Current timline for receiving AOR for outland spousal sponsorship application? 2026

[MmNAmN]

What is the current timeline for receiving AOR for Outland spousal sponsorship applications?

I’m trying to estimate the total time from PR submission -> AOR -> OWP approval!

 

[waitinggame_can]

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, OWP is only provided for folks who are already in Canada?
Is your spouse in Canada but living at a different address? Is that why you applied for Outland?
AOR is usually a month from submission date.

 

[MmNAmN]

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, OWP is only provided for folks who are already in Canada?
Is your spouse in Canada but living at a different address? Is that why you applied for Outland?
AOR is usually a month from submission date.

There’s a new policy that allows dual intent even if you applied for outland sponsorship. This means that if you have a visitor visa, you can come to Canada. After you get your AOR, you can apply for OWP while you wait for PR.

 

[MmNAmN]

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, OWP is only provided for folks who are already in Canada?
Is your spouse in Canada but living at a different address? Is that why you applied for Outland?
AOR is usually a month from submission date.

It's been over a month since I submitted my application and I am still waiting for the AOR.