Inland spousal sponsorship
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I am a Permanent Resident of New Foundland. My husband resides in Quebec for a closed work Permit expiring 2027. I want to sponsor him to come to me in Newfoundland under inland spousal. We got married July of 2025 and we are in a BF/GF for 1 year.
My question :
1. Does cohabitation is required for spousal sponsorship? Meaning he needs to move with me before we apply?
2. How long is the process if we apply for open work permit?
Please help. Thank you
My question :
1. Does cohabitation is required for spousal sponsorship? Meaning he needs to move with me before we apply?
2. How long is the process if we apply for open work permit?
Please help. Thank you
1. Cohabitation is required for inland applications. You can still apply Outland while in Canada
2. A few months but can be longer. Would suggest you apply after AOR and your spouse moves to Newfoundland. Once he moves he needs to update his address. If he has more ties to Newfoundland, like being on a lease or employed, that will also help. You want to show that he will be moving to Newfoundland because you are applying to sponsor him outside Quebec.
If you apply before you are living together - outland.
@canuck78 suggests only applying after spouse moves to Newfoundland. I do not know whether that is best (or not) - but would suggest he move as soon as feasible (whether or not applying before) and advise them as soon as move is complete. Regardless, MUST make it clear that intent is for spouse to join you in Newfoundland and will be moving there (preferably prior to becoming a PR).
Other than this aspect, I do not see big difference betwixt inland or outland. There may be differences in eligibility for healthcare insurance prior to spouse becoming a PR.
How long would it take for an open work permit? If everything submitted completely just an estimate.
IRCC is unpredictable. Your OWP can be approved from 1 to 4 months. Or maybe you never get it - you can request for refund after PR if this happen.
Poorly written on my part but meant to suggest souse moves during the application process. As soon as it is possible given the Quebec element.
On that I agree, I did read yours to mean applying only after moving to Newfoundland (and it seems we agree perhaps not necessary although could be beneficial - we still have very little info on how much IRCC is 'checking' on this issue).
Assume the concern is that the spouse can’t work in Newfoundland until they get the OWP. Living in Quebec complicates the application a bit more so would suggest relocating when they get the OWP or if processing for the OWP is taking many months would still suggest moving to ensure there is no concern that they will settle in Quebec. There are of course some variables. If the primary income earner is in Newfoundland, they own a home in Newfoundland and not in Quebec, etc. could also show why they will be settling outside Quebec.
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