I am currently studying in Ontario and my husband lives in Alberta. Should I Apply for Inland (Canada class) or Outland (Family class) sponsorship?

[armoured]

Well... google, chatgpt or a lawyer. Check it out. It's basic that outland and inland are not about the couple living together, but if they are in Canada.

I end here. Good luck to the couple.

No. You're completely wrong. This is a documented and simple thing. It is in the government's own instruction manual:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...rtner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html#who

Where you will see the simple and plain language: "Apply under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class (note: this means 'inland') if your spouse or common-law partner: lives with you in Canada.

They couldn't make it more plain. This is a specific requirement, living together.

It's stated even more specifically in the immigration regulations (that are referenced directly in the instructions I ref'd above):
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/page-18.html#h-687616

"Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class
123 For the purposes of subsection 12(1) of the Act, the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class is hereby prescribed as a class of persons who may become permanent residents on the basis of the requirements of this Division.

124 A foreign national is a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class if they

(a) are the spouse or common-law partner of a sponsor and cohabit with that sponsor in Canada; "

I think, barring any further idiocy and obstinance, we can consider this settled.

 

[canuck78]

Hi thanks everyone for your replies. My relationship is long term for five years before I got married. I came on study visa and then after meeting after lomg distance relationship, we decided to get married. My course is for 8 months and it will be completed in December 2025. I wanted to complete my education thats why i continue on studying. I am visiting my husband currently as i have my academic break.

Also, my residential address is not same as his.
As i was filling the checklist , it had multiple options and one option stated that if you want to apply and not stay together you might be interviewed.

Assume you will move to Alberta in December/January. Update your address when you move.

 

[Gur24]

Assume you will move to Alberta in December/January. Update your address when you move.

Yes. I will do that. But i was planning to apply for my PR now as i have completed PCC and other necessary documentation

 

[canuck78]

Yes. I will do that. But i was planning to apply for my PR now as i have completed PCC and other necessary documentation

That’s fine. Would indicate that you plan to move to Alberta at the end of your studies in December.

 

[Flyingfast]

Outland is for who is living abroad. You are in Canada, so you can apply inland.

I would suggest that you hire a representative to help you with the application. It can be very complex to fill out all the forms and organize the dossier to prove that your relationship is genuine.

1. What terrible advice! You have not right of appeal when you lodge inland. Also living apart I would file outland. Many people file outland while in Canada.
2. You don't need to waste $5000+ on a representative unless you have a complicated case!

 

[James Russo]

1. What terrible advice! You have not right of appeal when you lodge inland. Also living apart I would file outland. Many people file outland while in Canada.
2. You don't need to waste $5000+ on a representative unless you have a complicated case!

If the case is not complicated as you said, why would you be worried about an appeal option?

Also, I suggested hiring a representative because of the basic doubt. It's not easy to fill up all forms and do it without at least someone to review can cost months of delay. For example, here at this thread, a lot of wrong and confused ideas about inland and outland applications. Not everyone has enough time to dedicate to preparing a good application. I insist to who have never applied anything before: hire a representative or find a social worker who can help you with the application. Good luck everyone <3