Can I sponsor the spouse for PR while working outside Canada ?

[shrutisharma2891]

Hi,

I currently have a valid PR but I do not work in Canada. I am working in the US on H1B visa. Can I still sponsor my spouse for PR ?
I live in Canada but working remotely for the US firm.

Thanks
Shruti

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I currently have a valid PR but I do not work in Canada. I am working in the US on H1B visa. Can I still sponsor my spouse for PR ?
I live in Canada but working remotely for the US firm.

Thanks
Shruti

Are you spending all your time in Canada? If so then yes you can sponsor your spouse.

 

[shrutisharma2891]

Are you spending all your time in Canada? If so then yes you can sponsor your spouse.

How many days/ months is the minimum requirement ?

 

[canuck78]

How many days/ months is the minimum requirement ?

There is no exact amount. If you are in the US regularly or go on vacation that can all be an issue. How many days are out out of Canada approximately during 1 year. Assume you have paid your US taxes first so your Canadian income on your NOA will also appear quite low. In general CIC wants to also make sure they are approving people who plan on living in Canada.

 

[Copingwithlife]

How many days/ months is the minimum requirement ?

If you’re asking what’s the minimum requirement, you’re probably not spending enough time
When you say you’re “ living “ here that sounds like the majority of the time

 

[canuck78]

If you’re asking what’s the minimum requirement, you’re probably not spending enough time
When you say you’re “ living “ here that sounds like the majority of the time

Even majority of the time is not enough.

 

[k.h.p.]

Hi,

I currently have a valid PR but I do not work in Canada. I am working in the US on H1B visa. Can I still sponsor my spouse for PR ?
I live in Canada but working remotely for the US firm.

Thanks
Shruti

You must be living in Canada. If you are regularly outside of Canada working, there will be issues as IRCC will consider you not to be resident in Canada.