Spousal Visa - but working

[rugbyflash]

Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me. I am currently living in Seoul, South Korea with my husband (from Morocco). We are currently starting the application for his PR. He is on a Spousal Visa in Korea (not able to work) while i am working as a Professor at a University. He has been working for a few months (under the table). Should we be honest on the application about his work? We don't know what to do!?!?!??! Please help?!?!?!

 

[Baloo]

Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me. I am currently living in Seoul, South Korea with my husband (from Morocco). We are currently starting the application for his PR. He is on a Spousal Visa in Korea (not able to work) while i am working as a Professor at a University. He has been working for a few months (under the table). Should we be honest on the application about his work? We don't know what to do!?!?!??! Please help?!?!?!

If you are not honest, it is misrepresentation - tell the truth.

 

[Raymasood]

well there is no need to tell cuz that work doesn't have any recode ...if you show..that is illegal work can create problems.... so just say work with friend as a part time job...and that is he doing right now...

 

[Baloo]

First, "working under the table" (no matter what country) is not allowed, and it is a dumb thing to do; Second, adding another lie is a stupid approach.
IMO the person chose the path, so they need to deal with the consequences.
Aside of the risks, I have to wonder why someone does this, it can come back to bite them? There are people on the forum who have been blackmailed because of attempts to cheat the system, it is a big can of worms.
Cheating the system (working under the table" certainly doesn't convince me that the person is likely to obey Canadian rules.
And to be direct, if someone does not abide by the rules then Canada does not need them. Immigration is a privilege not a right.

[/Rant]

Be aware of the penalties (from the CIC web site):

If you submit false documents or information, your application will be refused.
You will also face serious consequences. Depending on the situation, these may include:

No entry into Canada for at least two years
A permanent record of fraud in CIC’s database
Having your permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship revoked
Being charged with a crime or removal from Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/protection/fraud/document.asp

 

[Raymasood]

he is on spouse visa so i don't know he can work or not in Korea ...maybe Korean law doesn't allow to work on that visa

then no one can work "under the table" there..they are developed countries every thing comes with your id number...so i am sure if he is working it must be with some friend or part time job...i think they don't have to say like that he is working "under the table"...just tell them he is working and where he is working...and nature of working...

tell true but use the right words....

 

[canadianwoman]

Working with a friend and working at a part-time job would both be illegal in South Korea without a work visa. A spousal visa does not allow him to work there, in any type of job. Still, working 'under the table' is very common in South Korea. What is he doing - teaching English at a hogwan?

My advice is to not admit it. It is illegal work, so the visa officer might start saying that since he is not following the immigration rules in one country, maybe he is not or will not follow them in Canada. In fact, I have seen this type of reasoning in immigration appeal cases.
If you don't admit it, though, it will be misrepresentation, so make sure you can hide it. The VO will want to know what he is doing and will ask at the interview, so have something prepared.

 

[Baloo]

Better still, stop working illegally.

 

[Love_Young]

First, "working under the table" (no matter what country) is not allowed, and it is a dumb thing to do; Second, adding another lie is a stupid approach.
IMO the person chose the path, so they need to deal with the consequences.
Aside of the risks, I have to wonder why someone does this, it can come back to bite them? There are people on the forum who have been blackmailed because of attempts to cheat the system, it is a big can of worms.
Cheating the system (working under the table" certainly doesn't convince me that the person is likely to obey Canadian rules.
And to be direct, if someone does not abide by the rules then Canada does not need them. Immigration is a privilege not a right.

I just want to say based my own experience I can understand that when you apply and the time is taking a long time that you may feel the pressure to work "under the table" but don't fall for the temptation. Like for example I can't believe how many citizens where I live actually tell me to work "under the table". I think that is disrespectful. It seems I respect their countries laws more than they do. I know I wouldn't encourage an immigrant to work "under the table" in my country. It is never a good thing to do. You want to give immigration the impression that you are trustworthy and showing that you have done illegal things already isn't a good way to start. I have been living in Canada for 2 years and can understand the financial strains but if I can wait this long, so can many other people. The extra bit of money isn't worth the expense of losing a chance to live with your loved one. I wouldn't ever do it as it would eat my conscience alive for one and also I respect this country and I want Canada to be able to trust in me. All in all, I know this isn't helpful but I just wanted to say that please no one fall for this temptation even it is hard, you can always find a way and make it. As Baloo said, "Immigration is a privilege, not a right!"

 

[Baloo]

I just want to say based my own experience I can understand that when you apply and the time is taking a long time that you may feel the pressure to work "under the table" but don't fall for the temptation. Like for example I can't believe how many citizens where I live actually tell me to work "under the table". I think that is disrespectful. It seems I respect their countries laws more than they do. I know I wouldn't encourage an immigrant to work "under the table" in my country. It is never a good thing to do. You want to give immigration the impression that you are trustworthy and showing that you have done illegal things already isn't a good way to start. I have been living in Canada for 2 years and can understand the financial strains but if I can wait this long, so can many other people. The extra bit of money isn't worth the expense of losing a chance to live with your loved one. I wouldn't ever do it as it would eat my conscience alive for one and also I respect this country and I want Canada to be able to trust in me. All in all, I know this isn't helpful but I just wanted to say that please no one fall for this temptation even it is hard, you can always find a way and make it. As Baloo said, "Immigration is a privilege, not a right!"

100%

The problem does not go away if you get PR, if the misrepresentation is discovered at a later time - it would not be good.
Who wants to keep looking over their shoulder worrying about that.

 

[rjessome]

Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me. I am currently living in Seoul, South Korea with my husband (from Morocco). We are currently starting the application for his PR. He is on a Spousal Visa in Korea (not able to work) while i am working as a Professor at a University. He has been working for a few months (under the table). Should we be honest on the application about his work? We don't know what to do!?!?!??! Please help?!?!?!

Don't stress about it. Tell the truth. It will NOT affect the outcome of the spousal application AT ALL.