Spousal sponsorship

[sunnydelight]

why send another application? sent out documents which weren't sent at first time. that's it.

because from what other people have told me on this forum, incomplete app will be returned to me and obviously it will cost delay. I don't have a client number yet. so there's risk of losing the additional documents. I sent my application December 22, 2012. It was really a careless move on our part to be sending the apps incomplete.

 

[Ms Malawi]

Appendix C is no longer used, but they still give you an IMM1017 (although I think the format is different) and the Bulletin still refers to the applicant being given an IMM1017. My husband and son had theirs done (11/15/12) since the changes to the medical system and the Dr. gave them the IMM1017 copies and it it still instructs this in the guide (although the references to Appendix C have been removed). Cut and paste below is from the guide.

Medical fees

You are responsible for paying all costs related to the medical examination.

Note: You will need to include proof (Copy 1 of the Medical Report: Client Biodata and Summary [IMM 1017], provided by the
panel physician) that you completed the medical examination.

Hi Annie,

Does this just apply to applications sent after November 1 or medicals completed after November 1?

 

[Paulo T]

The procedure changed November 1, 2012.

The doctor should be able to provide you with the new identifier that the e-medical system issues to you, but Appendix C is now obsolete.

There's no requirement she change her name (in fact, it is prohibited in Quebec). She should declare to CRA that she is now married or she will get hit with a big tax bill. But that won't make any difference to CIC - they cannot access her CRA records without her permission. That's why she has to obtain the Option C printout to send along with the application.

Thanks computergeek and IslandAnnie both for the answers, i printed some of that new medical forms and went there today, apparently they not using the new e-Medical thing, and still they have no ideia even being on Canada Immigration papers that i receive a form back, funny even one ignorant of them said that the web-page was wrong....but still they had to talk to the doctor...so have to wait again till monday for more news, and wont leave there without it i hope, if they don't give, well have no option then send something explain why im not sending, and send the receipt instead...dunno...

 

[IslandAnnie]

Hi Annie,

Does this just apply to applications sent after November 1 or medicals completed after November 1?

I don't know for sure, but I believe it is for medicals completed after Nov 1/12.

 

[Ms Malawi]

I don't know for sure, but I believe it is for medicals completed after Nov 1/12.

Thats what I was thinking. But with CIC I am learning its better to ask!

Thanks!

 

[Yaak]

Regarding the Immigrant Medical Exam (IME), can an applicant generally expect it to be nothing more than a single visit to a designated physician who generates a report for the CIC, or are there medical factors that can result in a more drawn out process? Even with the Excessive Demand Exemption for spousal applicants, would presentation at the exam with a history of cancer, major depressive illness, or other complex chronic disease result in a need from CIC for additional exams, testing, or reporting? If so, would it be recommended to bring one's electronic medical records, including radiographs, to the IME? I will need to schedule my own IME in the coming months. Thanks,

 

[nazafarin]

because from what other people have told me on this forum, incomplete app will be returned to me and obviously it will cost delay. I don't have a client number yet. so there's risk of losing the additional documents. I sent my application December 22, 2012. It was really a careless move on our part to be sending the apps incomplete.

I applied as a skilled worker 2 years ago and right now I applied for my husband ;D I have a good enough experience for immigration ;D ;D
I know in-completed application for skilled worker would return to applicant but for sponsorship is rare. For example I knew somebody who didn't sent Medical for his wife under Family Class and we know medical is an important document which should be included in application. and what did CIC do? they emailed him to send his wife's medical
returning family class applications is rare unless u had not sent strong documents for sponsoring.

 

[lunas]

I'm sorry I posted this in the US thread but I am looking for ideas. I got married in March (2012) and we filed our application outland. So I take care of my own finances just like my husband in Canada. Since we have different nationalities (American and Canadian), can I file my US taxes as single or do I have to say I'm married? I would appreciate it if you can share your ideas.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

I'm sorry I posted this in the US thread but I am looking for ideas. I got married in March (2012) and we filed our application outland. So I take care of my own finances just like my husband in Canada. Since we have different nationalities (American and Canadian), can I file my US taxes as single or do I have to say I'm married? I would appreciate it if you can share your ideas.

I think you have to disclose that you are married.

 

[Kev1n]

I think you have to disclose that you are married.

haha, your still married evan though your living in the US.

 

[parker24]

I'm sorry I posted this in the US thread but I am looking for ideas. I got married in March (2012) and we filed our application outland. So I take care of my own finances just like my husband in Canada. Since we have different nationalities (American and Canadian), can I file my US taxes as single or do I have to say I'm married? I would appreciate it if you can share your ideas.

Luna, pm me, I'll send you a link to something your husband will need. My internet is being dumb so once it stops being dumb, I'll send you that link from the IRS

 

[computergeek]

I'm sorry I posted this in the US thread but I am looking for ideas. I got married in March (2012) and we filed our application outland. So I take care of my own finances just like my husband in Canada. Since we have different nationalities (American and Canadian), can I file my US taxes as single or do I have to say I'm married? I would appreciate it if you can share your ideas.

Unless your marriage is not recognized by the US, you would file as "married filing separately".

 

[GIRL29]

Hi All,

Hubby finally got COPR! So with the B4 form, he doesn't have much in his hometown, so we just use the B4 form right? We don't need the B4A form?

hi parker

Congratulations and thank u for ur help b4

God blessed

 

[leni]

you can read the first page of this thread for the advantages of inland and outland, and see what is best for you.
You can apply outland even if you are in Canada.
If you apply inland, you will have implied status as soon as you send your application, so no need to worry about extending your visa. BUT - you can not leave Canada for any reason during the whole time ( currently 6 months first stage + 8 months second stage) otherwise your application will be deemed abandoned if you're refused entry at the border.

If you apply outland, you will have to extend your visitor visa ( online extension, do it before the current visa expires, and include proofs that you have applied for PR).

About getting into the country - it's always up to the border officer. I got in with no return ticket, and a PR application already started, and have explained that I was coming to wait out my PR, and it wasn't a problem. I had proofs of funds ( because no return ticket), and proofs of PR application started. But - there is no guarantee... it's best to be honest about your intention at the border. If you're married and decide to file outland, you can do it as soon as you have your marriage certificate, and have the proofs that you have applied when you enter Canada (the fee receipt, or the post tracking number to send your package to Mississauga).

Good luck with the decision,
Sweden

Thank you Sweden! What if the boarder officer refused me (just trying to plan for the worst)? Do I only have the option for outland application?

 

[tuyen]

So far, we are more falling into inland app which we will send our app when we go back to Canada in mid-Feb but my question is when I go back with him, I will be under visitor status to go through the immigration. Would they let me get through if I don't have a return ticket

That's a VERY bad idea. The chances of you being allowed into the country as a visitor with a one-way ticket are very slim.

The best way to do it is to get into Canada as any normal visitor (showing that you have a plan to return home), and then AFTER you are already in the country, you can file your inland sponsorship papers.

What if the boarder officer refused me (just trying to plan for the worst)? Do I only have the option for outland application?

Well, yes...because you can't file an inland application if you're not IN the country. And also, you really don't want to have a refused entry into Canada on your record, because that will definitely not help with your spousal application.