Hi all,
I am a Canadian citizen and I just arrived in Canada two months ago (I got accepted into a PhD program with a full-time job and salary) after living in Serbia for the past 15 years. My boyfriend lives in Serbia, and we thought it would be best if he applied for a TRV once I arrive here, get married in Canada and apply for a spousal PR in-land. The only reason we didn't get married in Serbia an apply for a PR out-land firsthand is because of the long processing times (18 months)! We just want to be together, and this seemed like the best option.
Well- wrong! So we made a big mistake, he recently applied for a TRV to visit me as my common-law partner and was refused. We stated that we want to spend some time together and visit tourist attractions for two and a half months after which he would return to work. The main issue was of course- ties to country of residence and Canada.
Now, as we see it, our next option is for him to apply for a TRV, but under different circumstances. This time we thought it might be the best idea for him to apply for a TRV and a study permit, but only for 4 months. Yes, I know that a study permit is not necessary for under 6 months, but might be beneficial. He works as a strength and conditioning coach in Serbia, has a full-time job and sufficient finances (and papers to document all that). He would apply for a TRV and study permit in order to undergo a fast-track fitness program that is preparatory for the National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) Certification, in order to register and pass the exam. He would attach the acceptance letter from the program as part of the application (and the institution is on the CIC designated institutions list). As this certification is not available in Serbia, and no preparatory courses in Europe for NSCA in general, so it seems like it justifies coming to Canada to get certified. He would state when he needs to be back at work, and since this certification is accepted anywhere in the world, that it would enable him to get a salary raise.
We wouldn't mention ties to me at all this time.
Any advice? Suggestions? Do you think this would be a good idea?
I called an immigration lawyer the other day here in Vancouver, and he mentioned that it would be tough. But, I know it's not impossible, and I've seem a lot of inspirational threads on this forum.
If this doesn't work I'll have to come to Serbia for us to get married and then apply for PR out-land and wait a year and a half just to be together. Cry And I don't get much time off work for vacation unfortunately...
We would really appreciate all the help we can get!
Thank you!!!
I am a Canadian citizen and I just arrived in Canada two months ago (I got accepted into a PhD program with a full-time job and salary) after living in Serbia for the past 15 years. My boyfriend lives in Serbia, and we thought it would be best if he applied for a TRV once I arrive here, get married in Canada and apply for a spousal PR in-land. The only reason we didn't get married in Serbia an apply for a PR out-land firsthand is because of the long processing times (18 months)! We just want to be together, and this seemed like the best option.
Well- wrong! So we made a big mistake, he recently applied for a TRV to visit me as my common-law partner and was refused. We stated that we want to spend some time together and visit tourist attractions for two and a half months after which he would return to work. The main issue was of course- ties to country of residence and Canada.
Now, as we see it, our next option is for him to apply for a TRV, but under different circumstances. This time we thought it might be the best idea for him to apply for a TRV and a study permit, but only for 4 months. Yes, I know that a study permit is not necessary for under 6 months, but might be beneficial. He works as a strength and conditioning coach in Serbia, has a full-time job and sufficient finances (and papers to document all that). He would apply for a TRV and study permit in order to undergo a fast-track fitness program that is preparatory for the National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) Certification, in order to register and pass the exam. He would attach the acceptance letter from the program as part of the application (and the institution is on the CIC designated institutions list). As this certification is not available in Serbia, and no preparatory courses in Europe for NSCA in general, so it seems like it justifies coming to Canada to get certified. He would state when he needs to be back at work, and since this certification is accepted anywhere in the world, that it would enable him to get a salary raise.
We wouldn't mention ties to me at all this time.
Any advice? Suggestions? Do you think this would be a good idea?
I called an immigration lawyer the other day here in Vancouver, and he mentioned that it would be tough. But, I know it's not impossible, and I've seem a lot of inspirational threads on this forum.
If this doesn't work I'll have to come to Serbia for us to get married and then apply for PR out-land and wait a year and a half just to be together. Cry And I don't get much time off work for vacation unfortunately...
We would really appreciate all the help we can get!
Thank you!!!
