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  1. Smarties17

    Change of Address - Outland application

    Hi all, I applied Outland and have recently (as of this week) moved to Canada (as a visitor of course) with my wife while we wait for the application to finish processing. I have done and passed my medicals and biometrics. My question is, I no longer have my apartment in the states(the address...
  2. Smarties17

    IRCC requesting medical after its already submitted-Need help!

    OK so this is very confusing, i'll try to break it down as simple as I can. See signature for my full timeline. IRCC requested medical exams for myself and my son. I was visiting my wife in Canada when they sent the request so I was able to quickly get mine done. My son was in the states so I...
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    Staying in Canada while Outland app in process

    US to Canada outland application. I’m wrapping up a few things here in the states and would like to spend the rest of the time in Canada with my wife and kids while my app finishes processing. I know I’ve read before on cic’s Website that I can stay in Canada while my sponsorship app finishes...
  4. Smarties17

    Dependant passport question *semi urgent*

    Here's the story: At time I submitted my app, my non-accompanying dependant (4 yrs old) did not have a passport nor did he need one, so obviously, I left the passport info section blank on my app, no issues there. Got our medical requests and unbeknownst to me, he needed a passport in order to...
  5. Smarties17

    How long is an FBI background check good for?

    Had my background check done through an FBI channeler back on Jan 19th, 2019 in anticipation of submitting our application shortly after we were married. Not realizing Manitoba's Vital Stats office was massively behind in processing marriage certificates (we got married on Feb 8, 2019 in MB), so...
  6. Smarties17

    How long is an FBI background check good for?

    Had my background check done through an FBI channeler back on Jan 19th, 2019 in anticipation of submitting our application shortly after we were married. Not realizing Manitoba's Vital Stats office was massively behind in processing marriage certificates (we got married on Feb 8, 2019 in MB), so...
  7. Smarties17

    Civil status docs (proof of marriage)

    The application checklist states "If you (the principal applicant) are legally married to your sponsor, provide your marriage certificate or other proof that your marriage is legally registered with governmental authorities in the jurisdiction where it took place. A record of solemnization or...
  8. Smarties17

    IMM0008 dependant question

    Sorry guys and gals if this is a dumb question but I like to be really thorough... On the imm0008 general application, for my dependants, I have listed my son, who will remain here in the states with his mother. But do I also include my wife (the sponsor who is Canadian and lives in Canada) AND...
  9. Smarties17

    imm5406e Family info form question

    On this form, the instructions state to list all step brothers/sisters etc etc. I have two step brothers in which i am estranged from (my mom is widowed from their father) and im no longer in contact with them. One of the other forum members advised that I should still list them on this form...
  10. Smarties17

    Question about Police certificate

    So I had my FBI background check done through an approved channeler (Fieldprint). The results came back immediately and are clear. Fieldprint emailed me the official FBI results in PDF form. Its nothing more than a 1 page document with an FBI seal on it. Is this all I need to include in my...
  11. Smarties17

    Question on IMM5406 Additional Family Info

    In the section for brothers and sisters, it says "also include step brothers and sisters". I do not have any blood brothers or sisters. However, I had two step brothers but my mother is widowed now. Am I required to list them or no?
  12. Smarties17

    Non-accompanying dependant passport

    Just need to clarify: I have 1 dependant under the age of 18 who will be "non-accompanying". I know he will need a medical done, but does he NEED to have a passport too? I cannot find anywhere in the application guide that clearly states whether it is a "requirement" for a dependant to have one...
  13. Smarties17

    Inland vs Outland (US citizen)

    Hi all, I've been reading thread after thread about Inland vs Outland as it pertains to being able to travel outside Canada while the application is being processed. Long story short, my fiance (Canadian citizen) and I (US Citizen) will be getting married in March. If we applied inland, I would...
  14. Smarties17

    Sponsorship eligibility app

    Pardon if this is a dumb question, but can my Fiance' submit her application to be approved as a sponsor prior to us getting married? Or is that application combined with the main sponsorship (PR) application once were married and we just submit it all at once?
  15. Smarties17

    US to Canada spousal sponsorship

    My soon to be wife (Canadian Citizen) and I (US Citizen), met online September of 2017 and began officially dating in December, we talk all day every day via WhatsApp texts and video chat, etc. Since Dec 2017 we’ve made monthly visits to see one another, usually only 3-4 days at a time. We have...