Inland Sponsorship but out of status- HELP!!!

[Qui10]

hello. im checking spousal application-in canada requirements. it says police certificate. but im not got my nbi clearance from philippines ebacuse my passport expired and consultate wont renew because im out of status. my question - can me and my husband i proceed with application with expired old polic cert and explain the situation? i think once i have passport request by the cic i be able to get passport from my consulate then apply for nbi. but i dont know for sure. if anyone knows if i be able to get nbi cert with expired passport pls guide me. thanks to all who reply.