Spousal Sponsorship- withdraw application?

[Mariana67]

Hello,

I am wondering if someone can help me out here.
I sponsored my husband about 6 months ago, no decsion has yet been reached. I am seriously rethinking our relationship and I am wondering if its possible to pause the application? The situation is that I am currently not sure of the future and do not want to be a sponsor if we are to divorce. I really do not want him to know about this because we live together and it will be very difficult for me if he finds out about my decision. How would he be notified if I choose to pause or cancel the sponsorship? If I withdraw will I be able to re-apply without problems if things are to change?

Thanks for any help
Mari

 

[Danny4450]

Hello,

I am wondering if someone can help me out here.
I sponsored my husband about 6 months ago, no decsion has yet been reached. I am seriously rethinking our relationship and I am wondering if its possible to pause the application? The situation is that I am currently not sure of the future and do not want to be a sponsor if we are to divorce. I really do not want him to know about this because we live together and it will be very difficult for me if he finds out about my decision. How would he be notified if I choose to pause or cancel the sponsorship? If I withdraw will I be able to re-apply without problems if things are to change?

Thanks for any help
Mari

Hi Mariana,

As far as I know, you can't pause the sponsorship process. If you are unsure of your future with your husband, then the best way is to withdraw the application. You can give the reasoning as you are re-thinking the sponsorship due to an unstable relationship. Also mention the possiblity that you might re-apply in future if you can sortout the issues etc.

 

[Mariana67]

Hi Mariana,

As far as I know, you can't pause the sponsorship process. If you are unsure of your future with your husband, then the best way is to withdraw the application. You can give the reasoning as you are re-thinking the sponsorship due to an unstable relationship. Also mention the possiblity that you might re-apply in future if you can sortout the issues etc.

Hello Danny,

Thank you for the response. Will my husband know that I withdrew or will he just receive a rejection notice? Will he be deported right away? I wish there was a way to put this on hold without destroying everything completely with the person

 

[scylla]

Hello Danny,

Thank you for the response. Will my husband know that I withdrew or will he just receive a rejection notice? Will he be deported right away? I wish there was a way to put this on hold without destroying everything completely with the person

He will be notified that the application has been canceled (not refused - canceled). What's his status in Canada right now? Is he on implied status as a result of the inland sponsorship application being submitted? If so, then I believe he will be given 30 days to leave. Hopefully someone else can confirm.

 

[Mariana67]

He will be notified that the application has been canceled (not refused - canceled). What's his status in Canada right now? Is he on implied status as a result of the inland sponsorship application being submitted? If so, then I believe he will be given 30 days to leave. Hopefully someone else can confirm.

As far as I know he is currently in risk of being temporarly deported while the application is in process. Cancelled meaning he will be certain that I withdrew the application? I know that this will destroy the relationship most likely, especially if he is deported as well. He is from Cuba & I have no way of living there while we sort things out. Its very frustrating because either way I go it could be a mistake.

 

[scylla]

Cancelled means that someone told CIC to stop processing the application. That someone can only be your or him.

Good luck. You obviously have a tough decision ahead of you.

 

[Danny4450]

Hello Danny,

Thank you for the response. Will my husband know that I withdrew or will he just receive a rejection notice? Will he be deported right away? I wish there was a way to put this on hold without destroying everything completely with the person

Hi Mariana,

As scylla pointed out that it will be cancelled meaning that someone told CIC to stop it and the person would be assumed as "you". But you have to be strong enough to make a decision that is good for you in the long run whether to continue to sponsorship application or cancel it.

 

[Mariana67]

Hi Mariana,

As scylla pointed out that it will be cancelled meaning that someone told CIC to stop it and the person would be assumed as "you". But you have to be strong enough to make a decision that is good for you in the long run whether to continue to sponsorship application or cancel it.

Thanks for the tips.

The situation is that we have got to the point that we considered taking a break/see other people. Though Im not sure that I want to divorce as I am very much against divorce & it will upset my family in a big way. Thats the only thing thats holding me back. How can I continue with the sponsorship under such curcumstances? Im doubting that he will even be approved, though Im almost hoping he isnt.

 

[Sweden]

Thanks for the tips.

The situation is that we have got to the point that we considered taking a break/see other people. Though Im not sure that I want to divorce as I am very much against divorce & it will upset my family in a big way. Thats the only thing thats holding me back. How can I continue with the sponsorship under such curcumstances? Im doubting that he will even be approved, though Im almost hoping he isnt.

If you're hoping that he won't be approved, and you're considering seeing other people and taking a break - cancel the sponsorship!! if he gets his visa, you will be responsible for him for 3 years, no matter what happens!! financially, it can be a burden... if he gets his PR and lands in Canada, and you separate, and he goes on welfare, you will have to repay EVERYTHING back to the government... if you don't want to get a divorce officially because it will upset your family etc, then don't - but don't sponsor somebody if you're not 100% sure that you want to be with this person, because apart from the usual "responsibility" for each other that comes with being a couple, in the case of PR sponsorship, you are legally responsible for his expenses etc for 3 years. It will be hard on your couple for sure if you cancel the sponsorship, but if you're already asking yourself the question, the situation has probably gotten quite bad.

Plus - if you start seeing somebody else and do not cancel the sponsorship, you are actually committing mis-representation - because you can only sponsor somebody if you are in a committed, exclusive, relationship - that's what you sign for when you sponsor someone...if that's not the case anymore and you're considering seeing other people and taking a break - cancel the sponsorship.

Not an easy decision for sure, but think about the consequences of maintaining it...
Sweden

 

[Mariana67]

Yes you are right Sweden. Thanks to everyone who answered, I believe I sort of already knew the right answer. I will send them a letter tomorrow morning, though it will be absolute hell living together for the next little while. I wish he didnt have to know, at least right away though I understand that its not fair to him. I also considered that if we're to have an interview I would have to flat out lie about our relationship (otherwise whats even the point of going If we admit to be pretty much apart) and then I'd get myself into a legal issue. Besides like you said I do not want to be responsible for him, especially considering that he had not shown himself to be very hard worker.

 

[tarekahf]

Regarding spousal sponsorship. I'd like to know if the Immigration Department sent you a letter requesting place the visa on the passport, and provided 30 days to do so. This is part of the email:

"The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if applicable, your permanent residence visa."


I have the following question:

If the visa is not yet placed on the passport, can you withdraw the sponsorship application? Any obligations if the application is withdrawn?

Thanks

 

[scylla]

Regarding spousal sponsorship. I'd like to know if the Immigration Department sent you a letter requesting place the visa on the passport, and provided 30 days to do so. This is part of the email:

"The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if applicable, your permanent residence visa."


I have the following question:

If the visa is not yet placed on the passport, can you withdraw the sponsorship application? Any obligations if the application is withdrawn?

Thanks

Yes - you can still withdraw. I would notify CIC/IRCC as soon as possible if you want to withdraw.