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Ice Tea
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 Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:16 am Post subject: want to make wife permanant resident from Korea (Canada) |
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| Ok so I recently got married to a Korean. I'm a Canadian. I want to make her a permanent resident from here so we can move to Canada. Who has done this? What's involved? It says I have to prove I'm going to move to Canada, but how does one do that realistically when one's wife isn't even a damn resident yet? Flood me with tips people. And I say thank you in advance. |
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frankly speaking
Joined: 23 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:36 am Post subject: |
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I don't see how she can become a permanent resident of Canada if she isn't in Canada. I think that the process is that she will need to get a visa and after you both live in Canada together, she then can apply for residence.
Congratulations on getting married. Good luck. |
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Captain Corea
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Location: Seoul
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sineface
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: C'est magnifique
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| Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I just did this for the US, so things are probably a wee bit different for Canada, but the process is likely to be similiar. What she'll get is an immigrant visa first, which she can apply for here at the embassy. Certainly in regards to the states, it makes the process much MUCH faster to apply outside the country than once in it. Part of the application shows that you intend to move back, and that you will be able to support her. If it's approved she'll get an immigrant visa, her permanent resident status. The actual green card is delivered once the visa is stamped at port of entry, and then sent to your home of record. After a certain amount of years, she can then apply for citizenship. Don't quote me on it for Canada, I'm just assuming it can't be too crazy different from the states. Good luck. |
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Captain Corea
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| Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's a tad different.
In Canada, you apply for Permanent Resident status and if accepted you have to go to Canada to pick up you PR Card within one year of your medical check-up. To maintain permanent residency, you have to live in Canada for 2 out of 5 years.
I just sent off my wife's application last Monday - the website says it takes about 6 months to process. |
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sineface
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
I think it's a tad different.
In Canada, you apply for Permanent Resident status and if accepted you have to go to Canada to pick up you PR Card within one year of your medical check-up. To maintain permanent residency, you have to live in Canada for 2 out of 5 years.
I just sent off my wife's application last Monday - the website says it takes about 6 months to process. |
That's all the same with the US, I believe. You can apply for the PR either inside or outside the country, but you cannot receive your PR card (green card) unless you are in the country. Canada might be more lax about the length of time you're allowed out of the country though, whilst on a green card, I'm not sure. |
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gojulie
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:02 am Post subject: |
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In my previous life I was an immigration consultant.
You have 2 options, you can apply for Permanent Residency inland (while living in Canada) or abroad (while living somewhere else).
Since you are probably living in Korea, you eed to apply with the Canadian Consulate in Seoul. Go to www.cic.gc.ca for all of the forms and things you need to know.
You need to prove a few things:
1. That you are a Canadian citizen
2. That you are legally married
3. That this is a bona-fide relationship (you have to submit cards, letters, e-mails, pictures..etc)
4. That you can support your wife once you move to Canada for a minimum of 3 years if need be.
5. That once the application is approved, you both have the intention of taking up residence in Canada.
It takes a few years to process, but you can delay most of the processing mid-way if you are not ready to move (like by taking a few months to reply to requests for information).
Good luck! |
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Stones1962
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:07 am Post subject: |
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You want to make her a permanent resident from Korea?????
No, you want to make her a permanent resident of Canada.
Are you a teacher? |
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sineface
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:47 am Post subject: |
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| gojulie wrote: |
In my previous life I was an immigration consultant.
You have 2 options, you can apply for Permanent Residency inland (while living in Canada) or abroad (while living somewhere else).
Since you are probably living in Korea, you eed to apply with the Canadian Consulate in Seoul. Go to www.cic.gc.ca for all of the forms and things you need to know.
You need to prove a few things:
1. That you are a Canadian citizen
2. That you are legally married
3. That this is a bona-fide relationship (you have to submit cards, letters, e-mails, pictures..etc)
4. That you can support your wife once you move to Canada for a minimum of 3 years if need be.
5. That once the application is approved, you both have the intention of taking up residence in Canada.
It takes a few years to process, but you can delay most of the processing mid-way if you are not ready to move (like by taking a few months to reply to requests for information).
