Canadian Citizen living in US want to sponsor family...

[melliemel]

Good Morning =)

I am new to this forum but am so happy that I have found it.  I have been looking for some answers to some questions that I have regarding Canadian immigration.

I am a Canadian Citizen by birth.  I have a 2 year old son that was born in the US and my husband is a US Citizen.  We are thinking of relocating to Canada but have a few questions.

From what I understand I would not have to sponsor my son since I am in the process or getting him his Canadian Citizen Certificate.  Is this correct?

Currently I am not working in the US.  I am a stay at home mom.  I know that there are financial obligations that need to be met but I read that you can have a co-signer.  Can this co-signer be my husband?  If not, who, if any can be a co-signer?

Also, would it be easier/faster/legal for us to just move to Canada and submit our papers while there?

How long would these processes take?

Thanks for all your help.  We are exploring our options.  My husband is also thinking of applying a as skilled worker as he is a Diesel Mechanic.

Thanks again,

Melliemel

[mitamata]

1.) Not only do you not have to sponsor your son, you literally can't - because he's a citizen, he doesn't qualify. So you're right, just get confirmation that he's a citizen and you're good to go.

2.) You can sponsor your husband while you're still living in the US. When you apply, you will have to show evidence that you intend to move to Canada once he receives his PR visa.
Alternatively, you could move to Canada first, but that wouldn't be recommended. Your husband would not be able to work in Canada until his PR came through or if you got him some other permit (if he found someone willing to hire him, they could try getting a work permit for him). Technically, until he got his PR, he'd only be a visitor in Canada, just being married to you doesn't give him any kind of status.

3.) Applying as a skilled worker is also an option. It takes much longer though, so if you're in a hurry sponsoring him would be a better option.

4.) For a sponsorship of a spouse, you can't have a co-signer, but that's ok because you don't need one. In order to sponsor your spouse, there are no financial requirements to be met, no minimum income or savings. All you have to do is show that you're not bankrupt or on social assistance. Yes, you have to sign a sponsorship agreement that says you are obligated to provide for your husband for 3 years after he lands as a permanent resident, but technically what that comes down to (in most cases) is that if he applies for social assistance, you will have to pay back to the government any money that they give to him.

[melliemel]

Thank you so much for this info.  I did not know that I didn't need a co-signer.  That makes things much better for me.  I have the rest of the requirement under control.  Job Letter etc. 

You have been a great help.

Melliemel

[rodaxai]

hello guys... just want to seek for infos and advices...

if i became permanent resident in canada, can i sponsor my mom which currently resides at US?

thank you... plas reply... :-)

[rjessome]

hello guys... just want to seek for infos and advices...

if i became permanent resident in canada, can i sponsor my mom which currently resides at US?

thank you... plas reply... :-)

If you are a permanent resident living in Canada and you meet the financial requirements, you can sponsor your mother.  She will have to meet the admissibility requirements for medical, criminality and security.

[shmuhahaha]

Good Morning =)

I am new to this forum but am so happy that I have found it.  I have been looking for some answers to some questions that I have regarding Canadian immigration.

I am a Canadian Citizen by birth.  I have a 2 year old son that was born in the US and my husband is a US Citizen.  We are thinking of relocating to Canada but have a few questions.

From what I understand I would not have to sponsor my son since I am in the process or getting him his Canadian Citizen Certificate.  Is this correct?

Currently I am not working in the US.  I am a stay at home mom.  I know that there are financial obligations that need to be met but I read that you can have a co-signer.  Can this co-signer be my husband?  If not, who, if any can be a co-signer?

Also, would it be easier/faster/legal for us to just move to Canada and submit our papers while there?

How long would these processes take?

Thanks for all your help.  We are exploring our options.  My husband is also thinking of applying a as skilled worker as he is a Diesel Mechanic.

Thanks again,

Melliemel

The following is the timeline for our son's citizenship certificate..Timeline is in reverse chronological order
Citizenship Certificate received through mail - Jan 11, 2010
Citizenship Certificate Sent to Detroit Consulate - December 18, 2009
Application Completed - December 18, 2009
IN process -  December 1, 2009
Acknowledgement sent on Nov 4 2009
Application Checked for Payment- around Nov 3, 2009
Application Received at Processing office - June 11, 2009
Application Submitted at Detroit Consulate - May 28, 2009