Can somebody please help:
I am a permanent resident since 2018, but started living in Canada in 2020. I want to sponsor my husband who resides in Nairobi currently, and we got married in December 2018. I relocated to Canada in 2020 because I didn't want to lose out on my PR status. I was unemployed all of 2020, and I flew down to see my husband for 3 months the same year. I returned to find work this year, and am still working. My questions/concerns:
1) Can I travel for longer periods after submitting my application? Do I need to stay in Canada while my spousal application is in process? Or just my intention to stay once the application is approved is good enough?
2) I read that I need to submit 2 applications to IRCC - Sponsorship application and Permanent Residency for my husband. Do I have to pay fees twice for him? I have filled out all forms as per the application package, and have all supporting documents ready including photos and sponsorship+explanation letter narrating our story from then till now.
3) As per IMM1344E, in case of ineligibility, is it better to withdraw application (all processing fees less $75 will be refunded) or do I continue with the PR application?
Thank you very much for your responses in advance!!!