Hi there, I am trying to sort out my application (sponsor) for my Common-law partner (Applicant). We have a fairly good handle of the application process, except a few of the forms, just awkward wording and unsure meanings. I've read a lot of this forum for the past few months, and have learned a lot that helped us on our way, so thank you for that. Hoping for a little more help from you all!
Outland Sponsor Financial Requirements
I have read a few different answers, that I would need the minimum of roughly $24,000 to support her, as well as for Outland, not needing a minimum financial requirement at all. I currently working a cash job while in process to become an electrician. While I do claim a large portion of it on CRA (since I deposit it into account), I am still under the 24k, officially. My partner has a 3 year work visa, as well as a full time job, 42k/year or so. She definitely doesn't need financial support, which we will give CIC copies of all her paystubs/employment letters. I am hoping the fact that she is self sufficient and productive member of society already will affect their decision as regards to me being eligible to sponsor?
The only thing that could blow up our application is the fact that I don't make the minimum required amount of money, if there is one at all for Outland.
IMM 1344: Sponsor Eligibility Assessment Question 3. Are you sponsoring a member of the family class or a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class?
I initially clicked yes, as it seems obvious. I have since seen a few things, about inland vs outland, and outland you should click no? We live in Toronto, just doing Outland for process times/financial requirements. Does this literally mean sponsoring the person physically inside Canada? Even though we are applying for Outland.
IMM 5540: First Meeting
I assume the "did you give/receive gifts" just refers to the first meeting? Not over the course of the relationship, correct?
IMM 0008: Personal Details - Date of which you were married or entered into the common-law relationship
This date is 12 months after living together? Or the first day of living together "entering into", since we had the intention to become common law. I assume it's 12 months after, but not sure on this one.
As well on the CRA site, our Common Law status should be 12 months after living together, or the day we started living together?
Thank you for any help you can provide! I hope everything works out well, for us and the rest of you.
Outland Sponsor Financial Requirements
I have read a few different answers, that I would need the minimum of roughly $24,000 to support her, as well as for Outland, not needing a minimum financial requirement at all. I currently working a cash job while in process to become an electrician. While I do claim a large portion of it on CRA (since I deposit it into account), I am still under the 24k, officially. My partner has a 3 year work visa, as well as a full time job, 42k/year or so. She definitely doesn't need financial support, which we will give CIC copies of all her paystubs/employment letters. I am hoping the fact that she is self sufficient and productive member of society already will affect their decision as regards to me being eligible to sponsor?
The only thing that could blow up our application is the fact that I don't make the minimum required amount of money, if there is one at all for Outland.
IMM 1344: Sponsor Eligibility Assessment Question 3. Are you sponsoring a member of the family class or a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class?
I initially clicked yes, as it seems obvious. I have since seen a few things, about inland vs outland, and outland you should click no? We live in Toronto, just doing Outland for process times/financial requirements. Does this literally mean sponsoring the person physically inside Canada? Even though we are applying for Outland.
IMM 5540: First Meeting
I assume the "did you give/receive gifts" just refers to the first meeting? Not over the course of the relationship, correct?
IMM 0008: Personal Details - Date of which you were married or entered into the common-law relationship
This date is 12 months after living together? Or the first day of living together "entering into", since we had the intention to become common law. I assume it's 12 months after, but not sure on this one.
As well on the CRA site, our Common Law status should be 12 months after living together, or the day we started living together?
Thank you for any help you can provide! I hope everything works out well, for us and the rest of you.