Hello everyone,
Proactively creating a group for applicants planning to submit Outland spousal sponsorship file.
Proactively creating a group for applicants planning to submit Outland spousal sponsorship file.
February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship
- Thread starter Dhrumil shah
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I submitted mine on 19th Feb 2026. Let me know once you receive your AOR.
Did any of you plan to apply visitor visa for your spouse upon receiving AOR? Just wondering if I have already submitted PR application for my spouse, it is really difficult for them to prove temporary intent if the spouse has completed a degree and is not working? Just wondering if anyone is in a similar boat.
Is your information up to date? I absolutely realize that you can't trust information online but I can find several sources saying things similar to the following which I am pasting in:
Yes,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented more accommodating measures for temporary resident visas (visitor visas) for foreign nationals who have a spousal sponsorship application in progress.
As of early 2026, spousal visitor visas often benefit from faster processing times and high approval rates, with some reports indicating over 90% approval for applicants who have already submitted their Permanent Residence (PR) file.
Key Policy Changes and Considerations for 2026
- Faster Processing (30-Day Standard): Spousal visitor visas (Temporary Resident Visas - TRV) are often processed within a 30-day standard when the applicant has already received an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) for their sponsorship application.
- Dual Intent Recognition: Canadian immigration law permits "dual intent," meaning an applicant can legally intend to visit temporarily while also intending to immigrate permanently. Officers are instructed not to refuse a temporary visa simply because a PR application is in progress.
- Reduced Scrutiny of "Ties": While officers still assess if the applicant will leave, they are more lenient regarding "weak home ties" in the applicant's home country if a genuine, pending sponsorship application is documented.
- Documentation: To benefit from this, the visitor application should include the AOR for the sponsorship application.
I agree with you!
You can apply for PA's Visitor Visa after receiving AOR under Family Sponsorship. Dual Intent is allowed under this specific category. And, subsequently, OWP from inside Canada while waiting for a decision on the PR application.
Those who need confirmation or official information, please visit following link and scroll down to...
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...artner-children/track-update-application.html
You can apply for PA's Visitor Visa after receiving AOR under Family Sponsorship. Dual Intent is allowed under this specific category. And, subsequently, OWP from inside Canada while waiting for a decision on the PR application.
Those who need confirmation or official information, please visit following link and scroll down to...
"While you wait for a decision, your family member may be able to join you in Canada"
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...artner-children/track-update-application.html
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