As previously noted unless you plan on returning to Canada permanently for approximately the next year you can’t apply. You need to be in Canada when you submit your application.
Yes, I am planning to come to Canada ASAP. Btw, I created this to track the timelines and get some help from others who are in applying using the new online portal.
You have very recently asked about whether you actually need to be living in Canada to sponsor when you’ve already been told you have to which is why I responded. Timelines for sponsorship are tough to compare with others. The wait time are less than they were in the past 2 years when it was closer to 1.5-2 years but the immigration system is very overwhelmed so it is longer than it was prepandemic. Would plan for at least a year and if you get it earlier then that’s great.
