Sponsoring my Korean wife for permanent residency

[Korea2Canada]

It's located downtown in Korea Village.

 

[bartjones]

Yes, it states "date of marriage". I am going with the date on the marriage certificate. And I'll have a copy of the marriage certificate included for them. I will also write the ceremony date next to the official marriage date. I think no matter which date they will have the marriage certificate to see anyway.

Yes. Cross reference that date to the date you see on the "Marriage Relation Certificate" you get from the gu office. If i recall correctly, that document will show the date too. I can't imagine it will make much of a difference. If the VO is confused, they should be able to figure it out from the docs you're submitting.

 

[costaudjoe]

Arirang Oriental Food Store

1324 10 Avenue SW
Suite 30
Calgary, AB T3C

(403) 228-0980

Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 8 pm

Sun 9:30 am - 7 pm

When I went there about 5 years ago it was like walking into a supermarket here.

Good to know for my next trip visiting family. Montreal has three supermarkets that I am know of.

Thanks!

 

[Korea2Canada]

For anyone with dependants who already have Canadian Citizenship. This will help you with IMM0008DEP & IMM008

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t103567.0.html

The word "dependants" appears to be used loosely in both guides and forms. On the two above listed forms, when it states: list your dependant(s) here it really means list your dependants who are not already Canadian Citizens here.

The main sponsor and main principal applicant forms (the longer ones) use the word dependant in general. That's where you would list dependants who already have Canadian Citizenship.

 

[Korea2Canada]

Using N/A


There are a few IMM Forms that we do not have to complete (i.e. use of a representative). Should I put N/A on every line or just N/A on top?

Some area (number only) will not accept N/A....for those just write in pen after printing?

It's been a busy day on this end but managed to type and validate 70% of our forms in one sitting.

 

[Rob_TO]

Using N/A


There are a few IMM Forms that we do not have to complete (i.e. use of a representative). Should I put N/A on every line or just N/A on top?

Some area (number only) will not accept N/A....for those just write in pen after printing?

It's been a busy day on this end but managed to type and validate 70% of our forms in one sitting.

If you don't require an entire form (like use of representative), than just don't include it at all in your application. You can write "N/A" on the checklist.

 

[Rob_TO]

I have read that all the notorized forms have to be recent copies, I believe it said that they have to be no more than 15 days old, is this correct?

I don't remember reading anything in the CIC guide, that notarized copies or translations have to be done within a certain time. It it doesn't state it specifically, you don't need to worry about it.

Where are you guys landing? We are going to Alberta (most likely Calgary). I've been to Calgary, they have a Korean supermarket there in a Korean plaza (Korean restaurants, doctors, etc).

We're living in Toronto. 2 Korea-town areas, and tons of K-grocery stores, resturants and businesses! Movie theater down the street from me always has the latest Korean movies also lol.

Usually people "land" where their family or friends already are, right? Going to Alberta is always a safe choice if its possible, as you can get healthcare immediately, and i've read they will also provide healthcare to spouses or citizens even if they're not PR yet.

 

[costaudjoe]

I don't remember reading anything in the CIC guide, that notarized copies or translations have to be done within a certain time. It it doesn't state it specifically, you don't need to worry about it.

We're living in Toronto. 2 Korea-town areas, and tons of K-grocery stores, resturants and businesses! Movie theater down the street from me always has the latest Korean movies also lol.

Usually people "land" where their family or friends already are, right? Going to Alberta is always a safe choice if its possible, as you can get healthcare immediately, and i've read they will also provide healthcare to spouses or citizens even if they're not PR yet.

We are landing in Montreal. It is the same as Ontario. No coverage for 3 months. Not really sure of the reasoning...

 

[Rob_TO]

We are landing in Montreal. It is the same as Ontario. No coverage for 3 months. Not really sure of the reasoning...

Note also that's 3-months AFTER getting PR status. Alberta people have said their spouses just here on visitor visas have gotten healthcare.The reasoning is very simply... money! Ontario, Quebec and other provinces want to save money on healthcare expenses so this is just one way to do that. The 3 month rule applies to new PRs, as well as to Canadian citizens who have lived outside Canada for a long time.

Alberta also doesn't have a provincial sales tax, while in Quebec you're paying 10%!

 

[costaudjoe]

Note also that's 3-months AFTER getting PR status. Alberta people have said their spouses just here on visitor visas have gotten healthcare.The reasoning is very simply... money! Ontario, Quebec and other provinces want to save money on healthcare expenses so this is just one way to do that. The 3 month rule applies to new PRs, as well as to Canadian citizens who have lived outside Canada for a long time.

Alberta also doesn't have a provincial sales tax, while in Quebec you're paying 10%!

Probably more because it is 9.975% but it is also on the GST. A tax on a tax. Isn't Quebec fantastic?

 

[Korea2Canada]

My family live in what I would call paradise, however, I would have to hunt and gather to survive there haha. So, we are going to Alberta since anyone can go there and support a family. It will also provide more opportunities for my wife as well both education and career wise.

 

[Korea2Canada]

It was just recently that I learned of the instant healthcard upon landing in Alberta...that alone says alot compared to other provinces and is a bonus to know.

 

[bartjones]

We're living in Toronto. 2 Korea-town areas, and tons of K-grocery stores, resturants and businesses!

I didn't know there were two. I know the one around Bloor and Bathurst. Where is the other one?

 

[CanNZ]

I don't remember reading anything in the CIC guide, that notarized copies or translations have to be done within a certain time. It it doesn't state it specifically, you don't need to worry about it.

I did some more checking it says that the family register (hojok deungon) has to be no more than 15 days old? I am reading this in a slightly old immigration booklet though, so maybe the rule has changed regarding this???

 

[Rob_TO]

I didn't know there were two. I know the one around Bloor and Bathurst. Where is the other one?

Yonge and Finch. Basically all along Yonge starting at Sheppard and going up beyond Steeles, you can find any type of Korean place you could possibly want.