divorcing sponsor

[pride21]

I don't know if this is the right forum, but if a man were to divorce his sponsor in Canada, would he be deported? What if he got re-married immediately after the divorce?

[trina]

You would not be deported if you divorced your sponsor, it happens all the time. However, if the sponsor were malicious, they may try to get the government to deport you. The sponsor knows that they signed an agreement for 3-10 years, depending where they live and what year they sponsored, and they are financially liable for the sponsoree. Therefore, it's not in the best financial interests for the sponsor to divorce, and they may try anything to get the sponsoree deported. As an example, I knew of a very bad Dominican man in Canada...he was only here for the visa, treated the wife like crap, wouldn't work, spent all her money, had tons of girlfriends on the side, mentally abused his spouse (didn't call her by her name, only called her "fat pig"; introduced her to his friends as simply "a friend" not a wife, etc...terrible person), etc. The woman finally had enough, and knew that she'd pay dearly financially if she gave him the boot. After years of putting up with his ways and knowing that she still had many years left in her sponsorship, she called on the help of her brother to rough her up - a lot. Then she went to the hospital. They called the police and she said that her husband beat her. They came out, took a report, and within a couple of months, the Dominican was deported. Pretty extreme, I agree, but she was finally free of this man. He is never allowed to enter Canada again. Big loss to us.

[trina]

Originally Posted by pride21

I don't know if this is the right forum, but if a man were to divorce his sponsor in Canada, would he be deported? What if he got re-married immediately after the divorce?

As an aside, the government will only deport a person if he is breaking the law or commiting crimes. I think it also has to be rather serious for them to get involved. The government cannot force married couples to stay together just because one sponsored the other, thank goodness. As mentioned above, the sponsor might be quite nervous upon divorcing, because if the sponsorship agreement isn't over yet, and the sponsoree has no financial means of supporting themselves, the sponsor has to pay everything. Also, if the sponsoree collects welfare, the government can come back on the sponsor to repay every penny the sponsoree collected.

[poochie77]

what if they have a child together?

[trina]

Originally Posted by poochie77

what if they have a child together?

It doesn't change anything, other than the fact that the sponsoree may have to pay child support. However, again, I assume that if he is unable/unwilling to pay, it will all fall back on her again, because she is legally financially liable for him. Consider this scenario: Application made in 2000 to sponsor a Dominican male, for argument's sake. He is lazy, will not work, spends all day drinking, and mentally abuses her. She decides to divorce him at all costs, and knows she doesn't have a case for deportation. He can go out, incur tons of debt, go on welfare, and leave Canada. Not only will she be stuck with paying thousands of dollars back to welfare if the government catches up with it, but she will also be responsible for the debt that he's racked up. Not fair, but can very well happen.

[planner]

As I understand it, while you sign for the sponsorship, the ability of the government to actually back that up is severly limited. Apparently it has never or rarely been enforced! Might want to look into that.

[trina]

Originally Posted by planner

As I understand it, while you sign for the sponsorship, the ability of the government to actually back that up is severly limited. Apparently it has never or rarely been enforced! Might want to look into that.

I've actually never heard of it being enforced, either, although I have known Dominicans use that as a bargaining tool with their ex. They put the fear into their ex-partner, knowing full well the sponsor will probably give in to financial demands if threatened with welfare.

[DianaC]

Originally Posted by pride21

I don't know if this is the right forum, but if a man were to divorce his sponsor in Canada, would he be deported? What if he got re-married immediately after the divorce?

If a man were to divorce his sponsor, he will not be deported. He has committed no crime and is not a proven menace to society. His sponsor is still responsible for him for the full term of his sponsorship regardless of whether or not he remarries.

My advice. Take him on a vacation to the DR and leave him there.... consider getting your divorce there while you are at it. Make sure you leave with his PR card though, so he can't come back unbeknownst to you and start claiming welfare or racking up debt. You will be responsible for him/his wellbeing if he is in the country even if you don't know he is back.

[rellosk]

Originally Posted by trina

After years of putting up with his ways and knowing that she still had many years left in her sponsorship, she called on the help of her brother to rough her up - a lot. Then she went to the hospital. They called the police and she said that her husband beat her. They came out, took a report, and within a couple of months, the Dominican was deported. Pretty extreme, I agree, but she was finally free of this man. He is never allowed to enter Canada again.

I guess two wrongs make it right?

[THE GAME]

Originally Posted by trina

I've actually never heard of it being enforced, either, although I have known Dominicans use that as a bargaining tool with their ex. They put the fear into their ex-partner, knowing full well the sponsor will probably give in to financial demands if threatened with welfare.

i know this post is about canada,,, but does anyone know
the law for same situation in the USA??