Mexico

[Bcmom72]

well we emailed may e twomweeks ago and have heard nothing.....as for going to Mexico after sponsorship approval, that is what my daughter has dine. She was approved and went to be with him in Cancun until everything was done. she didnt notify anyone, and told them in the interview she has been with him since October.

[mc1234]

well we emailed may e twomweeks ago and have heard nothing.....as for going to Mexico after sponsorship approval, that is what my daughter has dine. She was approved and went to be with him in Cancun until everything was done. she didnt notify anyone, and told them in the interview she has been with him since October.

Great! Thanks for the info BC mom!

[mc1234]

BC mom, another question. Did they as for proof they would return to Canada during the interview?

[OhCanadiana]

Oh Canadiana and others I need some clarification.

If my SO and I decide to go to Mexico after I have been approved as a sponsor to wait out the rest of our time there, do I still have to notify the embassy if I am just visiting?

As long as you are on vacation - and NOT moving, you wouldn't need to advise CIC (same thing if you went somewhere else on vacation) - regardless of whether it is before or after you are approved as a sponsor.   Just make sure someone checks your mail in case they send something through regular mail.  

Also - for those of you thinking about moving during the application process, take a look at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/wifes-pr-app-sponsors-intent-to-return-to-canada-t101140.0.html;msg1387294#msg1387294 and http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/need-advice-submitted-additional-information-no-replies-yet-what-to-do-t101255.0.html;msg1389036#msg1389036 for stevelo's recent experience.

[mc1234]

Great, thanks OhCanadiana! If we did decide to go, I would only be on a visitor visa - not working at all, so just vacationing.

[OhCanadiana]

Great, thanks OhCanadiana! If we did decide to go, I would only be on a visitor visa - not working at all, so just vacationing.

Then no need to report a change in status since it's just temporary.   (I assume that you'll leave everything in Canada intact (house/apartment, etc)

¡Buen viaje!

[mc1234]

Gracias! Yes everything would still be intact. The only difference would be is that I dont think my work would give me a leave of absence, would I have to notify the embassy about that if everything else remains in Canada?

[OhCanadiana]

Gracias! Yes everything would still be intact. The only difference would be is that I dont think my work would give me a leave of absence, would I have to notify the embassy about that if everything else remains in Canada?

You should.  I would explain that everything else is intact, that you really don't want to spend time apart, why you chose to go to Mexico vs your husband waiting it out in Canada, plans for a new job when you get back, and plan to live off savings so there's no question about your ability to support yourselves.

From reports on here, they seem to be asking a lot of questions in cases where folks move away from Canada.  While they should alert you to any questions and give you a chance to respond and you can always ask them to reconsider or appeal, I would expect you don't want to extend the timeline with questions or waiting for the to get back to your app so I would give them more upfront to avoid questions should they decide to be picky.your job if they would consider the leave of absence or rehiring you upon return .... You may get lucky

[mc1234]

Thanks for the advice, OhCanadiana.. Something we wil seriously consider after weighing out the pros and cons! I'm curious, is your VO office Mexico City?

[margarita esperanza]

Saludos!

I am new in the forum and reading through the posts I have found the information to be very helpful. My husband and I are waiting for the PR application to be approved and I am wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes after the antecedentes have been sent to the embassy to hear about the next step? Does anyone know what is the next step?

Just a note, the embassy requested that my husband send close up fotos of his tattoos and descriptions of what they mean... I am wondering if it is advisable, if one has tattoos, to send this information with the initial application?

Also, if you would like to add our information to the spreadsheet, here is is:

Medical sent: September 6, 2011
Application received: September 30, 2011
Sponsorship Approved: December 7, 2011
AOR email received: January 26, 2012
PGR certificates received at embassy: March 26, 2012

Last week we were asked to resubmit our official receipt of payment...we had already sent it...I hope this is the only thing they lost and that maybe it is just a final check before requesting his passport. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[mc1234]

Saludos!

I am new in the forum and reading through the posts I have found the information to be very helpful. My husband and I are waiting for the PR application to be approved and I am wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes after the antecedentes have been sent to the embassy to hear about the next step? Does anyone know what is the next step?

Just a note, the embassy requested that my husband send close up fotos of his tattoos and descriptions of what they mean... I am wondering if it is advisable, if one has tattoos, to send this information with the initial application?

Also, if you would like to add our information to the spreadsheet, here is is:

Medical sent: September 6, 2011
Application received: September 30, 2011
Sponsorship Approved: December 7, 2011
AOR email received: January 26, 2012
PGR certificates received at embassy: March 26, 2012

Last week we were asked to resubmit our official receipt of payment...we had already sent it...I hope this is the only thing they lost and that maybe it is just a final check before requesting his passport. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Bienvenido!

I am curious, how does the embassy know your husband has tattoos?

[canadiangirl78]

The doctor probably reported it on the medical. Tattoos can be a problem if they seem in any way gang related.

[missmymexi]

Saludos!

I am new in the forum and reading through the posts I have found the information to be very helpful. My husband and I are waiting for the PR application to be approved and I am wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes after the antecedentes have been sent to the embassy to hear about the next step? Does anyone know what is the next step?

Just a note, the embassy requested that my husband send close up fotos of his tattoos and descriptions of what they mean... I am wondering if it is advisable, if one has tattoos, to send this information with the initial application?

Also, if you would like to add our information to the spreadsheet, here is is:

Medical sent: September 6, 2011
Application received: September 30, 2011
Sponsorship Approved: December 7, 2011
AOR email received: January 26, 2012
PGR certificates received at embassy: March 26, 2012

Last week we were asked to resubmit our official receipt of payment...we had already sent it...I hope this is the only thing they lost and that maybe it is just a final check before requesting his passport. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Hello and welcome I have added your info to spreadsheet. I would think regarding the tattoo's they are probably making sure they are not narco related, its an interesting question though if you should submit them in the intial app or not, I am not sure. It sounds to me like you are on yout way for the passport request but I wouldnt be sure since I am at the beginning of the process but there are definately some people here that can help !

[canadiangirl78]

Personally I would not report tattoos. This can cause a delay. The dr didn't report my husbands.

[missmymexi]

The doctor probably reported it on the medical. Tattoos can be a problem if they seem in any way gang related.

Or from photos or from an interview, I dont think that is something that would go into the medical report