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Hi
I have recently gained PR status (last summer) and have lived in Canada off and on since then. Currently I am outside Canada. My boyfriend counts as common-law (we have co-habited for over a year) and we would like to live together in Canada to see how this suits us. A temporary visa would be ideal to start with and, if he likes it, we can go from there. He is a General Practitioner/Family Doctor, which currently on the list of desired occupations for Skilled Worker class immigration, though this takes too long so isn´t the route we want to follow.
Does his being a Dr help us get a temporary visa any more quickly? What is the best way to get him a temporary working visa?
Thanks so much
[18-12-2011,05:51]
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Lucy |
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(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
No - being a doctor will not help him to get a temporary visa more quickly.
What will help is being able to show proof of strong ties to his home country, demonstrating that he will return home after his visit (no plans to remain in Canada long-term) and having sufficient funds to pay for the visit. Remember that a temporary resident permit only allows him to come to Canada as a visitor - not come to Canada to live.
[18-12-2011,12:22]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
you may have a couple of problems. Did you advise CIC when you landed that you were not single? Misrepresentation may be a problem. You want to sponsor him? If your relationship was common law before your PR was issued - you have a problem.
You are not currently living in Canada - any plans to fulfill your residency requirements?
Any idea how hard it is for a doctor to get authorized to work in Canada? Years.
He can apply to come for a holiday - that´s it.
[18-12-2011,14:31]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
Sorry, I can´t leave this post alone.
Lucy, immigration is a serious matter and so are the rules that go with it. The immigration process is not convenient - for anyone... so the sooner you stop looking for quick and easy solutions, the sooner you can get down to the serious business of your plans.
Yes, doctors are one the desired occupations list but that is only the first step. You may want to show your boyfriend the following:
http://www.cicic.ca/en/professions.aspx?sortcode=2.19.21&prof=3112
http://www.justlanded.se/francais/Canada/Forum/Emploi/Qualifications-for-foreign-doctors-in-Canada
now, you may want to review the following yourself:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/protection/fraud/document.asp
The only way you are going to fix this is to get your butt back to Canada, get a job and start working towards fulfilling your residency obligations.
Honey should come on his own merits. Forget the common law stuff. It is only going to make you problems. Be very aware that Honey is not going to like Canada much because he will not be able to practice medicine for a long time after he arrives.
If your guy wants to visit Canada to see if it suits him, he needs to apply for a visitors visa and abide by the rules. 6 months maximum visit. The minute he tells CIC he is in a common law relationship with a Canadian they will deny the TV because they don´t believe he will go back home at the end of his visit and you have pretty much confirmed that in your post.
If you love this guy, why not stay where you are. He has a good job, and you obviously don´t mind living there.
[18-12-2011,18:11]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
Thank you for the help, advice and (not so positive) comments! I guess we´re in a sticky situation. We´re currently living as volunteers in Malawi since I don´t want to be in the UK and he currently can´t be in Canada working.
I´ll ditch the common law thing, thanks, I don´t want to create trouble! But we do have a few doctor friends from home who are working out there. Yes, they have done their homework and followed the right routes but No, it hasn´t taken them years to get the right qualifications and visas. We´ll have to ask them how to get that done.
[19-12-2011,02:20]
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Lucy |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
where he has obtained his education will be key to how easy or how hard this will be.
Sorry I have not been more positive. You REALLY need to address your residency requirements.
[19-12-2011,02:33]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
Your last comment regarding where he obtained his education indicates that you may already be aware of this. However, in case you are not familiar with the CFPC´s reciprocal agreement with USA, Ireland, UK and Australia:
http://www.cfpc.ca/ProjectAssets/Templates/Column1a.aspx?id=280&langType=4105&terms=international
I know it still won´t be entirely straight forward and this certainly isn´t relevant for doctors of other specialisms but it is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel for us (he is UK trained to MRGCP standard).
I hope that you can use this information in the future to direct other qualified GP´s and Family Doctors in the right direction. I appreciate the help and direction you have given me, particularly the reality check regarding my own residency (I´m heading out in April once we are done in Malawi, I just don´t want to go without him!).
[20-12-2011,04:08]
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Lucy |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
I am well aware of the CFPC agreement. Given the nature of your original question, my answer still applies. He will still need to sort out his credentials and you need to maintain your residency and misrepresentation is still a risk.
[20-12-2011,08:41]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
Lucy,
A simple answer is no. Without getting his credentials in place he can´t practice medicine in Canada. That being said, he is going to have a heck of a time obtaining a work permit. Which has to be done from abroad anyway.
He doesn´t seem to be a genuine visitor, it appears that if Canada fits his criteria, he would like to live here with you. His chances of getting a visitor´s visa are slim to none.
If he is from a country that doesn´t require a visitor´s visa in order to enter Canada, be a bit carefull there. If he doesn´t prove that he will leave Canada if authorized to enter, likely he will be refused of entry by the CBSA officer at the port of entry.
If you qualify as a common law, your options are basically two:
1- You either sponsor him while you are in Canada and once he obtains his immgrant visa, then he can move to Canada and live with you.
2- He can apply on his own merits as a federal skill worker.
Either way, he has to apply for a permanent status and it has to be done outside of Canada.
[21-12-2011,11:11]
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DocD |
(in reply to: Trying to get a visa for a common-law)
If the man is from UK, I would say just follow him to UK; they pay them well and you will have a great fun life while he brings home a huge check. I M SURE you are being practical in your pickings (of the guys) but apply same level of realism to your immigration status too... Afterall, there are no free checks waiting for you in Canada fron the Canadian Govt. Think what is best for YOU.
[27-12-2011,10:46]
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dulce |
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