Does ETA count as "valid temporary residence status"?

[Skvictus]

Hello,
My wife is from Korea (I'm from Canada) and we've been married for 15 years.
We've recently made the decision to move to Canada. I intend to apply to sponsor my wife to become a permanent resident. As I understand it, the options available to us are to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class or apply from abroad (we are currently living in Japan). Because we intend to leave for Canada in just 9 weeks, it seemed a better idea to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class.
I've read elsewhere that there is a small chance that my wife could be denied entry to Canada if it appears that she does not intend to leave at the end of her ETA visa. We've accounted for this and purchased return tickets. We will also be sure to avoid carrying multiple bags or otherwise giving the impression that she is anything other than a tourist. Although we accept there is some risk, it seemed to be a reasonable plan...
However, while reading the documentation on the IRCC website, I came across this information, to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class "your spouse or common law partner must either: have valid temporary residence status or be exempt from needing this status under a public policy that was set out in 2005".
My question is this... Does and ETA visa provide a person with "valid temporary residence status"?

 

[armoured]

When your wife arrives with eta and is admitted to Canada she will have valid temporary residency status. That's what admitting her means.

If asked she can say she will return whenever required.

 

[Edmegbc]

In the last 3 years my husband has entered Canada at YVR with zero interaction with CBSA - he has used self service kiosks. A return ticket is good and ensures that the airline doesnt refuse her boarding in addition to any CBSA questions. We also considered inland as we have hard deadline of being in Canada in May however opted outland in the event he has to travel during the process - he has a daughter in new york so it was important he could do so if needed. Your plan seems sensible.

 

[steaky]

In the last 3 years my husband has entered Canada at YVR with zero interaction with CBSA - he has used self service kiosks. A return ticket is good and ensures that the airline doesnt refuse her boarding in addition to any CBSA questions. We also considered inland as we have hard deadline of being in Canada in May however opted outland in the event he has to travel during the process - he has a daughter in new york so it was important he could do so if needed. Your plan seems sensible.

I also used self service kiosks at YVR but I have some interaction with CBSA.

 

[Edmegbc]

I also used self service kiosks at YVR but I have some interaction with CBSA.

Me as well, as the Canadian Citizen - I often get grilled/questioned about where I have been ect; I got secondary in 2013. He breezes through everytime. He was a Green Card holder and crossed the border into Canada hundreds of times when he lived in the US between 2011-2015 as he drove for Greyhound in NY/VT/NH/Michigan.
Who knows the inner workings of CBSA??!

 

[YVR123]

Hello,
My wife is from Korea (I'm from Canada) and we've been married for 15 years.
We've recently made the decision to move to Canada. I intend to apply to sponsor my wife to become a permanent resident. As I understand it, the options available to us are to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class or apply from abroad (we are currently living in Japan). Because we intend to leave for Canada in just 9 weeks, it seemed a better idea to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class.
I've read elsewhere that there is a small chance that my wife could be denied entry to Canada if it appears that she does not intend to leave at the end of her ETA visa. We've accounted for this and purchased return tickets. We will also be sure to avoid carrying multiple bags or otherwise giving the impression that she is anything other than a tourist. Although we accept there is some risk, it seemed to be a reasonable plan...
However, while reading the documentation on the IRCC website, I came across this information, to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class "your spouse or common law partner must either: have valid temporary residence status or be exempt from needing this status under a public policy that was set out in 2005".
My question is this... Does and ETA visa provide a person with "valid temporary residence status"?

You can consider applying now as outland. There is no special advantage for inland and outland could apply for OWP once the PA is inside Canada and the application has been received (email of AOR is received with applcation number).

But as responded, she will be on visitor status as temporary residence status once she entered via eTA.

 

[Ponga]

In the last 3 years my husband has entered Canada at YVR with zero interaction with CBSA - he has used self service kiosks. A return ticket is good and ensures that the airline doesnt refuse her boarding in addition to any CBSA questions. We also considered inland as we have hard deadline of being in Canada in May however opted outland in the event he has to travel during the process - he has a daughter in new york so it was important he could do so if needed. Your plan seems sensible.

FWIW, he would have interacted with CBSA, when handing the officer the document from the PIK machine. The officer has the right to question all persons and send them to Secondary inspection...even if the PIK doesn't flag them.

 

[Skvictus]

Thank you to everyone who replied. The information has been very useful.

