Author: David Aujla
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New Spousal Sponsorship Application Wait Times (Flow Charts)
The measures announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada on June 13, 2016 to reduce the backlog of Spousal Sponsorship applications will have a substantial impact on the wait times at various stages of the Spousal Sponsorship application process. As such, we have updated our flow charts detailing the process for Spousal Sponsorship applications from…
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Video: Newcomers to Canada segment 1: Introduction
English Video https://youtube.com/watch?v=SOlt-GoxMuI French Video
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Is a Spousal Interview Routine in Canada?
Spousal interviews are not mandatory. In all of the applications I have filed, virtually all are approved without an interview. The essential question for the immigration officer is whether the common law relationship or marriage is bona fide. As I indicate to all my clients, they must look at their supporting documents and applications from…
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Spousal Sponsorship Canada Update – Government Addresses Spousal Backlog & Wait Times
In a news release on June 13, 2016 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that the Government of Canada will be granting permanent residence to more partners, spouses, and dependant children of Canadian citizens and permanent residents in 2016 than previously planned. This is part of a greater effort to significantly reduce the backlog of…
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Are Visa Officers Prejudiced?
Clients often complain that their fiancés or spouses have been denied visitor visas to come to Canada. Most often this rejection occurs when a Canadian has developed a relationship with a foreign national and would like the opportunity of having that person come to Canada to gain an appreciation of Canada geographically, appreciate the Canadian’s…
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What is the Perfect Letter of Support?
Whether an application is for a common-law, conjugal or marriage, letters of support are required to supplement other documents to support a bona fide relationship. Although letters are not necessarily required for those who are married, including the such letters does add credibility and merit to the application. The comments made are for the benefit…
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