American marrying Canadian

[keesio]

+1 to Ponga's suggestions. My wife has really dry hands and it is tough to get good solid prints for her. She tried at her local police department and the results were bad - the officer who did them apologized that he could not do any better. So we found a private place that specializes in them and paid extra to get better quality prints (they have better equipment vs the police station). She also got two sets of prints for the reason that Ponga mentioned. It paid off at the end.

 

[stonecloudjim]

Any idea on cost of the medical exam for an uninsured American?

Also how does the $1040 break down?

 

[rhcohen2014]

Any idea on cost of the medical exam for an uninsured American?

Also how does the $1040 break down?

the medical exam cost varies by doctor. in CT, it cost $350 for the exam, and $50 for chest xray. doctors in other states can be cheaper, and it's much cheaper to have it done in Canada. This exam is elective, and is not covered by any medical insurance plan.

fees:
$75 - sponsorship fee (paid upfront)
$475 - applicant fee (paid upfront)
$490 - right of permanent residency fee ( can be paid upfront or when requested.)

 

[stonecloudjim]

So is there anything else to request or do other than the following?

Canadian - The PCC I believe it was referred to (tax paperwork)

American - medical check and FBI check

Other than that we are talking about things to fill out yeah?

 

[rhcohen2014]

So is there anything else to request or do other than the following?

Canadian - The PCC I believe it was referred to (tax paperwork)

American - medical check and FBI check

Other than that we are talking about things to fill out yeah?

the canadian sponsor does not need to get a background check (PCC). The tax form required is called an Option C and it's available for the most recent year taxes have been filed for by calling the CRA.

 

[Zarilenth]

So is there anything else to request or do other than the following?

Canadian - The PCC I believe it was referred to (tax paperwork)

American - medical check and FBI check

Other than that we are talking about things to fill out yeah?

Canadian Option C not PCC
Marriage License. Relationship Proof - pictures, emails, call logs, flight tickets, gifts, etc.

 

[stonecloudjim]

I am worried about relationship proof. Somehow there are no pics of us together lol. She took a plane here to see me. I am traveling by car there soon. We have always used "kik" to communicate so we don't have emails. How can we get phone records? We use facetime.

 

[keesio]

I am worried about relationship proof. Somehow there are no pics of us together lol. She took a plane here to see me. I am traveling by car there soon. We have always used "kik" to communicate so we don't have emails. How can we get phone records? We use facetime.

You can include her boarding pass when she took a plane to see you (hopefully she kept it). If you are going to see her soon, make sure you take a few pics.

 

[katester]

My husband and I have been married for a year and a half. Compared to my brother and sister, I (and my husband for that matter) am very simple -- so noone was surprised when my husband (then boyfriend) calls my parents to ask for their blessing for us to get married. And within 2 months we were! We still had beautiful flowers, a best man and maid of honor, I still bought an ivory dress and my husband wore his military dress uniform. We invited about a dozen close family members and were wed at the town hall on New Years Eve in front of their 14 foot Christmas tree. The town justice still read a beautiful poem and we had a real ceremony. It is possible to have a beautiful wedding at a town hall. Of course in most minds, a town hall wedding is held in a court room or the judges office, but it doesn't have to be. I did not go to the city's town hall I went to the town's town hall (if that makes sense). If we went to the City's town hall it would have been a judge and thats it. Instead I found a town (suburban) town hall that was beautiful and already decorated! I personally spoke with the town justice and it was my choice to have it quick and to the point, or to have it read like a ceremony. The Justice even asked if I wanted to play music and enter the room after everyone else! (I chose not too do that part) If she 100% wants a big $10,000 wedding like both my siblings did -- then you cant change her mind, or she will never forget what she didn't have. However, if she looks into things the way I did and finds a pleasant compromise, then you both can find a happy medium. A plus from having our ceremony at the town hall was we got 2 certified marriage certificates free of charge the day it took place, simply by asking for it!

I am American and he is Canadian. It was cheaper to get my Medical exam done while I was visiting him in Canada. I got them done in June then because of money shortage had to wait until August to actually apply. The Medicals are only valid for 1 year, unless the CIC requests they be extended. The FBI fingerprints are only good for 3 months, so they need to be valid when the CIC receives your application. You also need to pay 2 of the 3 fees before applying and then include the PDF receipt in your packet. If you have the money then by all means pay all 3, I did not pay all 3 and feel it did slow it down a little, but not much. Keep records of each and every visit. Mu husband flew out to see me about a dozen times, luckily he kept each boarding pass and we sent those in as proof, along with pictures. We did not send many pictures, maybe 1 from each visit and a few from our wedding. Thats it. So if you took at least 1 picture each visit, you're good. She will not be rejected for not having income, there is "technically" no income requirement -- but they can send a request to explain how you two will survive like they did us. They stated there is no proof I wont go on welfare, so I had to give them documents proving them wrong. And according to my notes, it was good enough and I am now moving on to the security parts of my application. Having an education where she can get a good job is a plus! They don't want you in Canada if you can't pay for yourselves, saying "trust me" isn't enough for the CIC. And you're correct, it seems pointless to prove the sponsor can fully support you when you in fact plan on getting a job -- I'm in the same boat! But the CIC take this very seriously and they have let in too many people who have burned them, so they need to cover their butts. Take your time filling out the application. It may seem like nothing, but it is very important. If you miss a single thing, your entire packet will be sent back to you to correct. Then you have to send it back delaying you approval even longer. The website claims Ottawa center is taking about 15 months, I have seen people approved in 7 or less months. Me however, I am passed the 9 month mark! Although there is no income requirement -- they drag their feet at low numbers. Our App has been delayed several times just to provide MORE proof of income, savings and that I am actually willing to work!