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Doug Donald
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 Posted - January 15 2009 : 21:37:27
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I'm Canadian, live in US, and am overwhelmed by the process of sponsoring my American wife so that we can both move to BC and be able to work as soon as possible. Could anyone offer recommendations as to whether to retain an immigration agent, sources which detail the process and will help me avoid stumbling blocks, etc?? Any input is sincerely appreciated!
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cdnwife
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Canada
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Posted - January 15 2009 : 22:44:11
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Doug ~ I know it can see really overwhelming at first, however once you start looking into it, gathering things, it does become easier.
First ~ are you a Canadian Citizen? If yes, then you have a few options.
A) Sponsor your wife and complete the Outland application process while you both reside in the US together
If you wish to return to Canada ASAP, then you can choose from the following:
B) You come to Canada, bring your wife and complete the inland application
C) You come to Canada, bring your wife and complete the outland application
D) You come to Canada, your wife stays in the US and complete an outland application
Key here if you decide to bring your wife to Canada and complete an Outland application ~ your wife is here as a visitor and to be admitted into the country, you will need to show that she has ties to the US and will be returning. There is the possibility of them denying her entry into the country, however there are many posts regarding this and what you need to show to get your spouse in.
You will want to start reading: www.cic.gc.ca. In terms of an immigration consultant ~ many go through this process without a consultant. Generally if your case is straight forward, if you can do things on your own. As you go through it all, post questions here and folks are happy to help out.
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Doug Donald
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USA
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Posted - January 16 2009 : 11:10:28
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| Thanks so much for helping me start this process. I will begin the application process immediately. Economic situation in US makes me want to accelerate my move back to Canada. I am a Canadian but have lived in the US since I was 5. With the outland application, once I sponsor my wife is she able to work in Canada prior to her being granted permanent residence if we move back before the permanent residence is granted? |
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feb7
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Canada
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Posted - January 16 2009 : 11:19:26
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With an outland application - no
Outland applications thru Buffalo typically take 3-9 months barring any issues
With an inland application she can apply for an open work permit, and once she has AIP (approval in principal) - she can work
Thing is - typically in the same (or less) amount of time is required with the outland application (barring complications) as is required with an inland application - once the outland application is finished - she's done - period
Usually with US applicants - an outland application is the way to go
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Originally posted by Doug Donald
Thanks so much for helping me start this process. I will begin the application process immediately. Economic situation in US makes me want to accelerate my move back to Canada. I am a Canadian but have lived in the US since I was 5. With the outland application, once I sponsor my wife is she able to work in Canada prior to her being granted permanent residence if we move back before the permanent residence is granted?
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dpenabill
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Posted - January 16 2009 : 15:27:09
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Ditto.
For emphasis: (based on reporting by others), for those filing inland, it often or even ordinarily takes as long to get AIP and an open work permit as it does to get a final approval for those who file for the outland process. This varies from individual case to case, but for cases in which there are no complications, particularly where there is strong evidence of the genuineness of the relationship and no admissibility issues, the outland process for Americans can be done in four to six months, while it can take that long, or nearly that long anyway, to get AIP and an OWP via the inland process, and then you still have to wait for the final approval and how long that takes seems to vary greatly but for some it is a long time, and in the meantime she would be advised against traveling out of Canada.
There are other reasons, for most people, that weigh in favor of the outland process.
Just a caveat: while the employment picture in Canada is better than the States at the moment, it is still in a relatively high unemployment and general economic downturn phase. I suggest trying hard to land a job before moving.
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Doug Donald
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Posted - January 16 2009 : 16:45:49
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| Thanks Very Much!! The outland approach shall be initiated. |
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