Hi Everyone,
I would like to ask for advice on what would be the best course of action in order to maximize our chances for the following scenario:
- I am a Canadian citizen that I've married an US citizen
- we are looking to live in Canada, hence my husband from US will be moving to Canada
- at the end of December 2023, my husband quit his job in US and made all necessary arrangements to move to Canada
- on December 30, 2023 my husband tried to enter Canada driving from US and was denied entry
- he stated at the border that he is coming to Canada to live with his wife (me)
- he was pulled to secondary and was told he didn't satisfy an officer that he will leave Canada at the end of the period authorized for stay
- he was given three forms listing the required documents (Marriage Certificate; IMM1344 submitted; RPRF receipt; Police Clearance, etc.) for the next time when he will try coming back to Canada
Our plan is as follows:
- file the Outland Spouse Sponsorship and PR Application (pay all fees, get the confirmation and registration #)
- once that is filed, my husband will try coming to Canada and have the requested supporting documentation to present to CBSA
- we will be filing the Open Work Permit application a.s.a.p.
My questions are:
- Has anyone been in a similar situation - what is the advice?
- Will he be allowed to come to Canada as a visitor (we want to respect the Canadian immigration laws and maintain legal status)
- are there any other suggestions?
Needless to say that we are in a difficult situation here. We also have leased an apartment, thinking that he could come and legally stay here, until the applications are processed and approved.
I understand now that we could have planned this better, however we are desperate and any advice will be greatly appreciated.
I would like to ask for advice on what would be the best course of action in order to maximize our chances for the following scenario:
- I am a Canadian citizen that I've married an US citizen
- we are looking to live in Canada, hence my husband from US will be moving to Canada
- at the end of December 2023, my husband quit his job in US and made all necessary arrangements to move to Canada
- on December 30, 2023 my husband tried to enter Canada driving from US and was denied entry
- he stated at the border that he is coming to Canada to live with his wife (me)
- he was pulled to secondary and was told he didn't satisfy an officer that he will leave Canada at the end of the period authorized for stay
- he was given three forms listing the required documents (Marriage Certificate; IMM1344 submitted; RPRF receipt; Police Clearance, etc.) for the next time when he will try coming back to Canada
Our plan is as follows:
- file the Outland Spouse Sponsorship and PR Application (pay all fees, get the confirmation and registration #)
- once that is filed, my husband will try coming to Canada and have the requested supporting documentation to present to CBSA
- we will be filing the Open Work Permit application a.s.a.p.
My questions are:
- Has anyone been in a similar situation - what is the advice?
- Will he be allowed to come to Canada as a visitor (we want to respect the Canadian immigration laws and maintain legal status)
- are there any other suggestions?
Needless to say that we are in a difficult situation here. We also have leased an apartment, thinking that he could come and legally stay here, until the applications are processed and approved.
I understand now that we could have planned this better, however we are desperate and any advice will be greatly appreciated.