I apologize if these questions have been asked and answered prior...
I'm a Canadian citizen living in Canada and was born here. My fiance is a South Korean citizen and has been working in Canada on work permits for the last two years. We plan on marrying next year (in Canada) and continue living in Canada afterwards (together after marriage). My fiance is already applying for permanent residency (Canadian Experience Class) and has recently completed the medical assessment. I'm not certain what the safest approach is to allow her to continue living in Canada and pursue residency/citizenship.
After marriage will she be relying on renewed work permits until she is sponsored in order to legally reside in Canada?
Or is she allowed to live & work in Canada legally after the application is submitted (Application for Permanent Residence from within Canada – Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class (IMM 5289) with or without work permits?
If she is denied permanent residency (Canadian Experience Class) can she still live in Canada on the basis that the family sponsorship application is submitted?
In terms of a timeline I've read that inland spouse sponsorship would take around 12-18 months, and would provide permanent residency there after. How many years after PR is attained would it take to attain citizenship? I'm confused with the new laws.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm a Canadian citizen living in Canada and was born here. My fiance is a South Korean citizen and has been working in Canada on work permits for the last two years. We plan on marrying next year (in Canada) and continue living in Canada afterwards (together after marriage). My fiance is already applying for permanent residency (Canadian Experience Class) and has recently completed the medical assessment. I'm not certain what the safest approach is to allow her to continue living in Canada and pursue residency/citizenship.
After marriage will she be relying on renewed work permits until she is sponsored in order to legally reside in Canada?
Or is she allowed to live & work in Canada legally after the application is submitted (Application for Permanent Residence from within Canada – Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class (IMM 5289) with or without work permits?
If she is denied permanent residency (Canadian Experience Class) can she still live in Canada on the basis that the family sponsorship application is submitted?
In terms of a timeline I've read that inland spouse sponsorship would take around 12-18 months, and would provide permanent residency there after. How many years after PR is attained would it take to attain citizenship? I'm confused with the new laws.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
