Canadian citizen studying abroad, married to a non-canadian

[DocSarah]

Hello,
I'm a Canadian Citizen and i'm studying medicine in Pakistan.
I met and married a guy (non-Canadian) from my university who is a doctor now.
I've been going back and forth as my family (parents and siblings) still reside in Toronto.

What I would like to know is:
-there is a question that asks if i'm currently living in Canada OR if i live exclusively outside of Canada;
i believe i'm considered to live outside of Canada because i live with my Husband after we got married.
-this is followed by "when do you plan to resume residency and where do you plan to live upon your return?"
It asks the specific date (which would be when my husband is able to live there with me, and the processing time is 31 months for Pakistan, unfortunately) and as for the address i can simply write my parents address because it will take us some time to settle down
-It also asks to provide proof of your intention and asks for details of the plans to establish
-what proof can i provide at this point in time except that my family and friends are aware of the fact that i'll be returning with him
so are letters from friends/ family enough?
-the options written to be checked off as proof are:
Job offer in Canada
Employment contract in Canada
Letter of acceptance by an educational institution in Canada
Property rental agreement
Property deed
Mortgage on property

-which of these can i provide 2.5 years ahead of time
-if I include a property rental agreement of my parents because they're on rent, does that count for us, because it's not in our name?
-also, we're not earning as we're both studying, is that a 'down-point' for our application?
-Furthermore, as proof of our relationship: we have countless pictures (what is the maximum number of pictures I can include?) of our marriage ceremony and dates and phone records of before we got married, but is that enough?

Please shed some light on this confusing situation
Any help is appreciated!

 

[QuebecOkie]

I'm NO expert and didn't even apply outland, but if I had to prepare an app in your situation, I would write out a statement about your intentions. "I wish to continue living with my husband during the lengthy PR application process, but we plan to settle in Canada immediately when he is granted permanent residency. My parents have invited us to reside with them as we get settled in Canada (I would provide a letter from my parents stating that they are happy that we're moving back to Canada and offering living accommodations), and we will begin seeking employment as we near the end of the PR process. (I would mention the area in which I planned to settle, and perhaps a little bit about the employment opportunities in your field there, to show you have a plan in place.)"

As for money, there is no set income requirement for spousal sponsorship, but CIC wants to see that you have a plan in place for supporting yourselves so that you will not be drawing on social assistance. Your parents can probably help address that, as well, in their letter, with an offer of support while you two get settled and begin working. Outline your plan for becoming self sufficient and show that you have a support network to prevent you from having to draw social assistance when you return. I'm not sure about including your parents' lease, along with their letter. Hopefully someone else more knowledgeable can speak to that.

I wouldn't worry about the "maximum number" of photos. You don't need to send 100's of photos. Send a few from your wedding; perhaps one of you saying your vows, and a couple with family. Send other photos from other events/travels/other times in your relationship. I think quality (showing the two of you in different situations over time) is better than quantity (sending your whole wedding album - a few photos show that the wedding occurred, so a lot more from the wedding don't really add anything to the application). A selection of photos, along with your phone records, is a great start. Do you have joint accounts? (Bank account, utilities in both of your names, shared phone plan, etc.) Have you traveled together (trip itineraries listing both of you together)? Are you on a lease together currently? Are you listed together or as beneficiaries on each other's insurance? Do you receive mail addressed to both of you? Just any other documents that you can include to show that your lives are combined as a genuine couple.

Other, far more knowledgeable members will hopefully be able to provide more feedback.

 

[DocSarah]

Thank you for your guidance QuebecOkie!