Sponsoring wife who is US asylum applicant

[starwarsfan]

Hi everyone,

I recently got my PR through CEC and wanted to sponsor my fiancee to come join me in Canada. She is currently in the US on F-1 OPT (temporary work visa after studies), but also applied for asylum last year which is currently in processing.

Do you think this would cause any issues if I get married in the US and then start (outland) family sponsorship application for my wife afterwards?

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone,

I recently got my PR through CEC and wanted to sponsor my fiancee to come join me in Canada. She is currently in the US on F-1 OPT (temporary work visa after studies), but also applied for asylum last year which is currently in processing.

Do you think this would cause any issues if I get married in the US and then start (outland) family sponsorship application for my wife afterwards?

There's no issue from Canada's perspective as long as you have a strong application and strong relationships proof.

On the US side, she should make sure she knows what happens if she abandons the claim and comes to Canada after getting PR and if this will trigger any bans.

 

[starwarsfan]

Thanks a ton @scylla !