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The majority of people do it without a consultant, and there have been many cases of consultants giving very bad advice and getting people into trouble. Obviously some are good, but some are also bad, and you're probably better off doing your own research and doing everything yourself. If I...

I wrote everything myself and it was fine. Found the address on Google haha. It all worked out!

My wife landed in April. They asked how much she cash she had, she said $20, and that was the only mention of funds. They didn't seem to care at all. I can't promise you'll have the same experience, but that's what happened with us!

When my wife landed, all they did was ask how much money she had on her. She had $20. They said "great" and that was the only mention of money. As long as you're not carrying over $10,000 cash then there should be no holdups.

Are you married or common-law? I've read elsewhere that it will say single if you're common law (but im not 100% sure on that).

My pleasure! I know it's a stressful/important event, but it really did go very smoothly, for us at least. Congratulations on your wife's COPR and finally being able to get on your lives!

If it's a spousal sponsorship, there is no need for proof of funds. My wife landed a few days ago and all they did was ask how much cash she had on her. She had about $20, and there were no problems. No mention of bank accounts or anything like that. Also, if she doesn't have any unaccompanied...

I think he just didn't realize she already had the visa.

Your family size is calculated when you apply. If you've calculated it properly and it's 5, then you would have to meet minimum requirements for a family of 5 for the previous years as well.

I'm not well versed enough to comment on what the lawyer recommended, but maybe some of the senior people here will be able to. I would also recommend getting everything you have to have translated translated in Russia. It is much cheaper! Also, you had mentioned the workbook. This may not...

The terms that is generally used, at least in some provincial legislation that I'm familiar with, is "spouse". A spouse can be either your husband/wife, or your common-law partner. I personally think that husband/wife implies marriage, but that's just me. If you're communicating with the...

I'm fairly certain you don't. Honestly though, my application was like 100 pages so I don't remember exactly what was in there. If you followed the checklist then you're definitely good!!

I'm not sure if other MPs would see you. I'm assuming it'd have to be the one that represents you but idk. Mine went to "we are processing your background check" on March 20th, the same day I got pre-arrival letter. Then I got PPR the next day, and later that day got DM. I also got reviewing...

I do remember using some number to contact Global Affairs and through them you could somehow get through to the call-centre. I don't remember the number now as it was months ago, but you could try looking it up! Good luck!

That was last summer, so I'm not 100% sure. I think we went through my MP. She contacted them for me and they told her that they had sent me correspondence. Or it may have been just the regular call-centre. Unfortunately, I don't remember which it was, sorry :( I think that was technical issues...

I had to provide one when I applied (a Canadian one), but that was in May of 2017. Maybe the requirements have changed, but as far as I know, you do need to. EDIT: I'm wrong, I had to do it for another reason at the same time we were doing the spousal sponsorship, so I got mixed up. Sorry and...

Hey, I actually just finished sponsoring my Russian wife, so I may be able to help. However, we did it outland (she lived in Russia and I lived in Canada, visiting sometimes). As a result, I'm not very familiar with inland sponsorships, so someone else may be able to speak to that better...

Ah, that helps! I think the fact that you've visited her that much is definitely a good thing! But it's good that your wife is living in the US! The quality of life is a lot better there and it's really tough leaving my wife in Russia (especially since she lives alone). It's certainly not the...

Yeah, it's rough :( but the thing is, all cases are different. You may wait 3-4, or you may wait 10-12. So while it's nice to have some sense, my experience is not necessarily going to be representative of yours. I think the 9-12 month total thing is quite accurate, and you're more likely than...