 

[gagnonpi]

Hello,
My wife is from Korea (I'm from Canada) and we've been married for 15 years.
We've recently made the decision to move to Canada. I intend to apply to sponsor my wife to become a permanent resident. As I understand it, the options available to us are to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class or apply from abroad (we are currently living in Japan). Because we intend to leave for Canada in just 9 weeks, it seemed a better idea to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class.
I've read elsewhere that there is a small chance that my wife could be denied entry to Canada if it appears that she does not intend to leave at the end of her ETA visa. We've accounted for this and purchased return tickets. We will also be sure to avoid carrying multiple bags or otherwise giving the impression that she is anything other than a tourist. Although we accept there is some risk, it seemed to be a reasonable plan...
However, while reading the documentation on the IRCC website, I came across this information, to apply under the Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada class "your spouse or common law partner must either: have valid temporary residence status or be exempt from needing this status under a public policy that was set out in 2005".
My question is this... Does and ETA visa provide a person with "valid temporary residence status"?

Hi!
This is exactly my questions. My husband is from France and he could just enter Canada with an eTA. I’ve been told it’s better to have a tourist visa to apply for inland sponsorship, but with our tickets and timeline it’s too late to apply for one. Will it work with the eTA? What was your experience OP?? Were you able to get the inland PR process started?

 

[Dane Hooper]

Hello,

I too am following this thread. My wife is Canadian and we are both living in Wales, UK. We have applied for the outland spousal application, but are wanting to move to Canada sooner and I (PA) am hoping to get an open work permit. I am a little confused on the process. The assumption I have is travel to Canada on eTA, apply for open work permit and change my application from an outland to an inland application. Anyone with any experience of knowledge who could help would clarify or confirm would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!!

 

[armoured]

Hi!
This is exactly my questions. My husband is from France and he could just enter Canada with an eTA. I’ve been told it’s better to have a tourist visa to apply for inland sponsorship, but with our tickets and timeline it’s too late to apply for one. Will it work with the eTA? What was your experience OP?? Were you able to get the inland PR process started?

Someone with an ETA does not need and I don't believe is even eligible for a 'tourist visa.' So I don't know wjo told you it's better to have one for inland sponsorship, it's nonsense.

Yes, it works with an ETA. You just won't have (most likely) an entry stamp in passport. Doesn't matter, they'll take other evidence of arrival (eg ticket stub).

 

[armoured]

Hello,

I too am following this thread. My wife is Canadian and we are both living in Wales, UK. We have applied for the outland spousal application, but are wanting to move to Canada sooner and I (PA) am hoping to get an open work permit. I am a little confused on the process. The assumption I have is travel to Canada on eTA, apply for open work permit and change my application from an outland to an inland application. Anyone with any experience of knowledge who could help would clarify or confirm would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!!

You cannot change from an inland to outland. Doesn't matter now, outland apps can apply for the work permit.

The process is simply: applicant arrives in Canada, and can apply for it after AOR is received (for these purposes the medical or biometrics request also serve as AOR, I believe).

 

[Dane Hooper]

You cannot change from an inland to outland. Doesn't matter now, outland apps can apply for the work permit.

The process is simply: applicant arrives in Canada, and can apply for it after AOR is received (for these purposes the medical or biometrics request also serve as AOR, I believe).

Thank you for your response. We have the initial AOR, which I understand the UCI number on this AOR is for my wife as the sponsor. I should get a UCI once biometrics or medical request come through. Am I better off waiting here in the UK to do these first before travelling to Canada. I am having issues at the moment setting up the PR tracker and GCKey. So I am unable to send any webforms at this time. I am hoping it's because we received the AOR on 20 June 2024 and it may take some time to be updated in the system.

 

[armoured]

Thank you for your response. We have the initial AOR, which I understand the UCI number on this AOR is for my wife as the sponsor. I should get a UCI once biometrics or medical request come through. Am I better off waiting here in the UK to do these first before travelling to Canada. I am having issues at the moment setting up the PR tracker and GCKey. So I am unable to send any webforms at this time. I am hoping it's because we received the AOR on 20 June 2024 and it may take some time to be updated in the system.

I think it's purely a matter of convenience as to whether you wish to do medicals/biometrics in the UK. My own suggest would be medicals in UK - but that's just my impression possibly of how busy doctors are here and could be wrong.

You got the AOR five days ago - a veritable second in IRCC time.

 

[Dane Hooper]

I think it's purely a matter of convenience as to whether you wish to do medicals/biometrics in the UK. My own suggest would be medicals in UK - but that's just my impression possibly of how busy doctors are here and could be wrong.

You got the AOR five days ago - a veritable second in IRCC time.

I think this will be the way we go. Do the biometrics and Medical here in the UK.

Haha that's what I was thinking. Thank you so much for your help!