Spousal sponsored visa

[patsp]

Hi. Writing as a concerned parent. My Son migrated to Canada last September sponsored by his partner of 4 years. She is a Canadian national and he is British and it was a spousal sponsorship.
He is employed now in a professional capacity but the relationship has broken down. Without apportioning any blame for the breakdown; although I could dish the dirt, there is concern the visa will be invalid or revoked because of the breakdown and he will have to return to the UK is this the case?

 

[Rob_TO]

It all depends on if he has "Condition 51" stated on his COPR document.

If it's not there, then his PR is unconditional so there is no danger of having it revoked.

If it is there, then his PR is conditional on his cohabiting with his sponsor for 2 years after landing. If they break up during this time, then yes there is a chance he could be investigated and have PR revoked.

 

[Ponga]

Hi. Writing as a concerned parent. My Son migrated to Canada last September sponsored by his partner of 4 years. She is a Canadian national and he is British and it was a spousal sponsorship.
He is employed now in a professional capacity but the relationship has broken down. Without apportioning any blame for the breakdown; although I could dish the dirt, there is concern the visa will be invalid or revoked because of the breakdown and he will have to return to the UK is this the case?

The only way that he could lose his PR, is if he has `Condition: 51' on his CoPR document. If he has this, it means that he and his sponsor/partner need to continue to live together for 2 years beyond the date that he landed.

 

[bigredmoose]

Hi. Writing as a concerned parent. My Son migrated to Canada last September sponsored by his partner of 4 years. She is a Canadian national and he is British and it was a spousal sponsorship.
He is employed now in a professional capacity but the relationship has broken down. Without apportioning any blame for the breakdown; although I could dish the dirt, there is concern the visa will be invalid or revoked because of the breakdown and he will have to return to the UK is this the case?

He probably has condition 51 on his COPR, unless they have children together. Condition 51 requires that they basically live as spouses for 2 years after landing. Should the CIC find out about the breakdown, they could revoke his permanent residency and force him to leave the country. The CIC has been known to do surprise visits to ensure this condition is being met, but it is rare. Of course, his wife could inform the CIC of the change. It is possible of course that the CIC, when informed, won't take action. There's no guarantees either way.