After the CPC begins processing the application for permanent residence – You will not receive a refund. After CIC has a issued a visa, or your relative or family member has already become a permanent resident – You cannot withdraw your sponsorship; you are obliged to support your relative or family member. [...more]
Fro the time your sponsored family members or relatives become permanent residents of Canada, you must support: * your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for three years; * dependent children under age 22 for 10 years or until age 25, whichever comes first; * dependent children aged 22 or over for three years; and * other relatives for [...] [...more]
A conjugal partner is a person who has maintained a conjugal relationship with the sponsor for at least one year but has been unable to live with the sponsor due to immigration barriers. This refers to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. A conjugal relationship is more than a physical relationship. It is a mutually dependent relationship, [...] [...more]
A common-law partner is a person who has been living in a conjugal relationship with the sponsor for at least one year. This applies to both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. You and your common-law partner must prove that you have combined your affairs and set up your household together in one home. Evidence could include: * joint [...] [...more]
Canadian citizens or permanent residents may sponsor the following members of the family class living abroad: * a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner; * dependent children; * parents and grandparents; * children under age 18 whom the sponsor intends to adopt in Canada; * children of whom the sponsor is the guardian (where the province of destination will recognize [...] [...more]
A “certified copy” is a copy of a document or record signed and certified as a true copy by the officer who has custody of the original. Typically the officer in this case would be a licensed attorney or government official clerk. The “notary public” who would notarize a document is defined as: “A public officer whose [...] [...more]
Any diploma, degree or trade or apprenticeship credential issued on the completion of a program of study or training at an educational or training institution recognized by the authorities responsible for registering, accrediting, supervising and regulating such institutions in the country of issue will be recognized. [...more]
Yes. You must accumulate two years of physical presence in Canada in every five-year period otherwise you will lose your permanent resident status. [...more]
No, unfortunately you will be required to attend a personal interview in the United States. Thus, you should ensure you meet legal entry requirements for the United States. No immigration counsel (consultant nor lawyer) can intercede on your behalf should the US authorities refuse your admission. If you find it more convenient to have your interview [...] [...more]
No. As a permanent resident of Canada, you have the right to live anywhere in Canada, as stated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. [...more]
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