Hi Riley,
I just returned to Canada last month after many years in Brazil, with my wife of one year, meaning to apply for inland sponsorship as soon as possible. I waited for the new application forms to come online December 15. One of the new requirements, which I don't recall having seen in the old form, was a section called "Proof of Relationship to Sponsor". They ask if we live together, and if so, to provide documentation from 2 of the following 3 options:
? Joint ownership of residential property or a lease/joint rental agreement;
? Proof of joint utilities accounts;
? Important documents showing the same address, such as drivers license, insurance policies etc.
We are currently living rent-free with my mother while I search for a job, so no ownership or rental agreement; We don't have any utilities in our name; my wife, being a foreigner, doesn't have a local health plan or any other government document in Canada.
At the most, I can get my mother to write a letter attesting to our living with her and that our relationship is legitimate. Other than that, I can't meet these requirements. As for the rest of the application process, I don't see any real problems... We have our marriage certificate and other documents translated etc.
Do you think this requirement for documentary proof that we're living together in Canada is a deal-breaker? Should we wait until we have something on paper showing joint residence before applying? Problem is, I don't see this happening anytime soon, and for her to apply for any of these things (even a bank account), she has to demonstrate that she is a resident or under consideration. It's a catch 22.
I just returned to Canada last month after many years in Brazil, with my wife of one year, meaning to apply for inland sponsorship as soon as possible. I waited for the new application forms to come online December 15. One of the new requirements, which I don't recall having seen in the old form, was a section called "Proof of Relationship to Sponsor". They ask if we live together, and if so, to provide documentation from 2 of the following 3 options:
? Joint ownership of residential property or a lease/joint rental agreement;
? Proof of joint utilities accounts;
? Important documents showing the same address, such as drivers license, insurance policies etc.
We are currently living rent-free with my mother while I search for a job, so no ownership or rental agreement; We don't have any utilities in our name; my wife, being a foreigner, doesn't have a local health plan or any other government document in Canada.
At the most, I can get my mother to write a letter attesting to our living with her and that our relationship is legitimate. Other than that, I can't meet these requirements. As for the rest of the application process, I don't see any real problems... We have our marriage certificate and other documents translated etc.
Do you think this requirement for documentary proof that we're living together in Canada is a deal-breaker? Should we wait until we have something on paper showing joint residence before applying? Problem is, I don't see this happening anytime soon, and for her to apply for any of these things (even a bank account), she has to demonstrate that she is a resident or under consideration. It's a catch 22.