Thanks for the replies everyone. So my other questions are :
1) Can she enter Canada on a visitor visa after she has already applied for PR (through spousal sponsorship) ?
2) Also, if she already has a visitor visa , does it make any difference if she applies for PR from inside or outside Canada .
Note: Anyone with experience in this matter is welcomed to comment. I am trying to find the most efficient and safest way for my Fiance to join me here in Canada after we get married.
I'm going to give different answers from above, I think
@YVR123 and I may have understood your question or circumstances differently.
Note, this is somewhat hypothetical if your fiancee does not have a visitor visa.
Also, in all cases, the
sponsor must reside in Canada throughout the process - short trips abroad are okay, but application must be made from within Canada.
1) Yes, although note if she applies from outside Canada, that has to be the 'inland' process (in which case this question doesn't make that much sense).
2) Yes, it makes a difference - they are somewhat different. "Inland" - must apply from w/i Canada and reside in Canada throughout. There is possiblity of open work permit at some point during the process - although lately this seems to be quite close to end of process so minor advantage. "Outland" - can apply from inside or out Canada; not necessary to live together (can go in and out of Canada if visa); no open work permit possible.
