Will my partner be denied entry in Canada?

[mrsTF]

Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen having been in a relationship with an European citizen (he doesn't require a visa, just the eTA) for more than two years now. Relationship started in December 2019, and with the covid lockdown, we have been living together in Europe.
Now I want to bring him in Canada as a visitor, if he likes the way of life, I will apply for sponsorship.
The problem is the entry in Canada. He had a job, but because he is leaving, won't have it anymore, his finances are quite on the low side, and we got only one way ticket in Canada (i know that a return ticket is not a guarantee that he will leave).
He has his parents back home, a car on his name.
My salary is ok, I can provide for him while staying in Canada.
My question is, based on these, would it be far fetched that an immigration officer will deny him entry at the airport?
And what can we do in order for this not to happen. What papers can we provide if we get to a very thorough immigration officer?
He is looking for an online job, at least to prove that he has his own means while in Canada, but not sure that will happen in the two months until we go to Canada.

Thanks for any thoughts!

 

[Annina]

Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen having been in a relationship with an European citizen (he doesn't require a visa, just the eTA) for more than two years now. Relationship started in December 2019, and with the covid lockdown, we have been living together in Europe.
Now I want to bring him in Canada as a visitor, if he likes the way of life, I will apply for sponsorship.
The problem is the entry in Canada. He had a job, but because he is leaving, won't have it anymore, his finances are quite on the low side, and we got only one way ticket in Canada (i know that a return ticket is not a guarantee that he will leave).
He has his parents back home, a car on his name.
My salary is ok, I can provide for him while staying in Canada.
My question is, based on these, would it be far fetched that an immigration officer will deny him entry at the airport?
And what can we do in order for this not to happen. What papers can we provide if we get to a very thorough immigration officer?
He is looking for an online job, at least to prove that he has his own means while in Canada, but not sure that will happen in the two months until we go to Canada.

Thanks for any thoughts!

So let me get this straight your Partner is Looking to come to Canada on a Visitor Visa and then in the future you will decide to sponsor him. So when it comes to a Visitor Visa they must prove that they had withhold themselves and must show an income and funds during there stay in Canada. He is also not supposed to be working while on a Visitor Visa hence why they want proof of funds. He must apply for a work permit if you plan on working here. Immigration will not like to hear that your partner will be looking to work while staying on a visitor visa. Maybe think about sponsoring right away as You most likely won’t be approved with what you’re stating. You also never know and maybe get some advice from a Lawyer as they will know best.

 

[Annina]

Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen having been in a relationship with an European citizen (he doesn't require a visa, just the eTA) for more than two years now. Relationship started in December 2019, and with the covid lockdown, we have been living together in Europe.
Now I want to bring him in Canada as a visitor, if he likes the way of life, I will apply for sponsorship.
The problem is the entry in Canada. He had a job, but because he is leaving, won't have it anymore, his finances are quite on the low side, and we got only one way ticket in Canada (i know that a return ticket is not a guarantee that he will leave).
He has his parents back home, a car on his name.
My salary is ok, I can provide for him while staying in Canada.
My question is, based on these, would it be far fetched that an immigration officer will deny him entry at the airport?
And what can we do in order for this not to happen. What papers can we provide if we get to a very thorough immigration officer?
He is looking for an online job, at least to prove that he has his own means while in Canada, but not sure that will happen in the two months until we go to Canada.

Thanks for any thoughts!

Ok so I just read the part that he doesn’t need a visa, even still with the ETA immigration officer will want to see you have a way to fund your trip and will look for any signs of you trying to work in Canada especially if you don’t have any means to fund your ENTIRE stay. Please don’t quote me on this and Verify obviously but I do believe this is how it goes when it comes to ETA and viSuitor visas.

 

[mrsTF]

He won't be looking for a job, or if he does, for an online job, from a company in our birth country in Europe. He will just stay with me and decide if Canada is for him. I have a good salary and enough funds to live with him even if he doesn't have a job. If he likes it in Canada, I will sponsor him, and we settle here, if he doesn't, he will go back to our birth country and I will go there as well. I have a Canadian remote job which allows me to work overseas several months per year.
I mean, to sponsor your partner costs 1050 CAD or around. I could apply while here, but why do that when he is not sure Canada is for him? We know that Canada is not for everyone, and moreover for someone from Europe.
That is the idea, you come, see if you like it, and if yes, we do it the proper way. If you don't, you go back and I will follow (having my remote job situation), and we will see how all this ends. We come back for another 6 months in Canada, or I leave for good.
This is the truth, and this is what I plan to tell to the immigration officer.
The question is if an immigration officer will listen to me and believe me/us

 

[Annina]

He won't be looking for a job, or if he does, for an online job, from a company in our birth country in Europe. He will just stay with me and decide if Canada is for him. I have a good salary and enough funds to live with him even if he doesn't have a job. If he likes it in Canada, I will sponsor him, and we settle here, if he doesn't, he will go back to our birth country and I will go there as well. I have a Canadian remote job which allows me to work overseas several months per year.
I mean, to sponsor your partner costs 1050 CAD or around. I could apply while here, but why do that when he is not sure Canada is for him? We know that Canada is not for everyone, and moreover for someone from Europe.
That is the idea, you come, see if you like it, and if yes, we do it the proper way. If you don't, you go back and I will follow (having my remote job situation), and we will see how all this ends. We come back for another 6 months in Canada, or I leave for good.
This is the truth, and this is what I plan to tell to the immigration officer.
The question is if an immigration officer will listen to me and believe me/us

So long as he has a job to show some kind of income while in Canada wether it be an online remote job or in person. As long as he is working prior to arriving in Canada I can’t see them making sure your going to return to your place of work once they allow you in. So long as it all looks good upon arrival and also as u mentioned you may or may not get a officer that looks at every bit of detail and digs for an issue. Let’s hope this isn’t the case as it’s a honest and very valid visit to Canada. I applied back 4 years ago for a visitor visa for my MIL and she was denied based on not having travelled before and saying she won’t leave Canada at the end of her stay. Some Immigration officers can br plain old DICK heads In my opinion. So the best of luck to ya both. Hope for the best is all!

 

[canuck78]

Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen having been in a relationship with an European citizen (he doesn't require a visa, just the eTA) for more than two years now. Relationship started in December 2019, and with the covid lockdown, we have been living together in Europe.
Now I want to bring him in Canada as a visitor, if he likes the way of life, I will apply for sponsorship.
The problem is the entry in Canada. He had a job, but because he is leaving, won't have it anymore, his finances are quite on the low side, and we got only one way ticket in Canada (i know that a return ticket is not a guarantee that he will leave).
He has his parents back home, a car on his name.
My salary is ok, I can provide for him while staying in Canada.
My question is, based on these, would it be far fetched that an immigration officer will deny him entry at the airport?
And what can we do in order for this not to happen. What papers can we provide if we get to a very thorough immigration officer?
He is looking for an online job, at least to prove that he has his own means while in Canada, but not sure that will happen in the two months until we go to Canada.

Thanks for any thoughts!

Impossible to say whether he will have issues that fact that he doesn’t have a job, assume no property in his name and low amount of savings could create concerns. He may also get less than a 6 month stay on arrival.

 

[mrsTF]

For example, he had a job with a physical presence. He quits to come to Canada. We are from Romania, salaries here are around 1000 cad if. By Canadian standards this won't be enough.
We are in some kind of catch 22, I guess. And really at the mercy of the immigration officer.
I guess it won't hurt to get a police clearance certificate, also him being on his parents house papers either, medical insurance for 6 months.