I never thought about it but what would you do if it was refused?

[lynw]

If it was refused? Oh my. Well, probably a big emotional meltdown, then lots of talking about what to do, but I guess I would have to tempt my lovely partner to try life outside Canada for a while - couldn't bear to be without him now.

 

[Cdagal]

That would be the most difficult day of my life, as my son has Autism and would not transition well if we were forced to leave here. But I married my husband for life, and we would find a way to make it work if we had to move to Brazil. I have faith, though, and our application is full of proof that our life together is real and good. I trust that the IO will see it for what it is and bring him home to me Hopefully soon.

 

[toby]

If it was refused? Oh my. Well, probably a big emotional meltdown, then lots of talking about what to do, but I guess I would have to tempt my lovely partner to try life outside Canada for a while - couldn't bear to be without him now.

But you're in Australia now, right? I've never been there, but it certainly seems to be one of the more appealing countries. Did you consider Australia as well as Canada? After one winter in Canada you'll be wondering why you didn't give Australia more consideration.

 

[Nine3001]

"What would you do if we refused the application for your visa?"

I know what I would do.

Quit my job, file for bankruptcy, then when that's all done go to Brazil to be with my husband.

The only logical explanation (and trust me this worry and plan has run through my mind quite a lot since we applied!!)

Hopefully it won't be that drastic though

 

[AlanWales]

We never spoke of it. We just didn't want to even think of it and luckily we never had to.

 

[lynw]

Did you consider Australia as well as Canada? After one winter in Canada you'll be wondering why you didn't give Australia more consideration.

Hehe it's OK Toby, I've had winter in Canada - love it! I'm a kiwi not an aussie, have to confess that the australian summers would probably finish me off. It doesn't matter a jot where we live really, but hubby loves his job so I'm happy to go with that. Maybe one day we'll try living somewhere else - I just hope we're given a choice!

 

[toby]

Hehe it's OK Toby, I've had winter in Canada - love it! I'm a kiwi not an aussie, have to confess that the australian summers would probably finish me off. It doesn't matter a jot where we live really, but hubby loves his job so I'm happy to go with that. Maybe one day we'll try living somewhere else - I just hope we're given a choice!

Don`t leave it too late to explore other countries. I know a few people who thought they`d retire and then live in different countries. To their dismay the discovered that Australia and New Zealand make it very difficult for retired people to immigrate. Australia asks for a LOT of money; New Zealand doesn`t even have a retired person category.

 

[lynw]

Don`t leave it too late to explore other countries. I know a few people who thought they`d retire and then live in different countries. To their dismay the discovered that Australia and New Zealand make it very difficult for retired people to immigrate. Australia asks for a LOT of money; New Zealand doesn`t even have a retired person category.

I do agree with you, but most people here aren't trying to get to Canada for its own sake, but to be with their families. Much as I like the place, I wouldn't be applying just to retire here - that's what the south of France is for

 

[Black-Berry]

I do not never ever ever ever think about tomorrow. I think about today pffftt.. i am already stressed enough as it is thinking about the paperwork. it is what it is. When it happens if it happens then i will think about it.. As for now, i will pretend i am on a loooong vacation...

 

[nyssa]

I never planned on living in Canada, myself. I quite like where I've been born and raised, in the good old heartland. It's going to break my heart to leave. I am ONLY moving to Canada to be with my husband. If that doesn't work out, which I'd be shocked if it didn't--especially after inteviewing us, we have a couple options.

1. Attempt to get him into the US which is probably impossible considering he has a 10 year ban (which I hope CIC gets that part.)
2. Apply for an ancestry visa to England (but that's a huge last resort. nothing against England, but that's farrrrr...)

 

[raucy]

Aaaah, what would I do if I was refused??? I am incredibly lucky that both my partner and I love Australia so we would pack our bags, rent out our house and head down under for a year or two and then reapply again. He would be able to get a temporary residents visa valid for two years so by then we would have ooodles of evidence that would make it hard for CIC to refuse. But, i would miss the Canadian winters, crazy as it sounds I love them!!!! In a perfect world we would have six months a year in Canada doing all things snow related & six months a year enjoying a long hot hot summer by the beach...I can only dream..hehe.

 

[canadianwoman]

2. Apply for an ancestry visa to England (but that's a huge last resort. nothing against England, but that's farrrrr...)

Yeah, I have been toying with this idea as well. I'd love to live in England, but the one thing holding me back is wondering how on earth I'd make enough money to afford to live in London.

 

[can_usa_97]

If I'm not approved, we'll stay in the US.