Abandoned PLEASE HELP!!!!

[Dylan89]

I have been under implied status for about a year waiting on the Spousal Sponsorship and Work Permit.
My wife and I have been arguing and a little toxic but nothing that could not be worked on.
She took our daughter to a family gathering and never came home. She tried to have the police remove me but they said they could not because I am on the lease.
She then finally responded to me and said I must leave or she is moving out. After trying to convince her to give us a chance I said okay give me a little time to make arrangements and please let me see my daughter until then.
The day had not ended when her family arrived with a uhaul and removed everything except my few belongings. I atleast got to spend a little time with my daughter while they cleared out the house. Didnt even leave me a bed. I have nothing and no one else to turn to.

 

[scylla]

I have been under implied status for about a year waiting on the Spousal Sponsorship and Work Permit.
My wife and I have been arguing and a little toxic but nothing that could not be worked on.
She took our daughter to a family gathering and never came home. She tried to have the police remove me but they said they could not because I am on the lease.
She then finally responded to me and said I must leave or she is moving out. After trying to convince her to give us a chance I said okay give me a little time to make arrangements and please let me see my daughter until then.
The day had not ended when her family arrived with a uhaul and removed everything except my few belongings. I atleast got to spend a little time with my daughter while they cleared out the house. Didnt even leave me a bed. I have nothing and no one else to turn to.

I'm sorry for your situation.

If you have nowhere to stay, then looking into a shelter is certainly one possibility. If you mention what city you are in, people may be able to recommend resources.

In terms of your spousal sponsorship application, your wife is unfortunately within her rights to withdraw / cancel the application as your sponsor.

 

[Dylan89]

I'm sorry for your situation.

If you have nowhere to stay, then looking into a shelter is certainly one possibility. If you mention what city you are in, people may be able to recommend resources.

In terms of your spousal sponsorship application, your wife is unfortunately within her rights to withdraw / cancel the application as your sponsor.

She has not yet cancelled or withdrawn the application. She has just left me in an empty apartment and taken our child away. Surely I have some rights. I am in Cornwall Ontario

 

[scylla]

She has not yet cancelled or withdrawn the application. She has just left me in an empty apartment and taken our child away. Surely I have some rights. I am in Cornwall Ontario

OK - good news that she hasn't canceled the application yet. Hopefully that means there's still a chance for reconciliation.

If you're short on food, look for food banks in your immediate area (unfortunately I'm not familiar with Cornwall). Look on facebook for groups where people give things away for free. Typically all cities have these. That may be a way to get a bed / mattress.

In terms of rights, you certainly have rights as it relates to your daughter. If you have the money and don't think you are going to reconcile, now would be the time to hire a family lawyer.

You unfortunately do not have any real rights as it relates to the spousal sponsorship application. If she decides to cancel / withdraw the application, she has the right to do so.

 

[scylla]

Here are some groups where you can find free stuff in Cornwall. Hope this helps at least somewhat.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/624673107570696

https://www.facebook.com/groups/563022427134190

 

[canuck78]

She has not yet cancelled or withdrawn the application. She has just left me in an empty apartment and taken our child away. Surely I have some rights. I am in Cornwall Ontario

Have you looked into other options when it comes to obtaining PR or have you consulted a family lawyer and looked into returning to your home country? Without any funds that may be your best option. Although you may feel optimistic about potential reconciliation your partner seems to have taken some pretty drastic steps. Have you clarified with her whether reconciliation is an option? If you are no longer together she must withdraw your OWP and sponsorship. Do you have funds to pay the rent or have you spoken to your spouse about paying the rent. Assume there is a good chance you are from the US given that you're living in Cornwall.

 

[Phalos]

I am very sorry about your situation. People can be so cruel sometimes.
Boy your wife sure did a number on you...may I ask what country is your citizenship?

 

[canuck78]

I am very sorry about your situation. People can be so cruel sometimes.
Boy your wife sure did a number on you...may I ask what country is your citizenship?

We don't know the whole situation so it's hard to criticize anyone. We can all agree that relationship breakdowns are usually difficult. Since there is a child involved hopefully both parties will be able to focus on moving forward amicably.

 

[Dylan89]

I am very sorry about your situation. People can be so cruel sometimes.
Boy your wife sure did a number on you...may I ask what country is your citizenship?

US citizen

 

[Phalos]

US citizen

If I were you, I'd just go back to the States and start a new life. Heck you tried your best, but things spiraled out of control with your wife. I mean leaving you with NOTHING, not even a mattress, really shows what their attitude towards you is going to be from now on....Here in Canada, your future will be fighting for your work permit/status, fighting your wife in court for alimony/child support/custody/visitation rights, etc. Your spouse can also decide to withhold your child from you and there is very little you can do about it, and that's even through a long court battle. Its not pretty.
USA is a great country, the land of opportunity with nice places to live.

 

[expatgoingback]

If I were you, I'd just go back to the States and start a new life. Heck you tried your best, but things spiraled out of control with your wife. I mean leaving you with NOTHING, not even a mattress, really shows what their attitude towards you is going to be from now on....Here in Canada, your future will be fighting for your work permit/status, fighting your wife in court for alimony/child support/custody/visitation rights, etc. Your spouse can also decide to withhold your child from you and there is very little you can do about it, and that's even through a long court battle. Its not pretty.
USA is a great country, the land of opportunity with nice places to live.

I assume you don't have children because many people, myself included, would not be able to just "start a new life" and forget about their child.

 

[canuck78]

If I were you, I'd just go back to the States and start a new life. Heck you tried your best, but things spiraled out of control with your wife. I mean leaving you with NOTHING, not even a mattress, really shows what their attitude towards you is going to be from now on....Here in Canada, your future will be fighting for your work permit/status, fighting your wife in court for alimony/child support/custody/visitation rights, etc. Your spouse can also decide to withhold your child from you and there is very little you can do about it, and that's even through a long court battle. Its not pretty.
USA is a great country, the land of opportunity with nice places to live.

Please stop spreading incorrect information. As long as there are no safety issues, each patent will be granted custody or visitation. We have no idea what each spouse brought into the marriage. If one spouse bought all of the furniture it is very reasonable for the person to take back their stuff. This wasn’t a surprise since the spouse warned OP that one of them would need to leave the home. There was time to purchase some basics even a blow-up mattress.

 

[canuck78]

I assume you don't have children because many people, myself included, would not be able to just "start a new life" and forget about their child.

Even if OP returns to the US there are ways to share custody or have visitation. OP lives in a border region. Obviously covid creates complications at the moment but there are children with parents who live in other countries and they make it work. If you live in a border region it is even easier.
OP needs to be speaking to a family lawyer unless he and his ex can work out a separation amicably.

 

[Dylan89]

Even if OP returns to the US there are ways to share custody or have visitation. OP lives in a border region. Obviously covid creates complications at the moment but there are children with parents who live in other countries and they make it work. If you live in a border region it is even easier.
OP needs to be speaking to a family lawyer unless he and his ex can work out a separation amicably.

The family lawyers find it difficult because of the immigration aspect.

 

[canuck78]

The family lawyers find it difficult because of the immigration aspect.

Why? Immigration and custody/divorce are separate issues. Yes you will also need a plan in terms of immigration or return to the US.