You can be inside Canada but apply as OUTLAND. This is usually a better option (depends on the country you are from).greekhero said:Hi experts,
If my wife and I both live in Canada, do I have to apply PR within Canada? But the processing time is too slow when apply PR in Canada.
Thanks really appreciated, may I know how I can find out which contry of origins is eligible. Is there a link in CIC or something, thank you againspaceexp said:You can be inside Canada but apply as OUTLAND. This is usually a better option (depends on the country you are from).
I think you didn't understand me right. No matter which country you are from, you can be INSIDE Canada but apply OUTLAND. If Outland processing time for your country is fast, most members of this forum would recommend you the outland option. You can check the processing times for different countries here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.aspgreekhero said:Thanks really appreciated, may I know how I can find out which contry of origins is eligible. Is there a link in CIC or something, thank you again
Thank you very much. But I find below choice, so I need to use the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada—Spouse or Common-Law Partner. but submit the application package to outside visa Office say Beijing China? Sorry maybe it's a stupid question.spaceexp said:I think you didn't understand me right. No matter which country you are from, you can be INSIDE Canada but apply OUTLAND. If Outland processing time for your country is fast, most members of this forum would recommend you the outland option. You can check the processing times for different countries here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp
Bear in mind that the processing time depends on your case, so the time shown on cic website might not be applied to you (it may be faster or slower, depending on your case).
Let's start from the beginning. Is your wife a Canadian citizen/PR? Which country are you from?greekhero said:Thank you very much. But I find below choice, so I need to use the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada—Spouse or Common-Law Partner. but submit the application package to outside visa Office say Beijing China? Sorry maybe it's a stupid question.
1. Get the application package
If your spouse or partner lives with you in Canada, use the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada—Spouse or Common-Law Partner. Note: if a child of your spouse or partner is also living with you in Canada, they may be included on the application if they meet the definition of dependent child.
OR,
If your spouse, partner or dependent child lives outside Canada, use the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class.
If we approve you as a sponsor, the CPC will send your family member's application to a Canadian visa office to be processed.
She is PR, I am from China. Both of us currently live in Canadaspaceexp said:Let's start from the beginning. Is your wife a Canadian citizen/PR? Which country are you from?
As I see, processing time for Beijing is 9 months (although this can be misleading). In my opinion, you should check the tread for China: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t80896.0.htmlgreekhero said:She is PR, I am from China. Both of us currently live in Canada
Thanks but should the form applied to the ppl currently living outside the canada?spaceexp said:As I see, processing time for Beijing is 9 months (although this can be misleading). In my opinion, you should check the tread for China: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t80896.0.html
They will probably be able to advice you is it better to apply outland or inland, although according to the processing times I would think outland is better.
So, read the whole package for China (this is for outland application, the link includes all the forms, and the country specific guide-China): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp
Then ask if you have any questions directly on the China thread, they may be able to help more.
Once more, you CAN apply outland although you are currently inside Canada. Outland just means it will be processed outside Canada, not that you have to be outside Canada. If you want to apply inland there is another set of forms.greekhero said:Thanks but should the form applied to the ppl currently living outside the canada?
spaceexp said:Once more, you CAN apply outland although you are currently inside Canada. Outland just means it will be processed outside Canada, not that you have to be outside Canada. If you want to apply inland there is another set of forms.
I completely understand why you are confused, but as I know even though you do live with your wife in Canada, you can still apply as if you don't. I think you should try and ask again at the China forum thread, I posted the link for you before.greekhero said:Thanks for your patience, but CIC let me to choose whether we are currently living together in Canada please see below, if I use the choose " the partner or spouse lives with you in Canada, it will give me the page to apply the PR within Canada. Not sure If I need to use the form under "If your spouse, partner or dependent child lives outside Canada" so as to apply through the visa office in Beijing.
Link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-how.asp
1. Get the application package
If your spouse or partner lives with you in Canada, use the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada—Spouse or Common-Law Partner. Note: if a child of your spouse or partner is also living with you in Canada, they may be included on the application if they meet the definition of dependent child.
OR,
If your spouse, partner or dependent child lives outside Canada, use the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class.
Another member asked what I think is the same question here: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/sponsor-application-package-confusion-t259763.0.htmlgreekhero said:Thanks for your patience, but CIC let me to choose whether we are currently living together in Canada please see below, if I use the choose " the partner or spouse lives with you in Canada, it will give me the page to apply the PR within Canada. Not sure If I need to use the form under "If your spouse, partner or dependent child lives outside Canada" so as to apply through the visa office in Beijing.
Link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-how.asp
1. Get the application package
If your spouse or partner lives with you in Canada, use the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada—Spouse or Common-Law Partner. Note: if a child of your spouse or partner is also living with you in Canada, they may be included on the application if they meet the definition of dependent child.
OR,
If your spouse, partner or dependent child lives outside Canada, use the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class.