Sponsorship to Canada when we both live in the US

[GK]

I'm new to this forum and I hope someone can guide us in the right direction.  I'm Swedish citizen and my wife is Canadian.  We both live in the United States since 4 years back.  We have decided to move to Canada within the near future.

Now to the question – how can my wife sponsor me from outside the country?  My wife has not have an income for 12 month, she doesn't have job offer in Canada or other proof of “intention to return to Canada”.  My in-laws live in Canada – is it possible for my in-laws to co-sign a sponsor application?

Does anyone have some experience of this process?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!

[TaaDow]

A Canadian Citizen can sponsor their spouse while residing anywhere in the world. The only thing required is some form of proof that the sponsor intends to return to Canada once the process is complete.

Proof can include:
Lease or Purchase agreement for planned residence
Job offer letters
Letter from family/friends that will provide accomodation if applicable

But overall there is very little emphasis put on this point.

[GK]

Thanks "TaaDow" for your help.  Would you think a letter from my wife's former employer in Canada, stating she would be offered a job once she return to Canada is enough.  This would not be a job offer per say, but would proof she would get a job whenever we move to Canada. 

[TaaDow]

Couldn't Hurt...

Again, proof of intent to return to Canada is a very minor point as it is very hard to prove.

[martha marita]

good answer.  One question does this apply to permanent resident? with a PR

[hypnotic8]

No, it doesn't apply to permanent residents. Only Canadian citizens can sponsor from abroad.