Second time sponsoring someone...please advise of any obstacles in my way?

[seoulcanada]

Previously, I met an international student girl and we lived together. We were common-law, sponsored her using a company to put the application together, it went through quickly and smoothly. We lived together the whole time while she was in school and sent the application through Buffalo.

I cannot figure out the exact date that she received PR...from reading some emails I am fairly sure it is around August-September 2010. The reason I can't find out exactly is because we had a breakdown in the relationship in June 2012 when I eventually broke up with her and moved out.

So there three year undertaking should end in Aug-Sept 2013, but I'd like to find out exactly to be sure. How can I do this?

After breaking up with my former sponsorship partner/common-law wife, I eventually moved in with a new girl for a year, and we have just recently got married (well not yet, we will be getting married in a couple days in Korea). I'm here in Seoul right now to meet her family and ask for their blessings. I will be returning to Canada soon and we will start the sponsorship application.

I read that you can start a new sponsorship application after the three years undertaking is over. However since the timelines are so tight where I am applying for a new sponsor, I know it looks bad even though in my case its just how it happened. Thought we were in love...didn't get married because it didn't feel right, glad I didn't so i broke up. Now found the real girl for me, and we have decided to get married.

Please advise of anything I should know before starting an application. I'm not sure if I will use a company again or just do the sponsorship myself.

Thanks

 

[seoulcanada]

edit: I should note that I did not have much contact with my ex-commonlaw partner from June-September 2013. I am unsure if she has applied for government assistance in that time, though I doubt it. At one point when I emailed asking for some things back, she threatened to sue me for alimony because I had to support her (she was talking about the undertaking), but did not hear from her after that. I think she was just angry.

I do not have any children.

 

[little_apple]

My common-law partner got married in September 2008 to a Swiss girl and she got PR in 2009. She moved back to Switzerland in December 2010 after they broke up and in January 2012 they got divorced.

In April 2012 I moved in and we applied for common-law in April 2013. So between the time when she got her PR and the time he sponsored me was about 3.5 years. He got approved for sponsorship in May 2013.

You have to wait at least 3 years after your ex got PR. If you don't remember the time call CIC. Maybe they can tell you when she got her PR or where you can get this information.

Good luck.

 

[seoulcanada]

Yes I'm aware of the minimum period you have to wait before sponsoring someone again, thanks for your story though!

I'm just curious if the actual sponsor application reviewers will hold this against me (applying right after the 3 year deadline) or if its a matter of "if you pass, you pass" and will concentrate on the details of the application.

Anyone know? Or is this something that would be impossible to know?

 

[little_apple]

Like I wrote: My boyfriend got approved for sponsorship shortly after the 3 years. As long as you can prove that your new relationship is genuine there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[CdnandTrini]

Yes I'm aware of the minimum period you have to wait before sponsoring someone again, thanks for your story though!

I'm just curious if the actual sponsor application reviewers will hold this against me (applying right after the 3 year deadline) or if its a matter of "if you pass, you pass" and will concentrate on the details of the application.

Anyone know? Or is this something that would be impossible to know?

Hello seoulcanada, in my opinion I do not think it will be held against you as long as you provide the details to CIC. Some people think it is a red flag simply because the IO needs to scrutinize your file a bit more closely to ensure there is not some kind of marriage scam going on. From the info. you have provided above there have been differing circumstances and you need to ensure that you address this in your marital PR application. Put yourself in the position of an investigator looking at your file and you needing to present all of the facts and connecting the dots. It may be worth having a consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer to see if they can provide any insight. Things happen in life in all relationships and marriages, it is just with immigration that we have to document and explain. Congratulations on your impending nuptials and blessings for your marriage.

 

[truesmile]

You said it yourself in your original post, "I know it looks bad" . . .

Enough said!

 

[CdnandTrini]

You said it yourself in your original post, "I know it looks bad" . . .

Enough said!

lol....true @truesmile!!