Category: Spousal Sponsorship
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Can I stay in Canada if I have a criminal record?
Occasionally, applicants wishing to be sponsored have had criminal convictions, but have come into Canada undetected by the border authorities. They may either have lived with a Canadian common law partner or even be married and are now considering a permanent application. The criminal conviction must be dealt with first, by what is called a…
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Changes to the Spousal/Common law Sponsorship program – January 31, 2017
Starting January 31, 2017, the Immigration Department has initiated changes to make spousal sponsorships more expeditious, faster and streamlined. As Operational Bulletin 633 indicates the objective is to “ facilitate faster processing and improve the client experience”. In general, the summary of changes to the application process include: 1. Simplified and streamlined guides, kits and…
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Infographic: How IRCC is reducing processing times for Spousal Sponsorship
December 2015 2 application kits, separate for in-Canada and overseas 180 pages of guides different for overseas and in-Canada, and for sponsors and applicants 14 guides and checklists 3 separate relationship questionnaires and 1 sponsorship evaluation form Upfront medical exams and police certificates Processing times: up to 26 months (for 80% of cases) New improved…
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Spousal Interview Questions – Inside Canada Application
Clients who file inside Canada spousal applications will receive a letter from Immigration just prior to the foreign national spouse being granted permanent status. At this interview, the foreign national spouse is given the confirmation of permanent residence. Immigration asks the foreign national and the sponsoring spouse to come for a scheduled permanent residence interview…
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