My Thai husband Thanit, is going to apply for a PR Visa to Canada next week. I am here with him in Thailand, we are very young, 20, and 22 but very in love. We were married earlier this year. I want Thanit to come to Canada, and stay with my family, and work, while I attend university. We plan to come back to Thailand in 5 years, and stay, me working as a teacher.

Anybody have any good tips? The embassy told me it is do able, just send in a PERFECT application. I am a bit worried because of my age and income, but with my Dad's support the embassy says it is do able.

Anything is help!

Thank you.

Make sure you get copies of your dad's income tax returns, as well as verification of his employment and residence. My husband got his green card based on my parents house and income when we got married -- I was 24 he was 22. I am from the US but I imagine the principles are the same. Your dad is the sponsor really, not you so make sure you get everything notarized, certified etc etc.

If your dad has a good income and hasn't defaulted on any past sponsorships then your prospects are good. You and your husband's employment prospects will also be taken into account. Unofficially, where you are settling can factor into it as well. If you plan to settle in the west where there is a real shortage of labour in all sectors they will have fewer worries about your ability to support yourselves than if you plan on settling in Newfoundland or some other place where jobs are much less plentiful.

A little history on your husband's education, employment history, and English or French proficiency would help.

Some things that can really cause problems are:

If he has had any criminal record.

Previously rejected tourist visa applications for Canada.

A poor employment record for either of you. (ie: no education, and no history of sustainable employment)

Unless there's a fatal flaw in the application (extensive criminal record for example) there's little chance you will get an outright refusal, but expect to be scrutinized somewhat heavier than normal owing to the employment situation. Remember, if your hubby bolts from the airport and disappears into Canada running up debts, you and your parents are 100% responsible for those debts for three years. I'm not suggesting that this is a possibility, but immigration will always take this possibility into account. That's what I mean by expect extra scrutiny.

Expect 5-8 months processing time.