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If you need an example of a border crossing, here's my account which happened two weeks ago. http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/us-canada-border-crossing-throughout-the-immigration-process-example-t192883.0.html;msg3028272#msg3028272

You just need to keep in mind one thing (this was explained to me by a CBSA agent upon entry to Canada). It is NOT illegal to stay in Canada longer than your visa is stamped for, but it IS illegal to LIE to a Canadian border agent. If they ask you when you intend to leave Canada, and you tell...

I agree with Rob and little_apple. If you've truly been involved with each other for "over a decade" then why not make the entire process MUCH easier and just get married? You can have a small civil ceremony to make it official, but a bigger and more formal celebration at a later time when...

The longer you tell the border agents that you are coming to stay in Canada, the more risky you are to be either questioned or turned away. You need to provide proof of income from an employer back home, rental or lease agreement that you still have a place back home, bank statements showing how...

MY EXPERIENCE LAST WEEK- I will tell you EXACTLY what happened when crossing a border last week. This was by land going into Alberta from Montana. Canadian husband is sponsoring me (American wife) as a spouse. We did not yet submit our application but had just one more day to work on it before...

MY EXPERIENCE LAST WEEK- I will tell you EXACTLY what happened when crossing a border last week. This was by land going into Alberta from Montana. Canadian husband is sponsoring me (American wife) as a spouse. We did not yet submit our application but had just one more day to work on it before...

I think I was mixing up the "conjugal partner" questions with the "common-law" questions. I did a ton of research for conjugal because that was our original immigration application route. I was personally advised by many people on this forum that I would be asked "why didn't you just marry" upon...

It's honestly just up to whoever processes your application. There have been many people on here who have been denied an extension "for no good reason" and they had to exit Canada. There have been people who told the truth and gotten the extension. My point being, you can either gamble with...

I was in your same position. Just get married and file as a spouse. I know it sucks but honestly, if you love each other and you've already been together for 2.5 years, CIC will probably ask you the same question if you apply for common-law, and by that time you'll have been together for over 3...

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it.

Help! I have been browsing old threads for an hour and can't find a clear answer. I am American (wife) being sponsored to Canada by my husband. We have NO children, I have NO siblings. I am the ONLY ONE coming to Canada :) For the Additional Family Infomation: -Do I list myself as the...

thanks mucho!

If we have no representative, no dependants or family members (it's just my husband sponsoring me), do we have to submit the "use of representative" and "additional family information" paperwork anyway? It's just blank... thanks!!!

You will need to exit Canada and re-enter at the border to obtain a visitor visa. Depending on the mood of the border agent you will be given a visiting visa valid for up to 6 months. Note that you are not entitled to the full 6 months nor will you be given the full 6 months if you don't show...

I am putting together an application to be sponsored as a spouse for Canada. I am female Us Citizen and my husband is Canadian. We got married in Canada and are ready to send the application package off so I can live in Canada. Since I have no intention on staying in the USA, do I have to let...

As for packing up and moving to Canada right after the wedding, I DO NOT recommend this. I am in the process of being sponsored at the moment as a "spouse". I have made over 12 trips this past year to visit my husband in Canada and was always given a 6-month visitor visa. However, on this trip I...

As for packing up and moving to Canada right after the wedding, I DO NOT recommend this. I am in the process of being sponsored at the moment as a "spouse". I have made over 12 trips this past year to visit my husband in Canada and was always given a 6-month visitor visa. However, on this trip I...

Advice to you: Start your paperwork NOW. It will take a long time to gather information for your case, get background checks, medical exam, etc. You want to have your paperwork already ready to go so that all you need to do is throw your marriage stuff in with the application and send it off...

I am in the process of being sponsored as a spouse myself. I had my fingerprinting done for $10 at the local sheriff's office near my home. Did you have someone trained like this to do your prints?

My Canadian boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years. Last year, I moved in with him in Canada under a "visitor" visa. We are trying to apply for "Common-Law" Sponsorship. I have had to make several 2- week trips home to work because I am not able to find employment in Canada under my...