Spousal Visa
Jun 12th 2020, 3:13 pm
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Spousal Visa
I’m looking for some advice
I was born in the U.K. but have Canadian citizenship via my dad and grandparents. My family are looking at moving to Canada - either the Toronto area or Calgary
What is the best way to get my wife into Canada? Should I apply for a spouse sponsorship while we are in the U.K.? Or can we move to Canada and apply when we are there? I’ve tried asking IRCC but don’t get answers.
Applying when we are in the U.K. might be easier but it would mean putting life on hold for a year or so
I was born in the U.K. but have Canadian citizenship via my dad and grandparents. My family are looking at moving to Canada - either the Toronto area or Calgary
What is the best way to get my wife into Canada? Should I apply for a spouse sponsorship while we are in the U.K.? Or can we move to Canada and apply when we are there? I’ve tried asking IRCC but don’t get answers.
Applying when we are in the U.K. might be easier but it would mean putting life on hold for a year or so
Jun 12th 2020, 3:18 pm
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Re: Spousal Visa
When are you planning on wanting to move to Canada? I suggest by looking at the Wiki and/or reading this link
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spous...sorship-Canada
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spous...sorship-Canada
Jun 12th 2020, 3:21 pm
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Re: Spousal Visa
I’m looking for some advice
I was born in the U.K. but have Canadian citizenship via my dad and grandparents. My family are looking at moving to Canada - either the Toronto area or Calgary
What is the best way to get my wife into Canada? Should I apply for a spouse sponsorship while we are in the U.K.? Or can we move to Canada and apply when we are there? I’ve tried asking IRCC but don’t get answers.
Applying when we are in the U.K. might be easier but it would mean putting life on hold for a year or so
I was born in the U.K. but have Canadian citizenship via my dad and grandparents. My family are looking at moving to Canada - either the Toronto area or Calgary
What is the best way to get my wife into Canada? Should I apply for a spouse sponsorship while we are in the U.K.? Or can we move to Canada and apply when we are there? I’ve tried asking IRCC but don’t get answers.
Applying when we are in the U.K. might be easier but it would mean putting life on hold for a year or so
When you say 'my family', do you mean your wife and children? If so, are your children citizens too and if so, do you already have their Canadian passports?
You'll need to sponsor your wife for PR. But there is something called 'dual intent', which would allow you both to move once you have received your sponsor approval - you'd just need to note that your wife would then only be a visitor in Canada until she did get PR, i.e. couldn't work, wouldn't be eligible for healthcare or a driving licence etc.
Have a read of the Wiki articles about spousal sponsorship, they are incredibly comprehensive and will give you lots of info on the process, there is also a section on dual intent that you can read too.
Best of luck.
Jun 12th 2020, 3:22 pm
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Re: Spousal Visa
We were looking at moving this summer before Covid happened but it’s now as soon as we can after we are allowed
Jun 12th 2020, 3:23 pm
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Re: Spousal Visa
Hi, and welcome to BE.
When you say 'my family', do you mean your wife and children? If so, are your children citizens too and if so, do you already have their Canadian passports?
You'll need to sponsor your wife for PR. But there is something called 'dual intent', which would allow you both to move once you have received your sponsor approval - you'd just need to note that your wife would then only be a visitor in Canada until she did get PR, i.e. couldn't work, wouldn't be eligible for healthcare or a driving licence etc.
Have a read of the Wiki articles about spousal sponsorship, they are incredibly comprehensive and will give you lots of info on the process, there is also a section on dual intent that you can read too.
Best of luck.
When you say 'my family', do you mean your wife and children? If so, are your children citizens too and if so, do you already have their Canadian passports?
You'll need to sponsor your wife for PR. But there is something called 'dual intent', which would allow you both to move once you have received your sponsor approval - you'd just need to note that your wife would then only be a visitor in Canada until she did get PR, i.e. couldn't work, wouldn't be eligible for healthcare or a driving licence etc.
Have a read of the Wiki articles about spousal sponsorship, they are incredibly comprehensive and will give you lots of info on the process, there is also a section on dual intent that you can read too.
Best of luck.
Jun 12th 2020, 3:38 pm
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Re: Spousal Visa
You (and your kids if they qualify for citizenship) must have a valid Canadian passport to travel to Canada
Have a good read of the wiki.
Last edited by Hurlabrick; Jun 12th 2020 at 3:49 pm.
