Outland spousal PR sponsorship
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Hi Guys I have applied for Spousal PR initially under Outside of Canada on June 2023 and my visa office is New Delhi. My wife entered Canada in November 2023 and now on SOWP in Canada. Couple of days back my wife has received passport request and in that they advised if in Canada raise a webform requesting for virtual landing, i have used this link https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Application and selected option Add a document to your application, once i submitted i received an acknowledgement email (Automated) back from the New Delhi VO. So my question here is is it ok if i get the acknowledgement that the webform was submitted successfully as i dont see any update yet stating the enquiry is received as its just been 2 days. I am just worried because the VO gave us only 5 days deadline to inform if in Canada. Can anyone advise if you have been in similar situation and how did things go after , would love to hear & advise if i missed anything from my side. Your perspective would add real value to the conversation—thank you for sharing your insight so generously in advance
Need help with spousal PR application — I got my PR last year but moved to the US on H4
Hey everyone,
I could really use some guidance from folks who’ve been through something similar.
I received my Canadian PR in November 2023, stayed in Canada for a few months, opened a bank account, got my driver’s licence, and then moved to the US after getting married. I’m now in the US on an H4 visa (dependent).
I’m planning to apply for my wife’s spousal PR (sponsorship) and I’m a bit confused about how to proceed since my situation is kind of in-between.
Here are my two main questions:
1. Is this considered an inland or outland application?
I still have an active Canadian address (my friend’s place) and a Canadian bank account. Technically, I’m not living in Canada right now, but I’ve read it’s easier if the sponsor is “in Canada.” Should I list my Canadian address or be upfront about living in the US on H4?
2. Financial proof concern:
I don’t have a formal job right now I mostly trade crypto. Because of that, I don’t keep large amounts in my bank account regularly. For the application, should I temporarily maintain around $15K CAD in my Canadian account to show stability, or will that raise questions?
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who’s gone through a similar cross-border PR situation or dealt with CIC nuances on “residency” for sponsors.
Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone,
I could really use some guidance from folks who’ve been through something similar.
I received my Canadian PR in November 2023, stayed in Canada for a few months, opened a bank account, got my driver’s licence, and then moved to the US after getting married. I’m now in the US on an H4 visa (dependent).
I’m planning to apply for my wife’s spousal PR (sponsorship) and I’m a bit confused about how to proceed since my situation is kind of in-between.
Here are my two main questions:
1. Is this considered an inland or outland application?
I still have an active Canadian address (my friend’s place) and a Canadian bank account. Technically, I’m not living in Canada right now, but I’ve read it’s easier if the sponsor is “in Canada.” Should I list my Canadian address or be upfront about living in the US on H4?
2. Financial proof concern:
I don’t have a formal job right now I mostly trade crypto. Because of that, I don’t keep large amounts in my bank account regularly. For the application, should I temporarily maintain around $15K CAD in my Canadian account to show stability, or will that raise questions?
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who’s gone through a similar cross-border PR situation or dealt with CIC nuances on “residency” for sponsors.
Thanks in advance!
wrong section, this is Express Entry. Ask under the right relevant section.
You cannot sponsor your spouse until after you have moved to Canada to live here permanently.
There are no nuances for residency for sponsors. You have to be physically living in Canada to qualify to sponsor.
What if at the time of application I am in Canada and then move back to US?
Sorry about that could you please point me in the right direction or forum link thank you
No good. Won't work.
You have to continue living in Canada while the application is being processed and until a decision is made. If you aren't ready to make a permanent move to Canada then you aren't going to be in a position to sponsor your spouse for PR. You'll need to wait until you actually really move to Canada to live here. Make sure you don't fall out of compliance with the residency obligation in the mean time.
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