Recent content by Andym

DM letter on January 7!!!!

AIP received by email today

FYI Work is beginning on 2013 apps. Yesterday had a call from CIC requesting my (the sponsor's) birth certificate. We are positive it was in the initial app but the CIC person said it was not there. Regardless, we faxed it off yesterday. They said they were done except for that piece of...

With respect, why do these rules continue to get brought up? They mislead people completely. There is no legislation requiring this in Ontario. This is something that was developed to assess overcrowding and includes a gender and cultural bias which are quite offensive. Definitely NOT rules...

My partner and I were having a discussion tonight. I was wondering how many people have been out of status for an extended period of time? We are 12+ years out of status. I understand that is a very long time but are there others who have been out of status for an extended period?

The out of status provision applies even if someone entered legally and went out of status. My spouse entered Canada 14 years ago and has been out of status for 12+ years. I suspect the marriage will be considered very valid since we have been together so long. It is not an ideal method for...

Yes. Inland out of status spousal application is possible without updating status.

The document checklist for inland spousal applications does mention the medical but identifies it as optional and it may be submitted after you receive authorization. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp You mention time spent away from each other though. Are you...

I am saddened that the US is still struggling with this issue of basic human rights for it's citizens. I am pleased Canada has made major moves forward in recognizing the equality of GLBT people. Same sex partners are now treated equally under law in Canada. As a person born in Canada I...

There are no laws overall in Canada governing this. There are guidelines which have been developed (NOS). At times there may be bylaws or landlord requirements but it is certainly not an overarching Canadian law. In fact a stringent application of the NOS may constitute discrimination in at...

I often have heard myths about immigration from Canadians who have no experience with the immigration system. Here are a couple I have heard: 1. PR/Citizenship is automatic if you get married to a Canadian citizen. I am surprised how often I hear this myth from friends and family. 2. A...

There actually is no Vancouver Washington DC ;) Vancouver is in Washington State not District of Colombia. So they were half right :D

Others can provide you with advice about your sponsorship application and there does seem to be a wealth of information here. However, I felt I needed to post because of an unpleasant comment made previously. Congratulations on your marriage! I hope the process moves swiftly for you.

Some responses to flagpole procedure that may help you in this thread: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t140241.0.html or others with more experience may be able to answer specific questions.

Congratulations! Although I am happy to see you had a positive resolution I hope that repeated emails were not the cause. It would be unfortunate if this is what it would take to move up the queue.