Spousal PR application and visiting visa simultaneously

[borgdrone]

Hi Folks,

I have a situation where a PR holder, who is in Canada, is getting married abroad. After marriage, the spouse would like to move to and reside in Canada as quickly as possible. The family sponsorship for the spouse is obviously the way to do that. However, considering the processing times, can the PR holder get his spouse over on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) while the PR sponsorship is going on in the background?. What is better-
1. apply for a TRV visiting visa first and then family sponsorship, when the spouse is in Canada?
2. apply family sponsorship first and then apply for a TRV?
3. Just do the family sponsorship and not bother with a TRV at all?

Any advise is appreciated.

 

[canuck78]

Hi Folks,

I have a situation where a PR holder, who is in Canada, is getting married abroad. After marriage, the spouse would like to move to and reside in Canada as quickly as possible. The family sponsorship for the spouse is obviously the way to do that. However, considering the processing times, can the PR holder get his spouse over on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) while the PR sponsorship is going on in the background?. What is better-
1. apply for a TRV visiting visa first and then family sponsorship, when the spouse is in Canada?
2. apply family sponsorship first and then apply for a TRV?
3. Just do the family sponsorship and not bother with a TRV at all?

Any advise is appreciated.

1. Applying before marriage has the best chance of approval because they don’t have strong family ties before getting married. They would need to get the TRV begore getting married. If still processing g they’d need to advise IRCC of the change of marital status. I would apply 4-6 months before marriage if possible because it can take months to get response. Chance of TRV approval increases if the spouse has good longterm employment, has previous international travel to countries like US, UK, Australia, etc., owns property, has good personal savings, etc. Approval varies based on country. For example if applying from countries like Lebanon, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, Yemen, etc. chances of approval will likely be lower than other countries.

2. That is also an option. There is no harm In trying. There does seem to be a better approval chance as application progresses although there are no set rules. Precovid getting a TRV for a spouse married to a Canadian citizen or PR was extremely low. It has gotten better since Covid and IRCC has been talking about family reunification so approval rates may get higher. It is tough to predict so better to check back closer to the application.

3. no harm trying.

 

[borgdrone]

Thank you for the advise. if I understood correctly

1. Apply for a TRV well before the marriage. In this case, who provides a sponsor/invite letter for the TRV applicant?. Is the sponsor/invite letter not mandatory? Can a TRV application be made without one?

2. After the applicant is in Canada, apply for a family sponsorship

3. At the end of the 6 month period apply for an extension (if need be)

Please confirm if I got this right.

 

[borgdrone]

Just need a confirmation please.

 

[armoured]

Thank you for the advise. if I understood correctly

1. Apply for a TRV well before the marriage. In this case, who provides a sponsor/invite letter for the TRV applicant?. Is the sponsor/invite letter not mandatory? Can a TRV application be made without one?

I'd suggest reading the instructions for the TRV. There is no sponsorship for a TRV - the applicant applies. Sponsor letter not mandatory, but may help. There is a forum here for TRVs where you can look.

2. After the applicant is in Canada, apply for a family sponsorship

3. At the end of the 6 month period apply for an extension (if need be)

If the trv is granted, yes, you can do this.