Spousal sponsorship

[12singaa]

You can apply from there if you are a Canadian citizen. Need to show that you will come back to Canada

I'm a permanent resident, been living in canada for 10 years. My citizenship application is in process and I plan to come back to my job at the end of my vacation. Can I still apply while I'm away from Canada, perhaps using a representative?

 

[armoured]

I'm a permanent resident, been living in canada for 10 years. My citizenship application is in process and I plan to come back to my job at the end of my vacation. Can I still apply while I'm away from Canada, perhaps using a representative?

No, as a PR you should apply from within Canada.

 

[armoured]

We both reside in the US right now and have our hearts set on relocating to Canada in April of 2021 or slightly after. Is there a best practice of making sure she can come with me at that time (April timeframe), such as a temporary visa to get her, etc? She won't have an employer to get a work visa from. I will have a solid job already lined up, however. Or should we locate to Canada BEFORE our April timeframe, and get her to apply for some sort of temp visa from within Canada, even?

You can either apply now ('outland') or when you are already in Canada ('inland'), which you could do by going to Canada tomorrow or later in future. Hard to say which may be faster. Inland - can get work permit while being processed, but work permit takes 4-6 months normally, who knows in covid times. If you apply now (outland) before you are in Canada, you will have to demonstrate your plans to return to Canada (job offer pretty good for those purposes).

Outland - no work permit while waiting for file to be finalized.

As US citizen, no visa required (visa waiver). Once in Canada, visit can be extended if file not complete after the six months usually allowed visitors.

Only wrinkle is that at border, can conceivably be refused if officer not convinced applicant will return, ie should not present as 'moving'. For US citizens, officers usually less strict on this point, but perhaps not a good idea to arrive at border with all worldly possessions. (Fine of course if you are moving and spouse 'helping you settle.')

 

[Arma]

Application submitted Feb 4/20
Confirmed Feb 14/20
Ask for biometric Feb 21/20
Biometric done Feb 25/20
Application forwarded to VO Nairobi March 4/20
Medical requested on September 24/ 2020
Medical done on October 6/ 2020
Pre arrival letter October 6/ 2020

 

[Nav8]

Hi , Is anyone received biometric letter within canada for PR application applied in May or June ?

 

[PrincessButtercup]

Hello, I will be applying for Spouse Living in Canada Family Class, my husband is a citizen. I am confused on whether we have to pay a separate fee for an Open Work Permit. I tried accessing the application form applying for an open work permit and it just goes on an error page.

Hope someone could help me.

Yes, Open Work Permit is a separate fee. $255 total ($100 open permit holder fee and $155 work permit fee).

 

[Mohsin patel]

hey guys << in my GC key says application updated/profile updated but i did not get any email ?? after I resign it than It was disappear and showing submitted ..
what is mean that ?

 

[1melisheikh]

hey guys << in my GC key says application updated/profile updated but i did not get any email ?? after I resign it than It was disappear and showing submitted ..
what is mean that ?

That happened to us today as well

 

[singleman]

Poor man? U R NOT a poor man LOL

 

[singleman]

hey guys << in my GC key says application updated/profile updated but i did not get any email ?? after I resign it than It was disappear and showing submitted ..
what is mean that ?

May be a GHOST update

 

[singleman]

Application submitted Feb 4/20
Confirmed Feb 14/20
Ask for biometric Feb 21/20
Biometric done Feb 25/20
Application forwarded to VO Nairobi March 4/20
Medical requested on September 24/ 2020
Medical done on October 6/ 2020
Pre arrival letter October 6/ 2020

CONGRATS WOW! JUST 8 months and PRE Arrival such a lucky person. You donated GOLD in prev life

 

[Hvank]

Applied in Jan 2017 and just received our passport request today! Thank you all for all your support through this process. Never give up! How long does it usually take to receive the passports back once submitted

 

[Smd91_]

Applied in Jan 2017 and just received our passport request today! Thank you all for all your support through this process. Never give up! How long does it usually take to receive the passports back once submitted

Wow that is almost close to being 3 years, man did you guys have an interview? And it depends really, could take up to several weeks before you get your passport back.
Congrats though and I’m proud of you guys for everything that you been through.
I expect nothing more from IRCC.

 

[Arma]

Applied in Jan 2017 and just received our passport request today! Thank you all for all your support through this process. Never give up! How long does it usually take to receive the passports back once submitted

Congrats

 

[Arma]

CONGRATS WOW! JUST 8 months and PRE Arrival such a lucky person. You donated GOLD in prev life

Thanks