Adding spouse to OPNP application in process

[RainbowRaccoon]

Hello everyone, please help me out on this one if you have the most recent info/experience with it:

I got married 2 weeks ago while my PNP application is still in process (already a month over the 90-day processing time ...).

a) I am unsure if I have to add my wife to the application immediately, or do we have to wait until the marriage certificate will be issued - it can be another 8 weeks before we get it, so in this case I could (should?) already be nominated by the time I can add her.

b) If my wife gets successfully added to my PNP application as an accompanying dependant and can enter the PR application process with me - does this mean we will be granted PR status at the same time, or will I have to sponsor her AFTER I am granted PR?

c) If I cannot add her to my PNP any more, can I add her in the PR application after I get nominated?

d) And also - once I add her to my PNP application (or PR application), is she allowed to overstay her visit to Canada (she is from EU, which is visa exempt, but has the 6 months time-limit of visiting Canada).

I would appreciate your advice and thoughts on it ...

Cheers

 

[_MK_]

You should be able to add her to your PR app when i file federal application. Just call opportunities ontario to verify but i am pretty sure you dont have do anything now. Besides you dont have any proof at this point so keep your head down for now. When u apply include necessary proof and write letter to explain to CIC.

 

[RainbowRaccoon]

Thank you for your advice _MK_, I called Opportunities Ontario and finally got to talk to an operator instead only getting the machine. Was told to update my status electronically and send them a copy of my wife`s passport for now and add the proof of marriage as soon as it becomes available. They will get back to me if they will need more info. She also told me to write a letter to CIC explaining our situation. I guess we are in for some more waiting ...