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Marital Status change during PR application

faheemtassadaq

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Jun 21, 2014
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Dear All,

I am planning to apply for a Canadian PR under FSWP pretty soon and basically getting my documents ready these days including IELTS, ECE etc. Everything else seems fine and I easily score the required points, however I have a question regarding my marital status on which I need your advise. I got married in 2011 but I am planning to get a divorce in near future. I am physically separated from my wife for the last 6 months and effectively no contact with her so I don't have any of her info/documents etc to attach to the application. Is it okay if don't show her as my spouse in the application and show myself as single since I will get divorce anyway in near future.

Your prompt response will be highly appreciated in this regard.

Thanks
Faheem
 

scylla

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Saying you're single is misrepresentation and could very well get your application refused (+ leave you with a 2 year ban from Canada). Even if it's not caught now, it could cause big complications for you in the future (for example, if you ever remarry and need to sponsor your wife to Canada).

You need to be honest about your status. I would include a letter explaining the situation and then start divorce proceedings asap so that if CIC asks you for proof later on, you will be able to provide something.
 

faheemtassadaq

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Jun 21, 2014
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Thanks a lot Scylla so you mean to say that I shouldn't hide anything. The problem is there are so many documents required with the application bundle of the spouse (even if he/she is not accompanying) and I won't be able to submit any of these with the application right now at the same time, I don't want to delay my application submission waiting for divorce to happen because the quota might finish before that. Do you have any info when normally the quota is finished each year. They started receiving applications on 1st May, 2014.

And also does it make my application really prone to return/rejection if I don't submit my spouse's document and just attach a letter explaining my situation in detail. This also means I wont be able to submit the main application form as well which is signed by the spouse. i really need an expert advise on this considering all the above mentioned factors.

Really Looking forward to your response.

Thanks
Faheem
 

catchtinu1

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Hi,

I have same concern too, please advise.
 

txboyscout

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Hi

I understand the conerns regarding the amount of documents required. However on the flip side, if declined for misrepresentation you will be barred from reapplying for two years. Also any future application will be scutinized very closely.

If you are not in a position to provide your spouse's documents at this point, I would suggest you wait until the divorce is finalized
 

Alurra71

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I would suggest you try and follow Scylla's advice. I would fill up the forms stating that you are in fact married, but include a cover letter explaining that you are formally separated from your wife and are going to begin divorce proceedings. I would think this would be acceptable to CIC. When they ask for proof of your divorce proceedings, you could likely show them the paperwork that was filed to begin the divorce as acceptable proof.

If this were my application, it is how I would proceed. Lying is NOT an option, ever, period when it comes to CIC. If you are caught in even the simplest of lies it will have a negative effect on your ability to immigrate to Canada.
 

Delex

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I have same situation,,my spouse applied for pr and mentioned that we r separated and divorce proses is going on,( which is lie). Will cic ask any document to see that proses.?