Applying TRV for spouse with outland sponsorship in process.

[Asharmaa]

Hi forum,
I have recently submitted the file for my wife's outland sponsorship. I would like to apply for TRV for her, so we could spend some time together till the sponsorship is in processing stage.
Do I need to wait for AOR to apply for TRV or attaching the proof of payment for sponsorship processing fee and proofs of marriage like photographs and marriage certificate would suffice?

 

[scylla]

Hi forum,
I have recently submitted the file for my wife's outland sponsorship. I would like to apply for TRV for her, so we could spend some time together till the sponsorship is in processing stage.
Do I need to wait for AOR to apply for TRV or attaching the proof of payment for sponsorship processing fee and proofs of marriage like photographs and marriage certificate would suffice?

You can apply now. Note that TRVs have a high refusal rate when the spouse is Canadian since IRCC often suspects the applicant wants to use the TRV to try to move to Canada early. When you submit the TRV, the focus of your application needs to be on evidence that shows your wife has strong ties to her home country (e.g. proof of employment, property ownership, assets, etc.).

 

[Asharmaa]

Thanks Scylla, that helps. Else I would have to wait another couple of months waiting for AOR. Would keep the ties to home country aspect in mind before submitting the TRV application.
Though I still need to inform them about the spousal sponsorship application right?
So just the proof of payment would be sufficient for that?