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  1. elkan

    Importing Car Advice

    Thanks for the info. I wish I would have imported it sooner now. Cheers!
  2. elkan

    Importing Car Advice

    I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out what to do. I am a permanent resident. At the time of my landing, I put my 2005 jeep liberty down as a good to follow. The reason I didn't import it at that time is because I told the border agent I was planning on selling my vehicle in Wisconsin...
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    Conjugal partner experiences?

    Hi there, My boyfriend and I were successful with our conjugal sponsorship application. However, like Allison said above, you really need to assess your relationship to see if it's "marriage like". Presently, it sounds like you are in a long distance relationship. Though genuine, does not meet...
  4. elkan

    Letters of Support: What to do?

    Try co-workers, employers, landlords. If her friends / family are unwilling to write a letter of support, maybe you can include that as part of your own letter that you both write.
  5. elkan

    Sponsoring my girlfriend as a conjugal partner - help/advice needed

    Absolutely! It really helped me when I was going through the process, so everyday, I scan the board for conjugal partner sponsorship questions and help! Paying it forward I guess! :)
  6. elkan

    Sponsoring my girlfriend as a conjugal partner - help/advice needed

    Likewise, if you'd like, you can PM me with specific questions once you've gone over the OP2 manual. I agree with some of the sentiments above, I don't know if you quite qualify as conjugal yet. Give the OP2 manual a read to see what it actually entails. I am a Canadian Citizen and my...
  7. elkan

    wife diagnosed with Cancer during visa process

    Hi there, First off, I'm very sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. I know it's an added stress onto an already stressful situation. I know, because I went through the same thing. I sponsored my boyfriend via the conjugal route and after we submitted our completed application he was also...
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    Another Successful Conjugal Sponsorship Application!

    He's from the US, and though it wasn't mandatory we sent state police checks from every state he's lived in. I sent a copy of my last will & testament. I sent a personal letter informing them of a major change in our lives (my partner was diagnosed with cancer two months after we applied) and we...
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    Another Successful Conjugal Sponsorship Application!

    Hi Allison! Sorry for the late response, we have been traveling to Europe / back to the US over the summer. We're currently in Mississsauga. My boyfriend's landing went very smooth, no trouble at all. He listed his vehicle as part of his "goods" while landing, but hasn't exported if from the US...
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    Am I eligible for Conjugal Status in Canada!! PLEASE HELP!

    Did you live together for one full year? To qualify for common law you need to have lived together for the full year. Or was the first 6 months the initial dating period and you were living in different residences? You would also need to show "proof" of your common law status. Have you given...
  11. elkan

    Another Successful Conjugal Sponsorship Application!

    This is just a post for all of you out there who are in need of a positive story. Today, my boyfriend got an email from Buffalo requesting his passport. Here is our timeline: We met online in May 2009, we are a heterosexual couple. I am Canadian born and my boyfriend is American, no barrier to...
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    Passport swipe

    Not sure if this will help. My boyfriend had a criminal conviction that is 15 years old, which according to the FBI was a felony, but the charges were dropped to a misdemeanor. When he tried to cross the border for the 2nd time into Canada he was questioned by Canadian Immigration at the port...
  13. elkan

    Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

    Hello all, I'm hoping to get some advice here. My timeline is posted as part of my signature below. Here is some background information so you can help me out: - my American partner and I applied as Conjugal partners (yes, I know what this class is intended for and have read the OP 2 manual and...
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    dates for travel urgent help!

    My partner listed his in chronological order, so past to present.
  15. elkan

    additional family info - URGENT HELP

    I may be wrong here, and I don't have the forms in front of me. But unless you have children, I don't think you need to worry about that part?
  16. elkan

    Buffalo Office File Number

    When Buffalo sends labels with your file number, do you affix the label on each additional document you send or only on the envelope?
  17. elkan

    Thread for September 2010 Applicants

    My partner's application says We have started processing NAME's application on November 12. Medicals received. That's all it says right now.
  18. elkan

    Medical Question..

    Nope, it was a white form that he had printed off the CIC website. It wasn't the one in our package that we brought to the office. We were very skeptical when he gave us the copy. He did show us what this "green form" everyone else is talking about looked like though. He said we should have...
  19. elkan

    Notifying immigration about new health condition?

    Hi there, Just wondering if anybody can provide some insight here before I inquire with my consultant. My partner had his medical done back in July, and all was well.. he's a healthy guy. In fact, medical results have been received at the VO in Buffalo. We just found out this week, that he has...
  20. elkan

    Idea for people who will apply for PR and are not yet married...

    So you weren't married at the time you applied? Just out of curiosity, what category did you apply under?