Withdraw after issue of Permamnet Resident Visa

[Robert098]

Hi,

At what stage one can't withdraw from sponsorship application as a co-signer i.e. if family is issued a permanent resident visa but have not landed in Canada yet, at this stage can one withdraw as a co-signer?

Thank you.

 

[scylla]

Sure - you can withdraw.

However be aware that this will invalidate the visa and if that person tries to land using it, they will be refused PR status.

 

[scylla]

I'm not sure I understand your follow up question.

If you withdraw your sponsorship at any time before the family becomes permanent residents, they will not be allowed to become permanent residents (it doesn't matter if they are outside of Canada or inside of Canada when this happes).

After they become permanent residence, you cannot withdraw your sponsorship.

If you want the family to become permanent residents then you cannot withdraw your sponsorship. It's as simple as that.

 

[Rattles]

I'm not sure I understand your follow up question.

If you withdraw your sponsorship at any time before the family becomes permanent residents, they will not be allowed to become permanent residents (it doesn't matter if they are outside of Canada or inside of Canada when this happes).

After they become permanent residence, you cannot withdraw your sponsorship.

If you want the family to become permanent residents then you cannot withdraw your sponsorship. It's as simple as that.

Isn't it too late already considering COPR has been issued? Either way, if you are able to withdraw sponsorship they will not be able to land. Your co-sponsor status wasn't just for the paperwork. You made a commitment to that person.

 

[Rob_TO]

How about if withdraw request is already submitted and in process and in meanwhile sponsored family land in Canada, would they be allowed to enter?

If they have already landed as PRs in Canada, it doesn't matter at what stage your paperwork is in, you can't withdrawal sponsorship at all.

If they haven't landed yet, then withdrawing as a co-signer MAY mean any current visas issued are voided, and either the family will need to re-qualify under just the original signer, or original signer will need to find a new co-signer to meet minimum requirements and basically the sponsor approval process will start over again from the beginning.

I say "may" above, since after a PR visa/COPR is issued, it's up to immigration to decide if there is reason to deny someone officially landing and becoming PR. Read here for a recent case: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/sponsorship-withdrawal-before-landing-t125624.0.html;msg2157795#msg2157795
This was due to sponsor withdrawing sponsorship due to misrepresentation, so when the applicant tried to land with their COPR they were denied at the border. If your reason for withdrawing sponsorship is "just because" or "i don't want to anymore" or something like that... if the COPR/visa has already been issued even if they haven't landed, CIC may refuse to let you out of your sponsorship obligation.

 

[Robert098]

Since the withdraw request from a cosigner is in process(decision pending ) and same time i land in Canada ( while withdraw request is in process and decision not made yet) Would i be given PR status or results in refusal. What would you suggest me

Please advise .

 

[Rob_TO]

Since the withdraw request from a cosigner is in process(decision pending ) and same time i land in Canada ( while withdraw request is in process and decision not made yet) Would i be given PR status or results in refusal. What would you suggest me

Please advise .

I don't quite understand your situation. Are you in Canada now? Have you already landed as a PR? Or are you in some other country with COPR/PR Visa after your application was successful? Or is your application for PR still "in process"?

 

[amikety]

Since the withdraw request from a cosigner is in process(decision pending ) and same time i land in Canada ( while withdraw request is in process and decision not made yet) Would i be given PR status or results in refusal. What would you suggest me

Please advise .

If they have already requested a withdraw, you'll need to verify your COPR is still valid (i. e., you can land without it).

Are you a privately sponsored refugee? If so, I don't believe you can land without all 5 sponsors. You must find a new sponsor.

 

[Neyo]

If you have not yet landed and the principal applicant landed without the spouse, or any dependent, then the spouse or any dependent cannot land and conclude the PR process without the consent of the principal applicant.

I hope this answers your question

 

[Robert098]

Let me clear my question here.
I am not in Canada yet n i have got COPR /PR visa on the base of family sponsorship.
My son has sponsored me along with his wife as a co-singer. Now both husband n wife are not having good relation so my son's wife has submit her request to withdraw and the withdraw request is in process (keeping in mind i have already been issued PR visa but have not landed yet)Now i m planning to land in Canada would there be any issues? I.e. Refusal to land as PR ? I hope i am able to clarify my question

 

[Rob_TO]

Let me clear my question here.
I am not in Canada yet n i have got COPR /PR visa on the base of family sponsorship.
My son has sponsored me along with his wife as a co-singer. Now both husband n wife are not having good relation so my son's wife has submit her request to withdraw and the withdraw request is in process (keeping in mind i have already been issued PR visa but have not landed yet)Now i m planning to land in Canada would there be any issues? I.e. Refusal to land as PR ? I hope i am able to clarify my question

Others will correct if i'm wrong, but i would recommend you to go to Canada AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to land with your COPR. Once you have officially "landed" you are a PR, and there is absolutely no way the co-signer can then remove herself as sponsor. If her application to withdrawal sponsorship is still "in process", then your COPR should be valid when you land.

The longer you wait, the more chance there is her request to remove sponsorship is approved, and then CIC may declare your COPR invalid.

 

[IslandAnnie]

Read section 5.40. ...it is pretty specific on the timing. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip02-eng.pdf

 

[Rob_TO]

Read section 5.40. ...it is pretty specific on the timing. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip02-eng.pdf

Yes, however nothing is guaranteed. There is the very recent case in my post just above that i linked to, that happened AFTER the COPR was already issued.

Now that was due to misrepresentation. In this case its a simple breakdown of relationship, so hopefully for the poster here the application to withdrawal is denied.

 

[scylla]

Let me clear my question here.
I am not in Canada yet n i have got COPR /PR visa on the base of family sponsorship.
My son has sponsored me along with his wife as a co-singer. Now both husband n wife are not having good relation so my son's wife has submit her request to withdraw and the withdraw request is in process (keeping in mind i have already been issued PR visa but have not landed yet)Now i m planning to land in Canada would there be any issues? I.e. Refusal to land as PR ? I hope i am able to clarify my question

It doesn't matter that you already have your PR visas. If one of the co-signers has in fact officially withdrawn support, then your visas are no longer valid and you won't be allowed to land and become permanent residents.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

It doesn't matter that you already have your PR visas. If one of the co-signers has in fact officially withdrawn support, then your visas are no longer valid and you won't be allowed to land and become permanent residents.

His son is still a willing sponsor correct? Why could he not still be valid on the sponsorship of his son?