Proof of employment for sponsor

[razor787]

Hello,

I moved to Russia in 2016 where I married my wife.The first couple years I had a work visa, and was working with a company here. After a while, I got temporary residency and left that company. For around a year, I was working with private students, and I worked under the table with another company. Eventually, I was able to open my own business, where I currently work.

I am unsure what I should put on the sponsorship form, regarding my previous employment.

Should I say I was unemployed for a year, and supported by my wife, or should I admit to working freelance for this year, before I opened this business.

 

[armoured]

Should I say I was unemployed for a year, and supported by my wife, or should I admit to working freelance for this year, before I opened this business.

Tell the truth, you were freelancing, write that.

 

[armoured]

To be clear, it's not very likely that IRCC is going to be asking the sponsor for proof of employment for the period you were freelancing.

Since I assume you're planning to apply on the basis of sponsor returning to Canada, they will want to see your plans to work/support your spouse when you return together, including savings.

 

[razor787]

To be clear, it's not very likely that IRCC is going to be asking the sponsor for proof of employment for the period you were freelancing.

Since I assume you're planning to apply on the basis of sponsor returning to Canada, they will want to see your plans to work/support your spouse when you return together, including savings.

If I put that I was a private tutor, it would basically be saying that I wasn't working legally (since I am not paying tax for the job). Wouldn't that bring me into some problems?

 

[armoured]

If I put that I was a private tutor, it would basically be saying that I wasn't working legally (since I am not paying tax for the job). Wouldn't that bring me into some problems?

Not the concern of the Canadian Govt about your work status abroad. . You're overthinking here.

 

[razor787]

Not the concern of the Canadian Govt about your work status abroad. . You're overthinking here.

Alright, thanks for putting my mind at ease.

I figured that they would look at it negatively, like if I worked here less than legally, than we would do the same in Canada.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Alright, thanks for putting my mind at ease.

I figured that they would look at it negatively, like if I worked here less than legally, than we would do the same in Canada.

Stop thinking
You can’t change what’s done . Move forward

 

[armoured]

Alright, thanks for putting my mind at ease.

I figured that they would look at it negatively, like if I worked here less than legally, than we would do the same in Canada.

No problem. Again, I'd put more effort into showing your plans/intent to move to Canada and how you will support once there. You can refer to/include spouse's work history etc as well.