Moving outside Canada during sponsorship

[dangerJones]

I'm wondering what would happen in the following case: You've submitted an application to sponsor your spouse as a permanent resident to Canada, and for whatever the reason, your spouse is called in for an interview that may take up to 2 years to schedule. To avoid the heartbreak of being apart for so long, you move abroad to be with your spouse, intending to return when the interview is done and visa is issued.

What are the logistics like to make this happen? Has anyone on the forums done this? What sort of papers will need to be submitted to make it work? I know that as a sponsor you're obliged to financially support your spouse in Canada, so if you quit your job in Canada you'll obviously have to find a new one when you get back. But does quitting your job invalidate the original sponsorship assessment?

 

[steaky]

If you are Canadian citizen, it should not be a problem as long as you also provide proof that you would return to Canada once your spouse gets her PR visa.

 

[dangerJones]

If you are Canadian citizen, it should not be a problem as long as you also provide proof that you would return to Canada once your spouse gets her PR visa.

That seems to go along with what I've been reading so far. But what kind of proof is required? A job offer? A rent/lease agreement on an apartment?

 

[steaky]

That seems to go along with what I've been reading so far. But what kind of proof is required? A job offer? A rent/lease agreement on an apartment?

Job offer, house ownership/rent /lease agreement are acceptable. Family and friend's letter saying allowing your and spouse stay until you find job/house to move is also acceptable.

 

[dangerJones]

I recently spoke with a representative at my city's local "Welcoming New immigrants to the city" office at the recommendation of a friend. Said representative said that, as far as she knew, I would still have to keep my job, or at least have assurance that I would begin working as soon as I returned to Canada with my wife, even if I've already been approved as a sponsor. This person said she's not a lawyer, and I am planning on speaking to an actual lawyer soon (she gave me a phone number to call for referrals), but I just wanted to see if anyone else has any thoughts about this issue, as we might decide to take action soon and I want to know my rights and responsibilities before doing so. I'm not that worried about my ability to find work if I do let my job go, I'm mostly worried about what happens if there's a lag time and I'm not able to secure work before returning to Canada.

Thoughts? Professional insights?