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neshgk
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« on: July 16, 2009, 06:21:31 am »
Hi,

We are a couple from India married for 3 years.
My wife moved to canada a year ago(2008) as PR and sponsored me as spouse from
Canada while I was(am) still staying in India.

My application went through and all the processes got completed in May'09 and I have got my
Immigration Visa stamped on my passport with a validity till end of August'09.

But tragically my wife passed away last June'09 in Canada.  I brought her body from canada through my
Brother-In-Law who was in mexico at that time and finished all the rituals.

Now will there be any change in my immigration status....  and am I still eligible to immigrate to Canada.

If yes, please advise as to what all needs to be done by me before moving to canada.

Await to hear from veterans here..

Thanks

Ganesh.
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robertbola
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2009, 11:26:13 am »
I'm sorry about your passing...I really do not know the answer to this but I hope someone here can help you with that. This is such an unfortunate situation and I wish to express my symphathy.

God bless you
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Leon
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2009, 12:23:10 pm »
I am sorry about your wife I but I don't actually know the answer either.  Do you have family in Canada who can call CIC for you and ask?  You can also try going to Canada and landing as a PR and see if they let you.
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 01:12:53 pm »
My deepest sympathies. 

It's my understanding that your wife's passing means that you are no longer an eligible member of the family class and, because you hadn't landed and become a permanent resident before her death, your visa is now invalid.  However, please don't take my word for it.  You should contact a reputable Canadian immigration attorney who is willing to consult with you over the phone or by email about this issue before you make any decisions.  I'd start with David Cohen, the guy who sponsors this forum, and if you can't get any response from him, do a Google search on Canadian immigration attorneys and you should be able to locate one who will respond to email inquiries.
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Married Sept '06 after 4 yr LDR.  Applied via outland ap in March 2007 -  refused Jan '08 due to inadmissible adult "dependent child".  Appeal filed Jan '08; appeal hearing Jan 2010.  WE WON - FINALLY!!!
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 07:42:12 am »
I'm terribly sorry for your loss Sad I hope you get the answers you need.
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Sponsor approval: March 30, 2009
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AOR Received : May 28, 2009
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Passport received with Visa!: August 6, 2009
Landed in Toronto: Sept 14, 2009
MARLENA
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 07:57:32 am »
My deepest sympathies.
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Suin
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2009, 08:57:23 pm »
May God bless you. yes, you definitely need the lawyer's advice.
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neshgk
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 01:44:43 am »
Thank you all...  Will try to get an answer from an immigration lawyer as you suggest.
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pen80
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 03:08:36 pm »
I'm so sorry about your lost.
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Rasha
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2009, 04:56:02 pm »
So sorry for your loss Sad.
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Sent application: MAR 23, 2009
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