal partner relationship? Or would I mark "No" because we are married? Sorry if that seems like a silly question.
Can my husband leave the country while our application is being processed, or does that not matter? He has to go away on business a few times into the states so I want ot make sure he gets through ok (we had a heck of a time going into the US over Christmas to visit my family) As for me, I am allowed to visit him in Canada?
Thanks for your help as always!!
Hey!
Organise the documents in the same order as the checklists, it will make it easier ( also - I don't know when you started filling out the forms but some have an updated version, so you might want to make sure that you have the updated forms. Most of the time they look the same, but just in case...). In general the easiest is to have all sponsor forms + documents pertaining to sponsorship part, then all forms + documents concerning the applicants, and then third, all relationship proofs. Putting the check list every time makes it easier.
For your question - which number is it ? if it's number 20 and 21, it doesn't concern you because you're married. It says at the end of the "married" section - go to question 24, so ignore the ones before. If that's not the one you're referring to, then let me knwo which form and which question and I'll look it up.
If your husband is Canadian, he can leave the country, no problem. if he is a PR, he has to be present in Canada for the time of the sponsorship, however small business trips (2 weeks, max 3) are allowed, so he should be fine. Not sure why he was given a hard time when you went over for Christmas, because it should be pretty normal for a US/Can couple...
For you - yes, you can visit him in Canada, you can also stay in Canada during the process, but you need to "prepare" a bit for what you will say at the border.
If you're going for a short visit, make sure that you have a return ticket to show. If you're going for a long visit, make sure that you don't say that you're moving to Canada, or "staying in Canada", but rather you are visiting your husband. Tell immigration at the border that you have applied for PR and have the proofs with you ( copy of the receipt for the fees, copy of tracking number to Mississauga etc. ), and be up-front. Ask for a visitor record at the border, so you can document how long you have been in the country etc. If you are in Canada and your VR is about to expire, BEFORE the expiry date, extend it (online for example, 30 days before), it should cover the time in Canada.
You can always be refused entry into Canada, it's always up to the border officer. But carrying proofs of ties to the US ( if you have any) could be a good idea. Normally border officers are pretty lenient for US/Can couples as it's very common, so it's rare when people are refused... if you have never been flagged, or warmed at the border before, it is less likely to happen.
Good luck for your application,
Sweden
