RE: Spousal Application

[TharunReddy]

Hi
I am Canadian citizen (with OCI) getting married in Nov 2026 to Indian Citizen, she has visiting Canada visa expiring in July 2027, back then she got her visa for her brother's graduation,
I will be applying sponsorship in Dec 2026, and planning to bring her in Apr 2027, please share your expertise

1. Can she travel in Apr as her visa is expiring in July as the visa expiration is less than 6 months
2. if she comes here, can i apply for Spousal Work permit immediately she arrives
   
   I really appreciate if you can spend few mins for your valuable suggestions
   
   Thanks

 

[canuck78]

Hi
I am Canadian citizen (with OCI) getting married in Nov 2026 to Indian Citizen, she has visiting Canada visa expiring in July 2027, back then she got her visa for her brother's graduation,
I will be applying sponsorship in Dec 2026, and planning to bring her in Apr 2027, please share your expertise

1. Can she travel in Apr as her visa is expiring in July as the visa expiration is less than 6 months
2. if she comes here, can i apply for Spousal Work permit immediately she arrives
   
   I really appreciate if you can spend few mins for your valuable suggestions
   
   Thanks

1. Like any visitor her entry is always dependent on interview at the border. There is no 6 month rule for visitor trying to visit Canada.
2. If the spousal sponsorship had received AOR can apply for OWP once in Canada.

 

[TharunReddy]

1. Like any visitor her entry is always dependent on interview at the border. There is no 6 month rule for visitor trying to visit Canada.
2. If the spousal sponsorship had received AOR can apply for OWP once in Canada.

Appreciate your quick response

1.she got visa back in 2023, if she comes when her visa is about to expire, will there be any flags. but she still have valid reason to stay with em
2. since there is no rule as you mentioned, Can she come to Canada with visiting visa in Apr and then can we apply immediately for OWP since her application will be Outland