Hi Everyone. I joined this forum recently and have a question about Spousal sponsorship. Should I apply for INLAND or OUTLAND? I am in Canada and have PR card. My husband is not in Canada. I can either apply for a visitor visa for him, and apply for INLAND spousal sponsorship once he's in Canada, or apply for OUTLAND now. What're the pros and cons for each option? He has a job in our home country so the Work Permit in Canada isn't a priority for him.
Is it true that once he applies for INLAND, it's best for him to stay in Canada, otherwise it would affect the spousal sponsorship negatively?
Which one has a higher approval rate?
-He doesn't have a visa yet, so don't make plans based on something uncertain.
-Short form: apply outland.
-If he's going to remain in home country and work there until approved as PR, zero benefit in inland, some downsides.
-Yes, an inland application should mostly stay ... inland.
-I don't know that either has a different approval rate.
One small note, if he wishes to visit during the process, it
may be better to apply for the visitor's visa before the spousal app. Do that now whle you prepare the spousal app.