I was talking to an immigration lawyer today in Montreal. i learned a few new things. From what she told me, when you walk in to the interview, you are facing someone who believes your marriage is a fake. You have to prove them wrong. For some reason, letters from grandparents stating that the marriage is real, holds a lot of merit. Not sure why grandparents over anyone else.
In the interview, things could get very personal. They have been known to ask things like what is your husbands favorite sexual position. I was a little surprised by this one. So maybe a heads up to your lady might be in order. Sounds more to me like some civil servant is trying to get his jollies.
She said it would look really good if you can be there at the interview...but failing that, be able to provide a phone number where the officer can reach you.
For those planning parenthood, do not get your wife pregnant before this process starts. For one, the medical includes an x-ray...and if x-ray can not be done due to pregnancy, then the medical is considered incomplete, and therefore, she is rejected for coming to Canada. Also, if you have a child, that adds another person to the application, and the process takes a little longer.
This is what I have found out today. Of course, I will provide more information as it comes my way.