Hi all,
I am brand-spanking new here! My partner and I have been talking about what we want to do when he finishes his PhD, and we've been discussing visas. I would love some help on our situation.
- partner is English, PhD student here in Canada, study visa good until end of 2017
- I am a Canadian citizen, full-time permanent government employee
- we are in good financial position, live together, and have been together for three years
I have read that an outland application would be best for us - is that the case even if he has a study permit for Canada? When should we be applying? How much time should we give ourselves to prepare for visa applications? Will he have to give up his passport while his application is in processing?
Any links to resources would be phenomenal as well, I've been looking around the website but I love hearing from people who have experienced similar things as well.
Thanks so much in advance!
I am brand-spanking new here! My partner and I have been talking about what we want to do when he finishes his PhD, and we've been discussing visas. I would love some help on our situation.
- partner is English, PhD student here in Canada, study visa good until end of 2017
- I am a Canadian citizen, full-time permanent government employee
- we are in good financial position, live together, and have been together for three years
I have read that an outland application would be best for us - is that the case even if he has a study permit for Canada? When should we be applying? How much time should we give ourselves to prepare for visa applications? Will he have to give up his passport while his application is in processing?
Any links to resources would be phenomenal as well, I've been looking around the website but I love hearing from people who have experienced similar things as well.
Thanks so much in advance!