Hipster Contrarian

Firstly, hi to anybody who remembers me. I haven't posted for a long time now because I haven't been able to face this place. My relationship of well over a decade ended in the summer, which means that I'm going to have to cancel our Skilled Worker application, since we won't qualify any more.

I've done a search but it isn't clear: I've paid the application fee (but not the ROPR fee). is there any chance of me getting this back? (My application is still in the queue with about 16 months to go.) How could I go about doing this?

I've been putting this off for so long because I didn't want to admit it was happening, I'd better bite the bullet now.

Thanks to all the kind people who answered my seemingly endless questions during the application process. I really appreciate the time you took, and I'm sorry it was all for nothing in the end.

Best of luck to everybody still in the queue.

YYZlover

Whoa! Hod your horses. Slow down. So, how many points off are you?

Lets figure out collectively if there is a way around.

Hipster Contrarian

But the application I've submitted wouldn't be valid for one person, though, would it? I'd still have to withdraw and start again, I think?

deanjp32

where were you planning to go in Canada?

YYZlover

I think you need to learn to use the search function. I *have* seen posts from Andrew Miller on here about change of circumstance similar to yours where what is needed is to advice CIC that the application will not include spouse/partner and provide supporting documents to that fact.

Don't abandon hope until you have explored all options.

Hipster Contrarian

I did do a search, but it's hard to know what to look for. I searched under "withdraw", "break up", "partner" etc.

The other thing is that I'm just not sure I could afford it on my own. The breakup cost quite a lot.

Judy in Calgary

Hipster, I'm very sorry to hear your news.

Trying to be creative and find a search term that you might not have used, I did a search for "divorce" in the Canadian Immigration forum, and found:

relationship brake up during pnp process - oh, the joys of English spelling

I found other threads in which the word divorce appeared, but they were about other topics (getting permission from non-custodial parent to move kid to Canada and stuff like that).

However, that one thread that I found was helpful. It is short, but I feel it provides all the answers you need.

But, regardless of the technical immigration issues, I hear what you're saying about finances.

Sorry, I don't know what to say beyond this, but I'll give you a virtual shot in the arm by way of karma.

Judy in Calgary

About a refund of the application fee .......

This page of the CIC Website states:

Rob_999

Sorry to hear that. As others have posted, if you still want to emigrate don't give up quite yet. Good luck with whatever you decide

Kazphillips

Hey hipster, again i cannot offer any practical advise. Only my best wishes and hopes you find a way through...

Kaz x

G586

Sent karma.

If you can amend your application and leave it running, you will still have a long while to get back on your feet financially. It's taking ages even after they start processing and then you could land and stay in the UK awhile, as the 2 out of 5 year residence rule starts on landing.

It best to have the option as starting a new application in the future would take a very long time unless you are able to secure work due to the way the immigration processes are changing - read Andrew Miller's posts for an overview.

burton bunch

My Lord Hipster

My jaw did a drop when I saw your post - welcome back to the forum although it doesnt seem to be in the best of circumstances

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do.

Gaynor
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