Sponsoring husband-living in US-seeking proof of definite move options.

[MarieAndre]

Hello! It is my understanding that I can sponsor my husband for canadian residency while we are still living in the US. I understand that we just need to provide proof of moving there as soon as he's accepted- such as a job already lined up, or purchased property.

My husband is an aerospace engineer with 10 years experience, but his resumes are currently not getting us anywhere with quebec's aerospace companies. I fear it may be because they see he's american and would rather not deal with migrating him- skipping over his resume. If only we can write on his resume, "Wait! I don't need you to sponsor me, I just need a signed letter/proof that I will work for you once my canadian wife sponsors me!"

Anyway it's not working. Here are my 2 ideas I am hoping to get everyone's feedback on.

1-Signing a lease to rent an apartment as proof that we are moving there? It's no mortgage, we don't have that much money saved. any money currently in my savings is going into my next idea:

2- I plan on opening a business in Quebec. I work in the spa industry and I have enough experience to open my own. That being said, can I start the first steps to owning a business (buying the appropriate QC business licenses) while still living in the US, and then using those as our proof that we are definitely moving to canada once were legally allowed?

I feel that if my husband can just get Quebec contact information on his resumes, employers will start to consider him.

Thank you all very much for your feedback!

 

[CDNPR2014]

hi,
CIC isn't expecting you to have concrete jobs or living arrangements before moving. they understand sometimes that is not doable. what CIC is looking for is a well written settlement plan that makes sense with proof of research done on areas/industries/schools/banks/real estate and/or letters of support from family/friends in canada who will be helping you while you get on your feet. there are many couples who have no issue getting approved from abroad with these things, so i wouldn't recommend stressing about getting things officially set up unless that is a natural part of your settlement. also, i would recommend not using specific dates in your explanation. it's better to use language such as "upon approval we...". That way, your plan isn't misinterpreted as being "not ready" to move.

Your husband does not need to have canadian experience on his resume for application purposes. his resume is not relavant to his application because this is spousal sponosrship, not a skilled worker application. i would not recommend playing around with having canadian work experience on anything, since i'm assuming he's never been legally allowed to work in canada. don't give them something to sniff out and complicate things. For application purposes, it does not matter what your husband does professionally or who he's worked for (assuming it's all been legal).

Keep in mind, your husband does not have the legal right to work in canada right now. yes, he can be looking for jobs and using a Canadian address, but until he is actually a PR, it will be quite difficult to secure employment. Until he is a PR, he will need to get a work permit to legally work in Canada, including any business you own in Canada. That will require obtaining a LMIA from CIC, which is expensive, time consuming and not guaranteed. Any company (including any company you start up in Canada) wishing to hire him as a foreign worker must be able to prove there are no canadians available for that job. Otherwise, he will be seen as working illegally, and that is a huge problem you don't want to go down...