Good luck! |
gojulie, oh how I wish we could have been friends this last year  Lets just say google and have a very intimate relationship these days. I wanted to ask about #3 though. I had assumed this would have been the case when we had our 'are you really married' interview, but the questions started with how did you meet, and ended with how long have you been married. That was it. Is it some sort of urban myth that they'll ask for photos and dates and family histories, or do people really still do this???!! |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:38 am Post subject: |
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| gojulie wrote: |
In my previous life I was an immigration consultant.
You have 2 options, you can apply for Permanent Residency inland (while living in Canada) or abroad (while living somewhere else).
Since you are probably living in Korea, you eed to apply with the Canadian Consulate in Seoul. Go to www.cic.gc.ca for all of the forms and things you need to know.
You need to prove a few things:
1. That you are a Canadian citizen
2. That you are legally married
3. That this is a bona-fide relationship (you have to submit cards, letters, e-mails, pictures..etc)
4. That you can support your wife once you move to Canada for a minimum of 3 years if need be.
5. That once the application is approved, you both have the intention of taking up residence in Canada.
It takes a few years to process, but you can delay most of the processing mid-way if you are not ready to move (like by taking a few months to reply to requests for information).
Good luck! |
I believe you're wrong on number four. As far as I know, there are no financial requirements for sponsoring a spouse. |
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theatrelily
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:53 am Post subject: |
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I believe you're wrong on number four. As far as I know, there are no financial requirements for sponsoring a spouse. |
Not so. My sister is currently trying to sponsor her husband. The immigration lawyer that my parents hired for her said that the biggest problem they face is the fact that she may not be able to support her husband since she just had their twins. |
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Captain Corea
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:02 am Post subject: |
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| gojulie wrote: |
In my previous life I was an immigration consultant.
You have 2 options, you can apply for Permanent Residency inland (while living in Canada) or abroad (while living somewhere else).
Since you are probably living in Korea, you eed to apply with the Canadian Consulate in Seoul. Go to www.cic.gc.ca for all of the forms and things you need to know.
You need to prove a few things:
1. That you are a Canadian citizen
2. That you are legally married
3. That this is a bona-fide relationship (you have to submit cards, letters, e-mails, pictures..etc)
4. That you can support your wife once you move to Canada for a minimum of 3 years if need be.
5. That once the application is approved, you both have the intention of taking up residence in Canada.
It takes a few years to process, but you can delay most of the processing mid-way if you are not ready to move (like by taking a few months to reply to requests for information).
Good luck! |
1=yes\
2=yes
3=yes
4=no. There is NO income test for spousal immigrations. You ARE however legally responsible for her financially (if she goes on welfare you have to repay it).
5=yes.
The process takes about 6 months (NOT YEARS) for a spousal applicant (out of country). In country applications are not prioritized and can take years to complete. |
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sineface
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:05 am Post subject: |
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| Captain Corea wrote: |
http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/korea-coree/visas/sponsor-parrainer-eng.asp#4
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| You do not need to meet a minimum income in order to sponsor a spouse/partner or dependent child; however, you and your spouse do need to demonstrate that you will be able to support yourselves once in Canada. |
a little on both points it seems |
This is one of the biggest requirements, for any immigrant going to any country permanently. Immigration wants to make damn sure your sponsor can figure out a way to support you, so that the government won't have to. There really is no 'minimum income', just that if you fall below the set minimum amount, you have to show that you have co sponsors (parents, for example) that will contribute. If you fall below the set minimum, and you've got no other way to make that up, then your application will be denied. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:02 am Post subject: |
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| sineface wrote: |
| Captain Corea wrote: |
http://www.international.gc.ca/missions/korea-coree/visas/sponsor-parrainer-eng.asp#4
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| You do not need to meet a minimum income in order to sponsor a spouse/partner or dependent child; however, you and your spouse do need to demonstrate that you will be able to support yourselves once in Canada. |
a little on both points it seems |
This is one of the biggest requirements, for any immigrant going to any country permanently. Immigration wants to make damn sure your sponsor can figure out a way to support you, so that the government won't have to. There really is no 'minimum income', just that if you fall below the set minimum amount, you have to show that you have co sponsors (parents, for example) that will contribute. If you fall below the set minimum, and you've got no other way to make that up, then your application will be denied. |
I have no income in Canada and have not for nearly a decade, and I just sent off my application for sponsorship - if I get it, it blows your theory out of the water.
if I don't get it... well, I'll be too stressed to post here to tell ya about it.  |
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