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Spousal sponsorship

canuck_in_uk

VIP Member
May 4, 2012
31,558
7,196
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06/12
hey everyone,

I am a Permanent Resident and I want to sponsor my spouse, but I am currently unemployed now. Can i go ahead and sponsor him by attaching last 2 or 3 years of Notice of Assessment and my bank statement??? Or should I wait for job??
Thanks is advance
There is no requirement to be employed. You need to be able to show IRCC that you can support yourselves in Canada without welfare.
 

YousifBreesam

Star Member
Jan 31, 2018
99
14
CIC says they process 80% of cases in 12 months. As I understand, you have applied inland, and inland process is usually a bit longer than Outland. You can try contacting CIC or your VO to ask about your case or order notes from your case.
What kind of notes should i order?
 

JBucky

Star Member
Jan 27, 2018
58
14
USA
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
June 29,2018
Doc's Request.
July 3,2018
AOR Received.
October 18,2018
File Transfer...
18-10-2018
Med's Request
October 25,2018
Med's Done....
October 26,2018
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
November 27,2019
VISA ISSUED...
December 3,2019
LANDED..........
December 15,2019
I have a question. Do I have to fill out the use of representative form if I'm not using a representative?
 

kprkunal

Full Member
Jul 28, 2014
20
3
Alberta
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
08/11/2017
AOR Received.
04/01/2018
Med's Request
12/01/2018
Med's Done....
18/01/2018
Hello Everyone!

Any November 2017 applicant here, please share your timeline.

Thanks!:)
 

kprkunal

Full Member
Jul 28, 2014
20
3
Alberta
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
08/11/2017
AOR Received.
04/01/2018
Med's Request
12/01/2018
Med's Done....
18/01/2018
I have a question. Do I have to fill out the use of representative form if I'm not using a representative?
if the principal applicant is dealing with CIC on their own then you don't have to fill it, but if you are a sponsor and you want to receive messages instead of principal applicant and you want to receive all the other information regarding your file, then yes you need to fill it otherwise they will reject your application.
 
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Kutzjohn

Newbie
Mar 28, 2018
9
1
India
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New delhi
App. Filed.......
17-11-2017
Doc's Request.
22-01-2018
AOR Received.
12-01-2018
File Transfer...
20-04-2018
Med's Request
20-02-2018
Med's Done....
24-04-2018
Hello Everyone!

Any November 2017 applicant here, please share your timeline.

Thanks!:)
I am a november applicant.
22nd Jan Background check
20th feb medicals
Again they asked on 2
 
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Kutzjohn

Newbie
Mar 28, 2018
9
1
India
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New delhi
App. Filed.......
17-11-2017
Doc's Request.
22-01-2018
AOR Received.
12-01-2018
File Transfer...
20-04-2018
Med's Request
20-02-2018
Med's Done....
24-04-2018
Hello Everyone!

Any November 2017 applicant here, please share your timeline.

Thanks!:)
I am a november applicant.
22nd Jan Background check
20th feb medicals
Again they asked on 20th march for UK police clearance
 

Sureno2007

Member
Apr 16, 2018
18
0
Hi

I have a question. With my wife of 18 years we are living outside Canada, we have an apartment in Canada and we want to move there in July. We are preparing all the forms and documents, should we wait until we are in Canada to send the file to CIC or can we start the process now and gaing some time.

What do we have to say in entry to Canada, should we say that my wife comes to live in Canada?

What do we have to do to register for OHIP? What papers do we need?


I forgot to mention that I'm a Canadian citizen sponsoring my wife
 
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Arctic Circle

Full Member
Dec 16, 2017
26
6
Hey guys, question about Generic Application form. I've searched a couple threads on this and never seem to see consistent answers, but doesn't warrant a thread of it's own.

For the nickname/alias question, does that include alias's on forms such as this? As in, would I have to disclose to CIC on my spousal sponsorship form about my forum name Arctic Circle? And likewise for any of my husband's online monikers? I've seen answers saying yes, disclose all online monikers, and others saying it's only important pertaining to legal documents, alias's for careers etc. The last thing I want to do is unintentionally commit misrepresentation by not putting some of my forum names on there, so figured I'd double check!
 

kcward7

VIP Member
May 4, 2017
3,788
1,436
Hi

I have a question. With my wife of 18 years we are living outside Canada, we have an apartment in Canada and we want to move there in July. We are preparing all the forms and documents, should we wait until we are in Canada to send the file to CIC or can we start the process now and gaing some time.

What do we have to say in entry to Canada, should we say that my wife comes to live in Canada?

What do we have to do to register for OHIP? What papers do we need?
Need more information. Where is your wife from? Are you a Canadian citizen or PR?

She can't just get OHIP. When you get OHIP depends on whether you apply inland or outland. For outland you are eligible for OHIP 90 days after you land as a PR. For inland it is at the Approval in Principle stage, which is closer to the end of the process (which takes about 12 months).
 
Apr 16, 2018
4
1
hi there

I need some help.. it may have been answered here already but i dont know how to search on here..
I have already received my work visa and now waiting for my spousal.. i have been sent my medical request for my self and my two boys..

i am going tomorrow to do mine here in toronto.. My ex wont allow my kids to do theirs back in Australia.. my kids.are 12.and 14..

Do i just write an affidavit showing my ex has full custody and get the custody agreements notarized since they will be copies? and state in my affidavit that i forwith my sponsorship in the future since i dont have custody to my children as well as my ex wont comminicate with me?? also i have a letter from my lawyer backing me up on the breakdown on my previous marriage and how any requesys wont happen..

i left australia to start a fresh with my new husband and i cant have this as a hurdle i need to make sure this gets approved.. please help me.. many rhanks..
 

goteborg

Hero Member
Mar 6, 2018
266
33
One question, the 12 months for processing starts when ?
  1. We received your application to sponsor xxxxxxxxxxxx on June 9, 2017.
  2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on July 11, 2017.

The june 9 or july 11 ?

thanks