Spouse sponsorship

[The Robust]

Hi Guys,

What are the options of sponsoring a spouse for Canada other than Permanent residency?

 

[k.h.p.]

You can't sponsor them for anything other than permanent residency.

 

[The Robust]

there is no such thing as Temporary residency for Spouse?

You can't sponsor them for anything other than permanent residency.

 

[k.h.p.]

No. In fact, spouses will generally be denied temporary residency because they have a spouse in Canada and they would be at risk of overstaying.

(Why would you want your spouse to only temporarily visit you?)

 

[Jets13]

there is no such thing as Temporary residency for Spouse?

only other thing is a visitor visa just like anyone else. In that case you wouldn't "sponsor" but instead invite. like KHP said though chances can be slim as they might think spouse would want to stay. unless your plan is to leave Canada and you can prove that hence you don't want to apply permanent?

 

[The Robust]

well, I have seen some very bad experiences my friends had they sponsored their spouse they came here they got into a fight and called cops police came and kicked my friend out of his own house it took him 10 years to save $100K for down payment and now he is living on the road and his wife will take 50% of this its a long story

No. In fact, spouses will generally be denied temporary residency because they have a spouse in Canada and they would be at risk of overstaying.

(Why would you want your spouse to only temporarily visit you?)

 

[canuck_in_uk]

well, I have seen some very bad experiences my friends had they sponsored their spouse they came here they got into a fight and called cops police came and kicked my friend out of his own house it took him 10 years to save $100K for down payment and now he is living on the road and his wife will take 50% of this its a long story

So choose your spouse better than your friend did. He must have a really bad lawyer if he is losing 50%.

 

[The Robust]

when your spouse files for a divorce she takes your 50% wealth as well no Lawyer in the world can save you

So choose your spouse better than your friend did. He must have a really bad lawyer if he is losing 50%.

 

[k.h.p.]

when your spouse files for a divorce she takes your 50% wealth as well no Lawyer in the world can save you

You can have prenuptial agreements or settlements that avoid this, and a good lawyer will tell you how to do so.

 

[canuck78]

when your spouse files for a divorce she takes your 50% wealth as well no Lawyer in the world can save you

This isn’t correct. It is likely in a case where wealth has been accumulated only throughout the marriage but not if someone is married for a few years.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

when your spouse files for a divorce she takes your 50% wealth as well no Lawyer in the world can save you

Incorrect. Again, your friend needs a better lawyer.