what should i do with my documents

[vanwilder]

hello folks,

please give me some suggestions what should i do. I have all the documents ready to file the sponsorship application for my wife but i dont have a job yet. I have been looking for job since I landed but no job yet (its been 2 months).
In the meantime is it okay to submit my sponsorship application without a job?

I have checked CIC website and it doesn't say one need to have a job to sponsor spouse and a sponsoring person should not be in social assistance. I am not in any kind of social assistance. but I am afraid if i submit my application being unemployed it might delay my file.

I called CIC to confirm they say dont need to have a job. i have written in previous thread some suggest its better to have job and apply. I am confused and time is running out as all docs are getting old. has anyone gone thru similar situation. pls advice. appreciate it.

 

[parker24]

You don't NEED a job to apply. You NEED Option C though (or an explanation as to why you don't have it, but you don't really have a reason not to have that). I would go ahead and apply. Explain that you are unemployed and currently searching for a job. That's all you can really do, it's not a good idea to keep holding the documents and having them get old in your hands IMO.

 

[vanwilder]

thank you so much my friend. what is option C ? where should i get that.

yes its not good idea to hold documents. now I have already expired my wife FBI report but i am gonna send the docs and apply for new fbi report.

I will just write a note that I am applying for jobs and confident that I get one soon.

I see that right now CIC is working on files from feb 7th. by the time they open my file. I would have a JOB. how do i communicate CIC about change in employment situation. is there a way to do that if things changes in between

 

[Fencesitter]

You don't NEED a job to apply. You NEED Option C though (or an explanation as to why you don't have it, but you don't really have a reason not to have that).

If the OP has only been in Canada for a couple of months, why would he/she have an Option C? Not providing an Option C is perfectly acceptable as long as you can explain why. The best reason would be that you have been a non-resident for tax purposes (for a number of years), or you have never worked in Canada.

You don't "NEED" the Option C....

FS

 

[vanwilder]

If the OP has only been in Canada for a couple of months, why would he/she have an Option C? Not providing an Option C is perfectly acceptable as long as you can explain why. The best reason would be that you have been a non-resident for tax purposes (for a number of years), or you have never worked in Canada.

You don't "NEED" the Option C....

FS

Thanks a lot man. I appreciate it. yes I dont have canada tax paper. but i am planning to sedn my usa tax return which shows joint return married filing together.

 

[Fencesitter]

No problem. Just remember that on the document checklist, it clearly states that if you are not providing the Option C, submit an explanation...that means that it is not 100% required...in fact, I interpret that to mean that it will not cause a rejection, so long as you have submitted a reasonable explanation (i.e. non-resident for tax purposes). You could also submit other forms of evidence such as a job offer in Canada or something similar.

Keep in mind that CIC wants the Option C for the most recent tax year...not from years ago...as that would be useless for CICs purposes. I have my Option C, but it's from 1997...The CRA agent told me it's useless for CIC...and CIC confirmed that it wouldn't be relevant...I have been a non-resident for tax purposes since 2001 and therefore haven't filed Canadian tax returns. CRA is aware of this and it's in their system...no problem at all! I have provided other evidence and I am 100% certain this will satisfy CIC...

Don't worry at all about the Option C. So many applicants have been approved without it, and also remember there is no minimum income requirement.

FS

 

[pelipeli]

hi, when I submitted the application I did not have a job too, I have been in Canada for 4 days when I submitted it, so no Option C too.
What I did is explain that I just arrived in Canada and is currently searching for a suitable job, and that I will be staying with my cousin in Canada free board and lodging. I sent evidences of job searching like emails I sent to companies, replies from companies requesting for interview or acknowledging that they received my job application. I also sent letters from my parents and from my in laws saying that they will support us financially for the meantime that I am looking for work if necessary ,and letter from my cousin and his wife with whom I am staying with stating they will provide me with board and lodging free of charge until such time I can afford a place of my own.

We are now in the final stages of processing as my husband just received his PPR yesterday and sent his PP a few minutes ago to our VO.

 

[parker24]

My apologies, I thought OP had been in Canada for several years. Like I said, an explanation as to why you are not including option C goes in it's place.

 

[vanwilder]

No problem. Just remember that on the document checklist, it clearly states that if you are not providing the Option C, submit an explanation...that means that it is not 100% required...in fact, I interpret that to mean that it will not cause a rejection, so long as you have submitted a reasonable explanation (i.e. non-resident for tax purposes). You could also submit other forms of evidence such as a job offer in Canada or something similar.

Keep in mind that CIC wants the Option C for the most recent tax year...not from years ago...as that would be useless for CICs purposes. I have my Option C, but it's from 1997...The CRA agent told me it's useless for CIC...and CIC confirmed that it wouldn't be relevant...I have been a non-resident for tax purposes since 2001 and therefore haven't filed Canadian tax returns. CRA is aware of this and it's in their system...no problem at all! I have provided other evidence and I am 100% certain this will satisfy CIC...

Don't worry at all about the Option C. So many applicants have been approved without it, and also remember there is no minimum income requirement.

FS

Thanks a lot my friend

 

[vanwilder]

hi, when I submitted the application I did not have a job too, I have been in Canada for 4 days when I submitted it, so no Option C too.
What I did is explain that I just arrived in Canada and is currently searching for a suitable job, and that I will be staying with my cousin in Canada free board and lodging. I sent evidences of job searching like emails I sent to companies, replies from companies requesting for interview or acknowledging that they received my job application. I also sent letters from my parents and from my in laws saying that they will support us financially for the meantime that I am looking for work if necessary ,and letter from my cousin and his wife with whom I am staying with stating they will provide me with board and lodging free of charge until such time I can afford a place of my own.

We are now in the final stages of processing as my husband just received his PPR yesterday and sent his PP a few minutes ago to our VO.

Thanks a lot . Your information is very very helpful.