Please advise..best option for my spouse

[moonlightshadow]

Hi,
My spouse applied for citizenship (AOR received); she lives in Canada and work there. Her dossier seems quite in good shape in so far.

In the meantime I just got a position abroad for a year work contract. This is more solid income and prospect for the family.

We agreed it is best to stay together as family and it would not be wise to drop the option abroad.

Problem is the citizenship application consequences. Should my spouse leave Canada to join me abroad, we are concerned it will delay if not jeopardize the citizenship application.

Can someone please offer some route or path forward to keep some chances for my spouse to stay on track for citizenship application, should my spouse join me abroad.

Your help is very much appreciated.

 

[moonlightshadow]

BTW, I am Canadian citizen myself if this can potentially help.

 

[wilson]

• Your spouse is allowed to travel outside Canada while her citizenship application is pending.
  
  
• Maintain PR status:
  She must continue to meet the requirements for maintaining her permanent resident status, including the minimum physical presence in Canada, anticipating possible delays in the application process.
  
  
• Keep communication lines open:
  Ensure she can receive mail and online communications from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) while she is away.
  
  
• Be prepared to return for the Oath:
  She will need to be in Canada to attend the Oath of Citizenship ceremony. If she receives an invitation while abroad, she'll need to inform IRCC and make arrangements for her return.
  
  
• No need to notify IRCC of travel:
  She doesn't need to specifically notify IRCC of her travel plans, but she should be prepared to provide updates if required.
  
  
• Potential delays:
  While travel is permitted, it's important to be aware that missing communications or deadlines due to being outside the country could potentially delay her citizenship.