Could I work in the USA while my spouse (applicant) stays in Canada studying?

[criveros]

I'm sponsoring my spouse who is an international student.

I work in software development and I'm thinking of taking a job in NYC. My spouse would have to stay in Canada while the process goes through and she gets PR.

Could I work in the states or is that too risky?

 

[scylla]

As long as you are sponsoring your spouse outland and assuming you are a citizen, it shouldn't be an issue. You'll need to provide evidence to show that you plan to relocate to Canada once PR is approved.

 

[criveros]

I'm sponsoring Inland, we are both in Canada at the moment.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I'm sponsoring Inland, we are both in Canada at the moment.

Inland requires that you be cohabiting in Canada. If you move to the US during the process, expect that IRCC will find out and refuse your app.

 

[Rob_TO]

I have seen another person's inland app rejected due to the sponsor living in another city in Canada for work during the application process.

If you intend to take a job in NYC, you would have to withdraw your inland app and re-submit an OUTLAND app from scratch.

And even after she gets PR status, keep in mind Conditional PR/condition 51 requiring you to continue cohabiting with your partner, may still be in effect (although this rule may be repealed shortly)

 

[scylla]

I'm sponsoring Inland, we are both in Canada at the moment.

In that case it will absolutely be a problem. You must either remain in Canada - or apply outland instead.

 

[screech339]

I'm sponsoring my spouse who is an international student.

I work in software development and I'm thinking of taking a job in NYC. My spouse would have to stay in Canada while the process goes through and she gets PR.

Could I work in the states or is that too risky?

Not a good idea. A friend of mine applied inland for his spouse and worked outside Canada during the process. Of course, the application was naturally denied on account that he was not living with his spouse inside Canada.

I warned him that this was going to happen. Being a moron, he repeats the application inland again and continues to work outside Canada. He says he will come back for sure in 5-6 months time for good or sooner if there is an problem with the application. Sure whatever bud. He is not being fair to his wife while she stays by herself in Canada and continues to jeopardize the application the 2nd time.

 

[Sneakydriver]

I'm sponsoring my spouse who is an international student.

I work in software development and I'm thinking of taking a job in NYC. My spouse would have to stay in Canada while the process goes through and she gets PR.

Could I work in the states or is that too risky?

What is the nationality of your spouse? Outlands applications are done within 6 months for us citizens and Europeans.