US outland applicants' thread :)

[computergeek]

Hi everyone, I am sponsoring my common-law husband from the us. I have finally received my divorce certificate from my ex husband. It was a long battle but it is done now . Do I need to notify CIC? If so, can i just send a copy of it via e-mail to CPP-Ottawa? Thank you.

If you have a file number, send along a copy. Since you filed common-law, the fact you are married or divorced doesn't actually matter, so while they'll put it in the file it shouldn't make any difference to the disposition of your case.

 

[Line]

I do have a file number. I was approved for sponsorship november 8th and a file number was on the letter I received from Ottawa. Thanks for your advice. I will send them a copy.

 

[Line]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

 

[amikety]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

No, the USA allows for dual citizenship.

 

[IslandAnnie]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

He just needs to get Canadian citizenship...presto! automatic dual citizen

 

[Tashannon]

Should my husband apply for a TVR so he can visit while his PR papers are being processed? Or should he just wait it out?

 

[cempjwi]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

Receiving a COPR does not grant Canadian citizenship nor would it affect his current citizenship(s), even if the countries of citizenship didnt allow for additioanl citizenships.

You have to worry about that when filing for a foreign citizenship. Receiving a COPR is not the same as filing or obtaining additioanl citizenships.

In any case, the US does not bar anyone from obtaining additional citizenships so even if the holder of a Canadian COPR (and PR) applied for Canadian Citizenship, the applicant will not have to surrender the US citizenship once the Canadian citizenship is obtained.

 

[cempjwi]

Should my husband apply for a TVR so he can visit while his PR papers are being processed? Or should he just wait it out?

He can, but he will risk being denied. You see, he will have to declare his marital status and the citizenship of the spouse, plus he will be asked for the purpose of his visit in Canada. Applying to visit a spouse in Canada is a red flag even when the applicant is currently in the process of being sponsored as a PR by the canadian spouse. Chances are that a TRV denial may affect his PR application.

 

[computergeek]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

It's quite a challenge to get rid of US citizenship - you have to file an application, pay a fee and attend interviews to do so. It won't go away when he's granted PR.

 

[parker24]

When my husband gets his COPR, does that mean he is giving up his US citizenship? I hope not. He would like to eventually obtain dual citizenship. Does anyone know how that works? thanks.

My husband wishes it was that easy lol. He's not happy about how his country is being run and wants to denounce his citizenship when he gets Canadian Citizenship. That said, that's just how he feels NOW, we'll see when the time comes (I personally would rather he keep his citizenship and pass it on to our future children so that they have a choice of studying/living here or in the US).

 

[zajirima]

Pretty drastic step just because he doesn't like the way the country is run. Don't think he'll like Canada either then....LOL. One advantage though is simpler tax season -- if stays U.S. citizen, he'll have to file U.S. tax returns for life regardless of where he lives or how many nationalities he collects.

 

[computergeek]

My husband wishes it was that easy lol. He's not happy about how his country is being run and wants to denounce his citizenship when he gets Canadian Citizenship. That said, that's just how he feels NOW, we'll see when the time comes (I personally would rather he keep his citizenship and pass it on to our future children so that they have a choice of studying/living here or in the US).

Well, it seems lots of people feel that way these days. Those who think it should be illegal to own pea shooters and those who think it should be legal to own personal nuclear weapons, for example. It's a fine country.

http://renunciationguide.com/

 

[Canuck20]

Well, it seems lots of people feel that way these days. Those who think it should be illegal to own pea shooters and those who think it should be legal to own personal nuclear weapons, for example. It's a fine country.

LOL @ computergeek.....I love the way you simply stated how it is. I was an educator for 30 years and I cannot even fathom carrying a gun in the classroom which is what they are pushing for in the US. I keep saying that I am so glad I am a Canadian and I don't own a gun, I don't want a gun, I don't need a gun.

 

[parker24]

Pretty drastic step just because he doesn't like the way the country is run. Don't think he'll like Canada either then....LOL. One advantage though is simpler tax season -- if stays U.S. citizen, he'll have to file U.S. tax returns for life regardless of where he lives or how many nationalities he collects.

That's a side reason why he wants to give it up. He hates filing taxes and how confusing it is. I have an accountant here, so CDN taxes are taken care of. US taxes.. different story.

And CG, I HEAR YA! My husband has really no opinion. He thinks the whole thing is stupid. We both felt shock during Piers Morgan's show with that ranting and raving gun lover

 

[IvanP]

My husband wishes it was that easy lol. He's not happy about how his country is being run and wants to denounce his citizenship when he gets Canadian Citizenship. That said, that's just how he feels NOW, we'll see when the time comes (I personally would rather he keep his citizenship and pass it on to our future children so that they have a choice of studying/living here or in the US).

For studies, Canada is the clear winner unless someone else is paying for your studies in the US (and then it's a draw).