Ex-spouse as an accompanying dependant is considered sponsored?

[Naeem Yusuf]

Hello there,

1. I have a question as to whether my ex-spouse is considered to be sponsored by me or not, for immigration, in the case where I added her as an accompanying dependant on my PR application that I submitted back in 2014 which has already been processed. I am asking this question because I am planning to sponsor my fiancée and came across this information that one cannot sponsor a spouse/common-law if he/she is still bound by the financial undertaking of the previously sponsored person who hasn't been a permanent resident for more than 3 year. Although I did not sign any undertaking and it's been more than 3 years since my ex-spouse became Permanent Resident, I wanted to check if there's anything that I should be cognizant about before submitting the sponsorship application.

I look forward to hearing back some insights on this.

Thank you,
Naim

 

[21Goose]

If you applied under Express Entry, and your spouse was accompanying you, then no. The bar applies to sponsorships under the Family Class.

If you sponsored someone, you would know because you have to sign an undertaking and provide financial proof of your ability to sponsor.

 

[Naeem Yusuf]

21Goose, Thank you for the response.

 

[canuck78]

Were they an ex-spouse when you landed in Canada?