No matter if you're inside or outside Canada when you submit the application, you 100% want to do an OUTLAND application that will be processed at the London visa office.Lucy M said:
The worst thing a visa-exempt applicant can do while in Canada, is submit an inland app. Times are getting worse and worse, now at 16 months for stage 1 + 8 months for stage 2 = 2 years to get your PR.
A straightforward app through London visa office can be done in 8-10 months total. So even if you're residing in Canada at the time, still definitely submit an OUTLAND application.
It doesn't matter. You can always change your address anytime during the processing.
Again not necessary. It's better to apply now with your maiden name, then update all your documents to your married name after you get PR.
Yet again not necessary. There is no minimum income required for sponsorship. He will include info from his 2013 taxes, and can indicate the type of job he expects to get when he returns to Canada.
Assuming you make the right choice and apply outland, you are supposed to do the medical UPFRONT so submit it along with the application.
If you're pregnant and don't want to do x-ray, the medical portion of your PR application will basically go on-hold and sit there until you finish it.
In general, I can see if you don't want to to submit the app while traveling as it can be hard to gather all the required documents. My best advise if you want to wait until you get back to Canada, is to
1. Once back in Canada in March, submit your OUTLAND application asap
2. Submit it before you get pregnant so you can do the full medical exam upfront
3. Don't waste time waiting for updated docs in your married name, just submit everything in maiden name
but I really need my work permit done before my baby born! Please help, I am appreciated it!