Visa Refusal for Spouse

[GypsyGRL]

I wondered when there would be someone from the DR. The same thing happened to another cdn woman. She has been married to a man from Cuba and they refuded him entry, said their relationship wasn't strong enough! They're mistake was during separate interviews they said different dates of when they met. It was a difference of he said when they started dating, she said when they first met. That was enough for Immigration.
Stay strong and good luck to you.

This lady went to the media and the reporter pushed some buttons for her with the story, maybe you could try the same tactics? I'd like to know if you were a man if you would still have this much trouble?

[ricktoronto]

Originally posted by Rosanie
Yes, we are using a lawyer from Toronto working at Canadian Immigration Advisors. I was referred there from a friend. He is charging us a flat rate.

I have asked my MP to be involved and in some ways I do not know if that is what rocked the boat! I called my MP a few times to make inquiries and maybe that ticked off some people over in the embassy. I have asked them to write a letter on my behalf and they responded that it wasn't somthing the MP usually does in her capacity.

What is LICO?

Thanks!

LICO is the Low Income Cut Off which is based on the total family size ( in your case I guess just you and him , so 2 people) under which you can't sponsor under the family class as they think you're broke.

"Canadian Immigration Advisors" sounds just like the non-lawyer firms that proliferate in Toronto. Is the person on your case an actual lawyer?

My acquaintance used a lawyer in Yorkville whose practice is limited to Immigration. His fee was only $1500 plus of course the application and ROLF. Which everyone pays. He paid the ROLF in advance,e.g. with the application fee, maybe that conotes more seriousness, I don't know.

[norman]

Originally posted by ricktoronto
LICO is the Low Income Cut Off which is based on the total family size ( in your case I guess just you and him , so 2 people) under which you can't sponsor under the family class as they think you're broke.

"Canadian Immigration Advisors" sounds just like the non-lawyer firms that proliferate in Toronto. Is the person on your case an actual lawyer?

My acquaintance used a lawyer in Yorkville whose practice is limited to Immigration. His fee was only $1500 plus of course the application and ROLF. Which everyone pays. He paid the ROLF in advance,e.g. with the application fee, maybe that conotes more seriousness, I don't know.

My immigration layyer said that in the case of Spousal immigration income is not really a factor unless you are on social services.

[Rosanie]

Thank you for all the messages and support.

Our lawyer is a lawyer and not just an advisor. Our fee is comparable to what ricktoronto said his acquaintance paid. IS ROLF the retainer? If so, then I paid that too when I applied for sponsorship back in March 2002.

There is not a problem with the LICO or else we would not have made it this far in the process and as someone pointed out not relevant unless you are on social assistance.

My husband and I have played by the rules. We have been honest about everything with Immigration and we have watched others not so honest get their papers to Canada. This process is becoming very difficult to stand by and watch. At this point, we are keeping our heads up and compiling evidence. I will know in about a month whether or not our case will be heard in a hearing or in a ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) process with a mediator. Anyone have experience with that?

I plan on giving my MP another call today to see if she has changed her mind and will help me out.

If plan A doesn't pan out(Immigration Appeal Division denies my husband a Visa to come to Canada) then I will be looking at either taking it to Federal Court of Canada or plan B - moving down to DR to be with him and hopefully finding a job working with Deaf people.

[rafael]

Many times immigration or the consulate will deny applications to see how serious you really are. many 'couples" just bail right away, and they were probably not serious to begin with.

There is NO need to have lived together 24/7, if you have photos, pasport stamps, phone receipts etc, you should do fine at your hearing.

[norman]

It's a big problem because if you want to be with your girl or boyfriend you basicall have to get married to get him or her into Canada. Then Dominican law kicks in if it doesnt work out. YOu should be able to get a visa for them to visit , so you can at least make plans where you both want to live. What happend if you get married , you sponser them , they come for the first time and they dont like it here. Your screwed.

[ricktoronto]

Originally posted by norman
It's a big problem because if you want to be with your girl or boyfriend you basicall have to get married to get him or her into Canada. Then Dominican law kicks in if it doesnt work out. YOu should be able to get a visa for them to visit , so you can at least make plans where you both want to live. What happend if you get married , you sponser them , they come for the first time and they dont like it here. Your screwed.

You can bring in someone for 90 days as a fiancee during which time if they don't like it they can go home to the DR and as long as you are not married then no marital law applies.

Frankly getting married first is no guarantee as the original poster has found out.

If you go to Canada and live together as actual married persons after not too long ( like 1 second) then Canadian law applies.