L&L, you need to go here and plea your case. They are much more knowledgeable and not as cynical as DR1ers:
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Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Denied Today
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Can't help you there, I have no idea what they did as far as the whole process, just know that there were 2 or 3 denials. Have you visited a bruja? They saw one and 2 years later....BAM! VISA!.....
Jejejeje
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To USA? Really? How is that going to help someone going through the Canadian process and wants to know whether to appeal or re- apply?
Check out this site Family Class Sponsorship - Canada Immigration and Visa Discussion Forum - Page 1 it's all about Visas to Canada and they have a discussion on appeals. That might give you a better idea.
Good luck
If you have the opportunity to spend a long day; From 7:00 am to 5:00 pm at the waiting room of DR US consulate like I did a couple years ago you'll see a lot of smiles but sadness also on people's face... Yes many get approved and a lot Des-approved.
Even couples with kids are asked to bring more documents in a second interview...
It's not a piece of cake!
JJ
Even couples with kids are asked to bring more documents in a second interview...
It's not a piece of cake!
JJ
I have a female friend she met her american fiance on fb and they have been dating way over a year. Just a couple of weeks ago i passed her dr1 links on Immigration/ Visa tips. The guy flew in last week and yesterday they got granted Spousal visa.
The OP NEEDS BE there for the interview process..
The OP NEEDS BE there for the interview process..
Hey Love&Laugh,
First and foremost, I'm SO sorry to hear this. I was married to a Dominican and returned to Canada to deliver our baby...and they denied him the right to enter. It was then that I went for a consultation with an Immigration lawyer, just to know my rights, etc...and I found it extremely helpful.
Phone records are definitely important to have, as are photos, any gifts, cards, tangible proof of your time together. Another thing is that the interviewers, unfortunately, will ask some fairly in-depth questions that even the most in-love couples find difficult to answer correctly (what side of the bed does he sleep on, etc.) It takes away a bit from the romanticism, but it helps to sort of 'study' your answers together, too
There's no such thing, when sponsoring your husband to come to Canada, as too much proof. ANY receipts from phone, travel, etc., are necessary...anything at all! Do remember that in Ottawa alone there are several marriage 'frauds' that are uncovered all the time...and that you're financially and in every other way completely responsible for him for 3 years when / if the application is approved. In a funny kinda way, think of it as they're looking out for your well-being somehow, too...at least ithelps to try
I'm really so sorry. Make sure your husband has everything he can possibly have...and see about going to a lawyer, even for aconsult. Sometimes they'll offer a free consultation, and it'll provide you a world of info! Good luck!
First and foremost, I'm SO sorry to hear this. I was married to a Dominican and returned to Canada to deliver our baby...and they denied him the right to enter. It was then that I went for a consultation with an Immigration lawyer, just to know my rights, etc...and I found it extremely helpful.
Phone records are definitely important to have, as are photos, any gifts, cards, tangible proof of your time together. Another thing is that the interviewers, unfortunately, will ask some fairly in-depth questions that even the most in-love couples find difficult to answer correctly (what side of the bed does he sleep on, etc.) It takes away a bit from the romanticism, but it helps to sort of 'study' your answers together, too
There's no such thing, when sponsoring your husband to come to Canada, as too much proof. ANY receipts from phone, travel, etc., are necessary...anything at all! Do remember that in Ottawa alone there are several marriage 'frauds' that are uncovered all the time...and that you're financially and in every other way completely responsible for him for 3 years when / if the application is approved. In a funny kinda way, think of it as they're looking out for your well-being somehow, too...at least ithelps to try
I'm really so sorry. Make sure your husband has everything he can possibly have...and see about going to a lawyer, even for aconsult. Sometimes they'll offer a free consultation, and it'll provide you a world of info! Good luck!
Bill how long did it take from application to approval? Was there an interview and if so did you attend? There is a 20 year difference between my wife and I. We also have a 4 year old son who already has his Report of Birth Abroad certificate and US passport since before he turned two years. We were married in POP in May, 2011. I submitted the I-130 app in early July, 2011. I sent a little more info than they asked for, i.e. additional testimonies along with copies of their passports, money gram receipts going back over 4 years, copies of our son's US passport and birth certificate and finally, copies of my US passport showing that ALL the stamps were from the DR everyy three months or so going back to June, 2005. What do you think my chances are getting approved the first time.
I also have the info (pictures and other docs) that got my son approved but did not send that in the initial app but will take to the interview. Any other advice I would appreciate greatly.
Thank you,
James (Jamie)
Hi James:
It took 9 months before we got the visa. Which included her 17 year old daughter.
I had phone records, letters, marriage certificate, my passport entries in to the DR. This was all taken to the interview and presented to them. I was there but they interviewed my wife alone, I was not allowed in to the interview and it was done in Spanish because she had no English.
The biggest delay was that all the paper work had to go through Haiti to Ottawa then back to Haiti before it was forwarded to Santo Domingo.
Patience is the only advice along with that you do not need a lawyer.
Thanks again All.
No. I did not go to the interview. You know what, perhaps I should have asked all these questions before, but, who knew. I was confident we would be approved. Before, I thought it was smarter to save as much as we could becuase it may have taken some time for him to find a job and we did not want the financial strain - why I travelled less. We decided to struggle and be really patient, see each other less and still have the phone calls, but clearly that was not enough. I sent in my appeal today, next I will consult a lawyer. What I have decided to do, while I wait for the appeal process, is rent an apartment in punta cana and visit every 3/4 months and photograph any and everything. It will cost, but we are willing to do what it takes. I'll check out all the other links and see what others are doing etc... I am still welcoming info/advise if relevant to my issue
No. I did not go to the interview. You know what, perhaps I should have asked all these questions before, but, who knew. I was confident we would be approved. Before, I thought it was smarter to save as much as we could becuase it may have taken some time for him to find a job and we did not want the financial strain - why I travelled less. We decided to struggle and be really patient, see each other less and still have the phone calls, but clearly that was not enough. I sent in my appeal today, next I will consult a lawyer. What I have decided to do, while I wait for the appeal process, is rent an apartment in punta cana and visit every 3/4 months and photograph any and everything. It will cost, but we are willing to do what it takes. I'll check out all the other links and see what others are doing etc... I am still welcoming info/advise if relevant to my issue
The topic was about spousal visa approval or denial. Dude widen your scope. It not just about Canada.
One last group of questions Bill. How far in advance were you notified about the interview? Is is possible to change the date to a later month? Is a list of what to bring provided?
Is the American embassy and Canadian embassy located in the same building or area in Santo
Domingo?
Thank you mucho.
Is the American embassy and Canadian embassy located in the same building or area in Santo
Domingo?
Thank you mucho.
This I can answer... We received the email from Canada Immigration 6 weeks before the date of. The email was very specific in what to bring. You may get different instructions but it seemed pretty standard to me. As for changing the date, it said it was the only date avail to attend at the office - that part was in bold; so...
Not sure if same building, but Canada is on Winston Churchill Ave
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