processing time????

[manjot]

Does Immigration process takes time if ur sponsor is having criminal record??

[mitamata]

I would assume it does take a bit longer, yes.

Also, it's a question if he or she is even eligible to sponsor. See below.

You may not be eligible to be a sponsor if you:

    * failed to provide financial support you agreed to when you signed a sponsorship agreement to sponsor another relative in the past
    * defaulted on a court-ordered support order, such as alimony or child support
    * received government financial assistance for reasons other than a disability
    * were convicted of a violent criminal offence, any offence against a relative or any *censored word*ual offence—depending on circumstances such as the nature of the offence, how long ago it occurred and whether a pardon was issued
    * defaulted on an immigration loan—late or missed payments
    * are in prison or
    * have declared bankruptcy and have not been released from it yet.

[manjot]

i hv read above but does it matters if somebody did a criminal offence and then he/she is cleared out of it.........in that case do they take time to decide. If yes, how much time?? Is there any chance to get refused??

[sonimal]

ummm it depends on if a person has a criminal record. not sure what u mean by Cleared out. But if you were convicted and it went on your record then yes it will have an affect

[manjot]

yeah, i must not use the word....CLEARED. Actually he was convicted n was also penialised but as the crime was done outside canada....he was not moved to prison, only was issued a warning