Recent content by bobisa

My husband and I are on skype and we text throughout the day when something funny/strange happens. We share videos, pictures, recipes, web pages that we find interesting, and then we discuss these things. This keeps the conversations and connection alive. We also do things like organize a time...

I called CIC today. They don't exempt for anything except abuse and death of a spouse; there's no leniency on this subject. Good luck to everyone, and thank you all for your help.

You've applied through Quebec if you've gotten the CSQ. But have you applied to CIC yet? You need to get a confirmation of residence from the Federal govt (I think). Quebec has its own standards and procedures for approval. Because of this, it would look bad if you moved right after, and Quebec...

Yep, the definition is clear. We have to live together for two years under the same roof. We would be apart for four months (i'm finishing up my last semester), but that is still not a temporary break. I am hoping that they will look at individual cases because as nice as this new rule is, there...

Ahh, that's true. It might be for abusive relationships only. Dang it. Hmm. I really hope you're right! I have already lived with my spouse for 1.5 years under the same roof. I can provide proof of the lease. I can provide documents that I am studying, and I can also provide evidence that I am...

I think I answered my own question. On the CIC site it says that I can ask for an exception to this rule, so there is a possibility that everything will work out. I will call the call center on Monday and update everyone just in case it'll help someone that might be going through the same thing!

So, I have received a letter that I have been accepted as a Permanent Resident of Canada, and that I need to land before December 26th 2013. I am married in Canada and am currently studying in a university in the United States. My spouse and I have been separated for a few months because I have...