Recent content by Colinhsn

Hi all, After a long discussion, my wife and I have made the decision that I will move to her country. Their spousal/family process is extremely quick, and I could have a visa within a month's time. Seeing as the government has not started processing our application (submitted in early May)...

I just got a response today, same date, Feb 12.

Should be fine. My lawyer had us do 5 photos of just us 2 (incl. wedding), and 15 with friends/family to show that our marriage (since it was recent) was genuine and that our friends and family knew about us.

According to our immigration lawyer, they have to be handwritten not digital. My spouse mailed the forms to me once she signed them.

I called IRCC. If they are coming on an ETA they can still come (as long as the CBSA agent admits them). Since they'd be allowed in the country for up to 90 days on visit (if from a Schengen country), that exceeds the 15 day minimum requirement. At least, that's what IRCC told me. Hopefully...

Application received today! 6 days - seems like Canada Post is speeding up.

Processing delays. COVID has really hampered everything within governments, including immigration processing.

Hi all! Just sent our application today. Sent via Canada Post Xpresspost from Edmonton. My wife is Austrian.

Hi all, Would this suffice? My wife (Austrian) lost her birth certificate. When she requested a new one they gave her an extract instead of a new certificate. Our thoughts are to submit the extract with an LOE saying she has misplaced her original birth certificate, and this is what was issued...

Hi all. I tried searching but couldn't find an answer. For the IMM5532 form, my phone number doesn't fit in the box for all of my former employers (Long names/addresses). Can I just attach a sheet with this page with the number listed?