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Thank you for your tips - great to know and I feel better knowing that it is indeed possible to indirectly communicate with our VO, in case mistakes are listed in the GCMS notes, as I found many more than the one I previously mentioned from our first TRV application. Based on your reply, may I...

Thank you Masriixo for sharing your experience. :D I just realised I wasn't very clear in my line of questioning. I was wondering if after submitting your PR application to the CIC, and they've finished processing your case/a decision has been made, do they return the file to you? I'm...

Many thanks chilkootcee - your spreadsheet is very useful and it's been saved! :) I think I now understand why and when to order the GCMS notes. Ehen we ordered the GCMS notes after my partner's TRV was refused, we found that the VO completely misinterpreted the application. For example, they...

Hi all, We're in the midst of preparing our family class visa application and have a few random questions that we can't find definitive answers to on here, as of yet - or perhaps my researching skills need brushing up upon! ;D For those in the know, if you don't mind answering the following...

Thank you canuck_in_uk ... You're absolutely right about the forms being generic. I just want our application to be rock solid and no suspicions to be aroused! There seems to be a lot of posters on here who have been invited to interviews ... I would hate for that to happen. I want our...

Wow, thanks for the inspiring story, Buletruck! I'm beginning to realise that I might be stressing out over nothing, at least I hope that's the case. Since we are a legitimate couple, we hopefully shouldn't have issues. I might be a little paranoid because securing my partner's TRV was so...

Thank you canuck_in_uk! You've given me some more great ideas. We could definitely change the address on our ID cards, and get letters from our banks and employers acknowledging our address - I hadn't thought of that. :) As for getting notarized letters from friends and family confirming we...

Hi beaverdiva, Thanks for all of your input. It's nice to hear of some positive stories from those who have been through this process. And congrats on being granted your PR status. :D I've actually never been keen on having a formal wedding or reception, whether my spouse be Canadian or...

Thanks Buletruck for sharing your experience. I definitely wouldn't want to misrepresent anything in our case. I'm hoping that if we apply say 6 months before my contract is up, and I provide proof of the end of my contract approaching, it will be one piece of evidence to show that we are...

Wow, that's amazing they processed your PR so quickly! One can only hope. :) Do you guys think it would help if we applied about 6 months before my employment contract is up, and mention that in the application? Or is it better not to mention I'm working on a contract at all?

Screech339 - thanks for letting me know. I'm still really confused as to the timeline we should abide by. I understand that the forecast of a 27 month wait via the Singapore visa office may not apply to us and that if our application is solid enough, it could be processed in a matter of months...

Thank you beaverdiva for your kind words and advice! :) As of the last few weeks, I've been trawling through these threads, taking in information. It's all so overwhelming and I still have a million and one questions. I've been trying to find answers to my questions/our situation before...

Thank you beaverdiva (great name btw!), screech339 and canuk_in_uk for sharing your expertise and experiences. I plan on doing the same once I have a handle on this PR process and some experience, as I'm so grateful for information I've learned so far from this discussion forum - it really is a...

OK good to know, MilesAway. Thank you. I'm not really worried about the landing interview, as my spouse will be a legitimate PR applicant, so hopefully we'll have nothing to worry about. :) I'm still not sure how to plan accordingly with a timeline. At present, the Singapore visa office has...

Thank you MidoRafa. We have some of the suggested evidence to show the relationship is genuine, but will get more after marrying. Being an Islamic country, it's technically illegal for an unmarried couple to be living together, so at this point in time, only one of our names is on the rental...

Of course. That hadn't dawned on me. It's a such a huge shame that people take advantage of the system and spoil it for the rest of us. :-[

Thank you MilesAway. I may be naive, but I'm surprised there are people out there who would go to such great lengths in completing the arduous PR application, just to use it as a TRV! :o Alright, noted re: the timeline of application - I'll definitely take that into consideration when...

Thank you for your reply, Aquakitty. :D Why does the CIC make a big deal about returning Canadians? Do they think you'll return to your spouse's homeland or host country as an expat? Why would people apply for PR for their spouse, and then not return to Canada? Would it be easier if I was...

A question for those of you who have been through the process of sponsoring your spouse for a family class visa: A bit of background info: I am a Canadian citizen and my partner (non Canadian) and I have lived as common-law outside of Canada for the past two years. This summer/early fall, we...

Thank you for your reply, truesmile. :D It's a shame that when we applied and received his first TRV, his passport had just under a year left of validity. We'll now have to reapply for a new TRV under his new passport.