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I am a Canadian born and raised. I am in my 60's and divorced and re-married my current husband 11 yrs ago and I moved to NC USA where I currently reside. My question is what would be the best way to move back to Canada with my American husband. He is on a retirement pension but has just finished a course in college for Computer Networking "summa cum laude" (top of his class) he would like to take an apprentice course to get his certificate in Canada (Ontario) I am unable to work until I get some medical attention and finish my education, to take a course I am interested in. Has anyone got any suggestions as to how to go about this the quickest and cheapest way. I want to get out of America in these steadily worsening times and to be with my family and take my husband with me.
PS: About the LICO scale for 2 people it is at $28,182.00 Okay, what if it is my Husband's pension we live on and give or take by a few dollars we miss the mark on that amount. BUT! he will probably be going into a job there or furthering his education either by school or an apprenticeship.Will the LICO be a stumbling block in this event? :(
 
Hey!

and welcome to the forum...

If you are sponsoring your spouse, you don't have to prove a minimum income. You have to demonstrate how you will support yourself once back in Canada, and the pension should be probably enough, but there is no minimum income for spouse without children.

The easiest for you would probably be to apply outland. See the first post on top of this thread, by Leon, it explains all you need to know.

Then download the forms, here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp print and read them and start gathering proofs!
Once you apply, you will face currently a 3 months waiting time for the first part of the application (sponsorship approval) and an additional 12 months for BUffalo office, but lots of people get it quicker than the 12 months - depending if your case is straight forward etc.

If you have further questions don't hesitate to ask in this forum!
Good luck,
Sweden