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I have a few question regarding marrying an international student thats in Alberta.
I've read CIC's website ([url=http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-who.asp#sponsoring]Sponsoring your family: Spouses and dependent children[/url]) and i think i do qualify the Sponsor part.
Im a Canadian citizen, full time job with ability of sponsoring both of us.
He is an International student studying in canada from HongKong and his student visa expires around July,10 (although we think that he will get a renew one by then)
We are planning to marry around June, and starting to apply the PR for him by that time.
question 1) Do you think this is suspicious that CIC will reject our application?
question 2) I just need to go to CanadaPlace (Edmonton) to file all of these application right?
question 3) So there will be at least 12-18months process time... is there anyway that he can apply a temporary working visa to work part time in the mean time?
*Student working visa is not an option
If you apply to sponsor your spouse as a PR from within Canada, CIC will ask you to provide as much documentation as possible that the relationship is genuine and not one of convenience. This can include things like pictures, trips taken together, family gatherings attended, etc. Provide as much information as possible to indicate that your relationship is genuine.
You also need to ensure that your spouse maintains a legal status in Canada while awaiting the PR decision, so be sure to apply for visa extensions well in advance.
The sponsorship and application forms require some items which may take some time to gather such as foreign country criminal record searchs, so take this into account when making your application. Be sure to fully complete all required forms and provide all requested documents before submitting your applications; incomplete applications will be returned unprocessed and you'll have to start from scratch.
I'm not sure about your reference to CanadaPlace, but why not simply mail the completed application to the clearence center in Vegreville, Alberta?
With regard to your potential spouse being able to work, your best bet is to contact CIC by telephone and ask receive an official answer. The toll-free number is available on the CIC web site on the Contact Us page.
An immigration lawyer is a godsend in this situation.
He may be denied a new student visa because you are pursuing a marriage visa. Seriously at least get a consult, this is something that you shouldn't leave to internet opinions it can get really ugly!
An immigration lawyer is a godsend in this situation.
He may be denied a new student visa because you are pursuing a marriage visa. Seriously at least get a consult, this is something that you shouldn't leave to internet opinions it can get really ugly!
Your question #3.. please speak to a lawyer!!
Very good point.........considering Canada doesn't require a "marriage visa"
The good folks at Citizenship and Immigration Canada are more than willing to provide straight answers for all types of scenarios.......they actually believe their job is to help folks navigate through the immigration process.
Ok.. A Spouse visa. Canada Spouse Visa and Canadian Conjugal Partner Visas
I agree that Immigration Canada can be really helpful, but if you apply for that and you're in Canada on another type of visa ie: student things can get tricky.
12 years ago my ex fiance came seeking a visa based on him being my fiance, we later learned that he would have been eligible easily under specialized trades agreements but because we had applied under him being my fiance he was no longer able to apply to work under those trade agreements.
Things got so mixed up that by the time we got an immigration lawyer involved it was to the point where we could choose to marry right away or he would be deported. I'm not saying that this would happen every time but it can happen. We knew at the time another couple who had been waiting two years to be together because of fine-print in the system that they made bad choices of.
Hi i am a Canadian citizen and my boyfriend is here on a work permit for another 2 years... we are planning on getting married next month... Once he gets married to me , what will be his status? still an international person with work permit or something else?
i want him to go back to school as well.. how does that work? will he be an international student or local student?
I'd advise people with immigration issues to pay a visit to your local Canada Service Center. Very helpful people who can help,give advice and initiate a variety of procedures Eg= https://www.google.ca/search?site=&s...k1.I4-QCAWqHKc
An immigration lawyer is a godsend in this situation.
He may be denied a new student visa because you are pursuing a marriage visa. Seriously at least get a consult, this is something that you shouldn't leave to internet opinions it can get really ugly!
Your question #3.. please speak to a lawyer!!
You don't need an immigration lawyer. Read the application form. Provide everything they ask for with all the proof. If you are both educated and provide enough proof of a valid relationship then it should not be a huge issue. Things that slow this process down is missing information. The lawyer cares about getting paid and will not spend endless time doing this right. I have done this and the person was approved and in Canada in around 6 months. If you read, write and can follow directions you do not need a lawyer. If the request gets declined then get a lawyer.
I'd advise people with immigration issues to pay a visit to your local Canada Service Center. Very helpful people who can help,give advice and initiate a variety of procedures Eg= https://www.google.ca/search?site=&s...k1.I4-QCAWqHKc
This is a great free source of information. No need to pay for services you can get for free.
He is an International student studying in canada from HongKong and his student visa expires around July,10 (although we think that he will get a renew one by then)
We are planning to marry around June, and starting to apply the PR for him by that time.
question 1) Do you think this is suspicious that CIC will reject our application?
question 2) I just need to go to CanadaPlace (Edmonton) to file all of these application right?
question 3) So there will be at least 12-18months process time... is there anyway that he can apply a temporary working visa to work part time in the mean time?
*Student working visa is not an option
thats so far question for me for now...!
THANKS VERY MUCH..!
Are you in love?
If he ditches you after getting his paperwork, is it 3, 5 years ?? that you are financially responsible for him?
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