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Proving ones relationship to others is not easy because we are all different. If we all had the same type of relationship life would be very boring. If we were all the same, there would only be on type of restaurant, one main movie theme, one mother In Law, etc.
When one submits a spousal sponsorship both partners have to focus on the tiny little differences that make their relationship special and genuine. Hold that thought!
When a cake first comes out of the oven the smell is heaven like. Leave that same cake sitting on the counter top for twenty minutes with windows allowing a light breeze blowing through your residence and the cake becomes nothing special. If you?re capable then decorate that same cake with some icing, white and dark chocolate shavings, etc.
That very same plain looking cake becomes more visually appetizing. Decorated cakes are often the focal point of a special celebration regardless of culture because we all like visually appealing things. It is the same with a marriage or any relationship when it comes to proving that your relationship is genuine. Couples all want to get on with their lives and when applying to immigrate the more visually appealing your relationship appears the quicker you to will be approved.
The spousal sponsorship forms have plenty of questions that require a simple yes or no answer. Those numbered questions give couples little, if any, opportunity to prove their relationship is real.
All spousal sponsorship applications have a questionnaire were at the bottom in bold is a non-numbered question. Please view the IMM 5540 and the IMM 5490 for overseas spousal sponsorships or the IMM 5285 for those couples applying from within Canada.
THE FORMS ALL SAY THE FOLLOWING
?On a separate sheet of paper, provide any additional details of your current relationship that would help to prove your relationship is genuine and continuing?.
What CIC is looking for is (additional details) and the key words are additional details. You can use two pieces of paper!
Some relationships are very extended family orientated, others religious based, still others are real unusual. When providing (additional details) focus on why you?re a couple, your hope and dreams for the future, the type of life you desire to live like?..because?.. Plus focus on why your relationship is a little different!
We all have friends and family so get them brainstorming with you regarding what you should write CIC. They know you well and some family members or friends who love you but think the two of you are a little weird could give you that tiny little comment that could ensure your application is approved without any interview. Most important if they have doubts about your relationship listen real carefully to their criticism and explain in detail why that is not an issue. Others may view an issue regarding age, religion, culture or establishment which you two do not see as a problem. It is not how you see your relationship but how others view it. Address any issue they raise at the time of application do not wait for an interview to address the perceived problem.
Please remember that when submitting photos you?re a couple and the relationship type photos should be a window on your life. If you met while sailing there should be plenty of sailing photos even if you are not in heels with makeup on. Get your friends in the photos because photos with just the two of you in them will appear staged. Provide some photos from your friends that show (minor) affection being shown while not the centre of attention in that particular photo.
I have never found one husband who truly loves his wife that can write more then ?I married ______ because I love her? and that sir is not enough detail. One way for those guys out there that have difficulty writing is to use the format provided on the IMM 5285
Guys use questions 2, 3, 4.7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 if they relate to your personal situation.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5285E.PDF
Ladies please don?t go overboard and imply your guy walks on water because your application is being assessed probably by someone who is married and may now think why did I marry that guy.
Okay start proving your relationships!
Good Luck all.
Roy
www.cvimmigration.com
[09-08-2008,09:52]
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Roy |
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(in reply to: Sposorship Advice)
I like a fresh cake without any toppings. Thanks.
[09-08-2008,11:29]
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Yelper |
(in reply to: Sposorship Advice)
Excellent information... great examples, nice suggestions!
[09-08-2008,12:07]
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Lily |
For Roy or other experts (in reply to: Sposorship Advice)
THE FORMS ALL SAY THE FOLLOWING
?On a separate sheet of paper, provide any additional details of your current relationship that would help to prove your relationship is genuine and continuing?.
In this phrase: can we include arguments, or little fights and misunderstandings? what is the impact by saying all the truths in a "REAL" marriage relationship?
Lots of couple are really married. i guess CIC is cautious that a sponsored spouse (from a real marriage), may get PR and later divorce the other half.
What if its genuine, yet continuing to have misunderstandings? As most of the marriage are with scratches. Though of course, everything must have started as sweet as the honey. Even fairy love stories have bitter parts.
im just curious...
thanks.
fairy
[10-08-2008,23:14]
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Fairy |
(in reply to: Sposorship Advice)
I know a friend who is sponsoring her family, 2 kids (boy and girl) and husband. I know that their marriage is broken, like 8 years ago. And that the father is now living with another woman, and they have 2 girls.
But because my friend is eligible to apply for PR, she sponsored her kids: and her husband for reasons: (THE HUSBAND IS NOT THAT INTERESTED TO COME HERE THOUGH HE MAY BE GRANTED PR)
We dont have divorce back home:
Its going to cost a lot if annulled:
The father might hold the kids back from her:
The genuine part of marriage is there, but the "continuing" is lost long time ago.
Yet, the kids and the husband took medicals already. Almost on their way for PPR.
how is that before CIC?
[10-08-2008,23:24]
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