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naz007 · #1 09-22-2005, 03:01 PM

Hello,

I recently got married in the Dominican and would like to bring my husband to reside with me in Toronto,Canada. Unlike many others we have a genuine relationship. I just got married in July and was wanting to know if its best to wait before applying for his PR. Is it very difficult? Any advice would be great.

Thanks
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Shelley · #2 09-22-2005, 03:42 PM

If you're already married, start the paperwork as soon as possible. I'm not sure why you would hesitate. Get it going and if you decide to both live in the DR in the future at least his Canadian residency will be settled. Most people seem to have their paperwork processed rather quickly (4-6 months). But, there are times, like mine, where you run into delays and next thing you know, you're going on 9 months and counting. If you wait to apply, and then there are delays for whatever reason, you could be needlessly adding considerable time to the processing. It's not difficult at all. Just check out www.cic.gc.ca and it tells you everything you need and has all the forms you need to fill out. Just make sure you read everything carefully. Anything missed can add months onto the processing time.

planner · #3 09-22-2005, 03:45 PM

Welcome to DR1. Search the archives first before going any further. There is a lot of information on this already posted!

Once you are finished come back and ask us specific questions. Just be ready for the fall out!

ricktoronto · #4 09-22-2005, 09:11 PM

Get a lawyer who specializes solely in immigration matters (not the so called consultants who charge as much), get the paperwork in order - his passport and police clearance and it could be as little as 6 months.

You don't even have to meet LICO anymore for sponsorship. Though I suspect they appreciate a reasonalbe ability to survive.

PM me and I can give you a name of someone very competent (inToronto) who knows the right people and methodology.

naz007 · #5 09-22-2005, 11:18 PM

Thank you all for replying so quickly.

My husband has already sent me his police clearance,medical and photocopies of his passport. I'm just afraid of sending it to CIC now because they aren't going to believe this is genuine relationship, I got married on July 29th, too soon?
I'm not sure what exactly you mean by "fall out"? I'm fully aware of all the discourses tourism. After all the act of tourism is a neo-colonial practice. But hey, love has no boundries. Thank you so much. I will keep in touch!!

planner · #6 09-23-2005, 09:54 AM

By fallout I was referring to comments in this thread. We hear of all kinds of relationships, sponsorships etc etc. Many are not "real", many are full of huge problems and many are disasters.

That being said, some are real and we are not here to judge you or anyone else. But we will call it like we see it!

Also, make sure you keep copies of absolutely everything. Document each conversation you have with government clerks etc. When you file, send photos, send more information then they ask for. Make sure you have a complete package. Keep courier forms etc to prove when you sent information or documents in.

Good luck, keep us updated on your progress.

ricktoronto · #7 09-23-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by naz007

Thank you all for replying so quickly.

My husband has already sent me his police clearance,medical and photocopies of his passport. I'm just afraid of sending it to CIC now because they aren't going to believe this is genuine relationship, I got married on July 29th, too soon?

The time from meeting him (e.g. let's assume not July 28th at 10 p.m.) to marriage is more important than the time from marriage to application for sponsorship. If you were in a conjugal relationship even long distance (though harder to approve) for a few years you could have applied then.

I'd think if it was a legit marriage that one would start the application on July 30th, as soon a possible in other words. Waiting for some time after the event is not germane.

naz007 · #8 09-23-2005, 04:16 PM

Thanks so much, you all have been very helpful and kind.

I meet him June 19th and went back and got married. This is why I'm a little worried about sending my application to CIC. I understand that we got married quite quickly.
Also, I'm a fulltime student. Do you think this will hinder the PR process. Thanks so much everyone!!

AnnaC · #9 09-23-2005, 04:56 PM

Let me get this straight, you knew him for 10 only days before you married him?

If this is right I can see your concern. But that's not going to change anything for the time you wait after the marriage especially if you are not living with him at this time.

You'll have to prove how GENUINE this 10 day relationship really was before marriage.

Good luck.

Jozee74 · #10 09-23-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Anna Coniglio

Let me get this straight, you knew him for 10 only days before you married him?

If this is right I can see your concern. But that's not going to change anything for the time you wait after the marriage especially if you are not living with him at this time.

You'll have to prove how GENUINE this 10 day relationship really was before marriage.

Good luck.

Anna, its actually a month and 10 days.

Naz007 that fact that your a full time student might be a bit difficult. You have no income, and immigration is going to want some type of affidavit. Basically they want to make sure that he wont become a burden to the govt. and someone has to have enough funds to support him until he can get a job.

At lease thats how it is when you try to petition to bring someone to the U.S.