10/21/2017
Topic:
First Interview Questions (length and $$$)
proudcanuck
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Dear Board,
Thanks for helping me out here - my wife has just received her CoPR, and I am a Canadian Citizen. We've found some information on the interview questions they ask when you arrive and i have a few questions:
1) Proof of Funds - how much funding is required? Some websites say you need to bring loads of documents over (like average balance from 6 months of bank statements) and some don't - can someone clarify?
2) Length - we are only spending 5 days there to see family and then return until we come back to Canada in 2018 (we didn't plan on getting the PR so quickly). Is this going to be okay?
Thank you! |
10/23/2017
Topic:
First Interview Questions (length and $$$)
proudcanuck
|
Thanks PMM,
I am sponsoring her - so no proof of funds are necessary? I will have an address for the PR card to be sent to.
My next question then is:
how do you screw up the interview?
What are any common mistakes, if any?
PMM wrote:
Hi
proudcanuck wrote:
Dear Board,
Thanks for helping me out here - my wife has just received her CoPR, and I am a Canadian Citizen. We've found some information on the interview questions they ask when you arrive and i have a few questions:
1) Proof of Funds - how much funding is required? Some websites say you need to bring loads of documents over (like average balance from 6 months of bank statements) and some don't - can someone clarify?
2) Length - we are only spending 5 days there to see family and then return until we come back to Canada in 2018 (we didn't plan on getting the PR so quickly). Is this going to be okay?
Thank you!
1. Sounds as if you were sponsoring her, so no proof of funds required.
2. Yes, it is fine, but you will need a Canadian address for her PR card to be sent to . |
12/14/2017
Topic:
Travelling with a Canadian Spouse - PR Question
proudcanuck
|
Hi Settlement.Org,
What a great website!
I am Canadian. My wife (British) has just received her Canadian Permanent Residency but we have had to come back to the UK, as both of our jobs in the UK have not yet expired. It will also take her some time to study for and finish the Canadian nursing exams so we can both find work in Canada.
We know that you have by physically present in Canada for 2 years every 5 years, but because 'we are outside of Canada for an extended amount of time, and travelling with a Canadian spouse' than we can accumulate residency days.
Does this mean, as we left Canada together, that every day we spend in the UK counts as 'residency days'?
Thank you for your help in the matter.
Best wishes,
Proud Canuck |
12/16/2017
Topic:
Travelling with a Canadian Spouse - PR Question
proudcanuck
|
Thanks PMM,
You seem to be really helpful on this forum! Are you a moderator?
1. As of now, do I need to let the Canadian Government know that we are abroad?
2. In the future, when we go to renew the PR, how will we be required to prove we are together (for example, our job contracts in the same city, bank statements, flight out together from Canada, etc.).
Best wishes,
Proud Canuck
PMM wrote:
Hi
proudcanuck wrote:
Hi Settlement.Org,
What a great website!
I am Canadian. My wife (British) has just received her Canadian Permanent Residency but we have had to come back to the UK, as both of our jobs in the UK have not yet expired. It will also take her some time to study for and finish the Canadian nursing exams so we can both find work in Canada.
We know that you have by physically present in Canada for 2 years every 5 years, but because 'we are outside of Canada for an extended amount of time, and travelling with a Canadian spouse' than we can accumulate residency days.
Does this mean, as we left Canada together, that every day we spend in the UK counts as 'residency days'?
Thank you for your help in the matter.
Best wishes,
Proud Canuck
1. Yes, a PR spouse accompanying his/her spouse abroad, maintains their PR status. Note the time doesn't count towards citizenship. |
12/22/2017
Topic:
Travelling with a Canadian Spouse - PR Question
proudcanuck
|
Hello!
Just wondering if anyone is out there who can help with my follow up questions (see above for thread)!
1. As of now, do I need to let the Canadian Government know that we are abroad?
2. In the future, when we go to renew the PR, how will we be required to prove we are together (for example, our job contracts in the same city, bank statements, flight out together from Canada, etc.).
Best wishes,
Proud Canuck |
1/3/2018
Topic:
Travelling With A Canadian Spouse - PR Question
proudcanuck
|
Hi Helpful People,
My PR (spouse) is accompanying me abroad for an unknown length of time:
1. As of now, do I need to let the Canadian Government know that we are abroad?
2. In the future, when we go to renew the PR, how will we be required to prove we are together (for example, our job contracts in the same city, bank statements, flight out together from Canada, etc.).
Thank for your help!
Proud Canuck |
1/10/2018
Topic:
Travelling With A Canadian Spouse - PR Question
proudcanuck
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Dear Anna,
Thank you! This is incredibly useful, helpful and really encouraging to know that this forum (and you!) exist.
Best wishes,
Proud Canuck |
9/22/2018
Topic:
Divorcing and PR Card Status
proudcanuck
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Hi Settlement,
Unfortunately, my wife and I are divorcing, and I (Canadian) have sponsored her (British) and she has a Canadian Permanent Residency card as of right now.
Who do I notify to let them know of the current status and what will they do?
Thanks for the assistance,
Proudcanuck |
12/4/2018
Topic:
Divorcing Someone I Sponsored
proudcanuck
|
Hi Settlement.Org,
I am divorcing a person that I sponsored. She never came to Canada after receiving her Permanent Residence Card. I have her card. I have read this page, but it is not applicable to my situation. I understand I am responsible for her financially if she enters Canada.
A few questions:
a) Who do I have to tell to inform them of our marriage status change?
I also read that there is a rule in which you cannot sponsor another person for 5 years, if they have entered Canada. My sponsored person never entered Canada except prior to receiving her PR card.
b) Do I have to wait 5 years before sponsoring someone else? Is that 5 years from time of application or from receipt of PR Card?
Thank you in advance and happy December!
Ravi |
12/5/2018
Topic:
Divorcing Someone I Sponsored
proudcanuck
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Hey PMM,
Even if she never entered Canada? And where do you see "3 years"?
Can you send a link showing this. I only see 5 years.
Thank you,
Ravi
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PMM wrote:
Hi
proudcanuck wrote:
Hi Settlement.Org,
I am divorcing a person that I sponsored. She never came to Canada after receiving her Permanent Residence Card. I have her card. I have read this page, but it is not applicable to my situation. I understand I am responsible for her financially if she enters Canada.
A few questions:
a) Who do I have to tell to inform them of our marriage status change?
I also read that there is a rule in which you cannot sponsor another person for 5 years, if they have entered Canada. My sponsored person never entered Canada except prior to receiving her PR card.
b) Do I have to wait 5 years before sponsoring someone else? Is that 5 years from time of application or from receipt of PR Card?
Thank you in advance and happy December!
Ravi
1. If you sponsored spouse was issued a PR card, then she "landed". So you can't sponsor another spouse for 3 years after her date of "landing" |
1/3/2020
Topic:
Sponsorship of Another Spouse
proudcanuck
|
Dear Settlement.org,
I have previously sponsored a spouse, and we are now divorced. My ex-spouse never went to Canada, despite receiving a PR.
Is it the rule that it is a minimum of 3 years before I can sponsor someone else, if I choose to?
Thank you,
Proud Canuck |