Living with Spouse's Grandma

[jpsant]

Hi... I was wondering if it would be ok if my husband's grandma wrote us a letter stating we're living with her and will be living with her until we can get our own house after I got my PR.
Does it have to be certified? I mean Affidavits attesting to the relationship?

Thanks

 

[Ponga]

It would be ideal if you could:

1. Provide evidence that she is in fact his grandmother (maybe linking his parent to her, via a copy of the parent's birth certificate showing that his parent is in fact the child of the grandmother). He would then include a copy of his birth certificate, so that the names all match up.

2. Have her letter notarized.

Yes, it might seem like a lot of unnecessary work, but if you can prove to CIC that she is in fact his grandmother...it can only help.

Even CIC should realize that a grandmother is more likely to help her grandson (and spouse), than a person pretending to be his grandmother.

 

[jpsant]

It would be ideal if you could:

1. Provide evidence that she is in fact his grandmother (maybe linking his parent to her, via a copy of the parent's birth certificate showing that his parent is in fact the child of the grandmother). He would then include a copy of his birth certificate, so that the names all match up.

2. Have her letter notarized.

Yes, it might seem like a lot of unnecessary work, but if you can prove to CIC that she is in fact his grandmother...it can only help.

Even CIC should realize that a grandmother is more likely to help her grandson (and spouse), than a person pretending to be his grandmother.

Omg.. that's kinda funny.
I mean I never thought of a fake grandmother HAHAHAHA
But I guess people can do anything.
Ok.. so I guess, his dad birth certificate would be enough as it would have his (dad) mother's name on it.
And to notarize the letter she should go to city hall, right?

 

[Ponga]

Yeah, there are some really sneaky people that apply for PR. LOL!

Depending on where you are, she should be able to go to any Notary Public (or equivalent in your country). It's a really simple (and inexpensive) process. The birth certificates might need to be certified copies, but...maybe I'm just over-thinking that piece of the puzzle.

 

[jpsant]

Yeah, there are some really sneaky people that apply for PR. LOL!

Depending on where you are, she should be able to go to any Notary Public (or equivalent in your country). It's a really simple (and inexpensive) process. The birth certificates might need to be certified copies, but...maybe I'm just over-thinking that piece of the puzzle.

Thank you very much
We're in Canada.
I can't wait to send in our application.

 

[Ponga]

You are planning to submit an Outland application, right?!?!

Unless your Visa office has a ridiculously long processing time, you should really choose this over an Inland application if at all possible. A person can submit an Outland application from within Canada, as long as they maintain their legal status. The only potential problem would be if there was an interview, it would be in the home country of the applicant.

The only valid reason for choosing Inland, IMHO, would be if you are out of status, since legal status is not required* for an Inland application.

[Edit]*
There has been some debate in this forum as to whether or not a person without status can submit an Outland application while still in Canada. Since the language that states that `legal status is not a requirement', is only found in the In-Canada [Inland] Guide, it would be wise for a person to consult an experienced lawyer prior to submitting an Outland application if they are in Canada without status.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Since the language that states that `legal status is not a requirement', is only found in the In-Canada [Inland] Guide, it would be wise for a person to consult an experienced lawyer prior to submitting an Outland application if they are in Canada without status.

As we've discussed before, it's NOT the only place where that is stated. It clearly states here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-who.asp, the eligibility page where no distinction is made between inland or outland, that If they live in Canada, they do not need to have legal status to be sponsored.

 

[Ponga]

As we've discussed before, it's NOT the only place where that is stated. It clearly states here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-who.asp, the eligibility page where no distinction is made between inland or outland, that If they live in Canada, they do not need to have legal status to be sponsored.

Would you not agree that a person in Canada without status should at least confer with a qualified lawyer before `assuming' this?

How can a person be living [legally] in Canada without status?

For the record, you seem to be one of (if not the only) senior member(s) that has been saying this.

 

[jpsant]

Would you not agree that a person in Canada without status should at least confer with a qualified lawyer before `assuming' this?

How can a person be living [legally] in Canada without status?

For the record, you seem to be one of (if not the only) senior member(s) that has been saying this.

Yes.. I am going to be applying outland.
And yes, I have a valid visitor visa.
I'd choose inland if it didn't take that long.
Outland is a lot faster for my country. And I hope I won't need interview lol
Thank you!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

To the OP, sorry for hijacking your thread with a completely irrelevant topic!

Ponga, I've continued the discussion in the original thread you started about this topic http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/can-a-person-without-status-in-canada-submit-an-outland-application-t215461.0.html.

 

[Ponga]

To the OP, sorry for hijacking your thread with a completely irrelevant topic!

Ponga, I've continued the discussion in the original thread you started about this topic http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/can-a-person-without-status-in-canada-submit-an-outland-application-t215461.0.html.

Well, it was [sort of] relevant prior to the OP's last post. ;D

Prior to that post we had no idea how she was going to apply and what her status was in Canada.

 

[screech339]

The thing is that the guide for inland sponsorship does specifically states:

Things to remember
• A foreign national cannot become a permanent resident in Canada if he or she is inadmissible for reasons other than lack of legal immigration status in Canada.

Meanwhile, the outland sponsorship guide made no mention of this little info in the guide anywhere in the guide. Would it makes sense that to assume that "outland" applicant does not get the benefit of being "safe" from being deported for being "out of status" while applying for "outland" in Canada??