Category: Spousal Sponsorship
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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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Video: True North Strong and Free: Jonathan Mpunge
From the time he arrived in Moncton, New Brunswick, Jonathan Mpunge felt at home and welcomed. The former refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo explains how the people of Moncton made him feel at ease and why he is now a proud Canadian.
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Is a Spousal Interview routine for Immigration?
One of the frequent questions that I am asked is whether an interview is necessary for all sponsorship applications involving immigration applications concerning marriages or common law relationships. The answer is – no. Generally interviews are not conducted on spousal sponsorship interviews so long as enough documentation is provided that shows a real and on-going…
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Video: True North Strong and Free: Guy Gérard Chabe Ngako
Guy Gerard Chabe Ngako says the biggest decision he has ever made was his decision to come to Canada. The Saskatchewan-based teacher, originally from Cameroon, explains why he is now a proud Canadian.
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How to Check on your Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Application
If you have applied for permanent residence based on spousal sponsorship, you may wish to know how to check on the progress of the file . Normally, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sends out an acknowledgement letter or sponsorship approval letter within 90 days of an application being submitted, however, this has been occurring…
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Video: True North Strong and Free: Tahina Rabezanahary
She always dreamed of visiting Canada. Eventually, she came as an international student. Hear from Tahina Rabezanahary and why the day she became a Canadian citizen was the proudest of her life.
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Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Process – Two Avenues
Considering Canadian spousal or common law sponsorship? There are two methods under which an application for sponsorship and permanent residence can be made. The Immigration department provides an inside and outside of Canada process. Which process is applicable to you and your partner will depend on whether the foreign national needs a visa for Canada…