Express Entry Vs Applying through Spouse

[sabasiddiqi]

Hello,

I am currently on work permit in Canada after completing my Masters here. My husband lives here too and holds PR. Was wondering if I should apply through Express Entry or my Spouse. Any idea about processing times and which one takes less time.

Thanks

 

[vensak]

go for Spousal sponsorship. You are there on a PGWP so you will apply as an inland. With that you can get spousal work permit so you can calmly wait. There will be no hustle with ITA or other things. And you can do it right now.

EE would only be interesting for you if you have lot of points and are sure to get ITA.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello,

I am currently on work permit in Canada after completing my Masters here. My husband lives here too and holds PR. Was wondering if I should apply through Express Entry or my Spouse. Any idea about processing times and which one takes less time.

Thanks

Hi

Where are you from? Spousal is generally easier and cheaper, as there are no education/work/language requirements.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

go for Spousal sponsorship. You are there on a PGWP so you will apply as an inland. With that you can get spousal work permit so you can calmly wait. There will be no hustle with ITA or other things. And you can do it right now.

EE would only be interesting for you if you have lot of points and are sure to get ITA.

OP can apply outland. If the PGWP is valid for a few years, outland may be the better option because OP can leave Canada while the app processes without risking the app.

 

[vensak]

OP can apply outland. If the PGWP is valid for a few years, outland may be the better option because OP can leave Canada while the app processes without risking the app.

Outland is a bit faster but outland does not give an OWP. Inland does give him right for OWP. And depending how much PGWP has he left he can keep that WP and apply for spousal OWP like 3-4 months before he will run out.
Unlike in the past now even inland applications are a bit faster.
And Inland is exactly for cases like his - somebody already living in Canada who is already well established in Canada.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Outland is a bit faster but outland does not give an OWP. Inland does give him right for OWP. And depending how much PGWP has he left he can keep that WP and apply for spousal OWP like 3-4 months before he will run out.
Unlike in the past now even inland applications are a bit faster.
And Inland is exactly for cases like his - somebody already living in Canada who is already well established in Canada.

As I said, if the PGWP is valid for long enough, outland is generally the better option. The person can already work and can leave Canada without risking the inland app.

Not sure what you mean by your last statement. Inland is for anyone in Canada who chooses to apply that way, regardless of establishment.

 

[vensak]

As I said, if the PGWP is valid for long enough, outland is generally the better option. The person can already work and can leave Canada without risking the inland app.

Not sure what you mean by your last statement. Inland is for anyone in Canada who chooses to apply that way, regardless of establishment.

1. you do not know how long his PGWP will be valid (it is not mentioned when he completed his Master degree and it is also not stated how long did he study in Canada). So we do not know if he has 2 years or just like 2-3 months left.
2. Inland application has much more sense for somebody who is living longer here as opposed to somebody that has just arrived. Those that are established (just like his case) will have much less problem to wait some time for the OWP and then for PR itself.
But of course technically anybody can send out inland application.

Also for some reason people look down on inland applications. Yes they are longer than outland applications but the time difference is not that big. The most random part is the security check itself and that is something that one cannot influence.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

1. you do not know how long his PGWP will be valid (it is not mentioned when he completed his Master degree and it is also not stated how long did he study in Canada). So we do not know if he has 2 years or just like 2-3 months left.
2. Inland application has much more sense for somebody who is living longer here as opposed to somebody that has just arrived. Those that are established (just like his case) will have much less problem to wait some time for the OWP and then for PR itself.
But of course technically anybody can send out inland application.

Also for some reason people look down on inland applications. Yes they are longer than outland applications but the time difference is not that big. The most random part is the security check itself and that is something that one cannot influence.

1. No, I don't know how long, hence why I said "if the PGWP is valid for long enough". Given that OP just graduated a few months ago, safe to say it is valid for awhile.

2. Still don't know why you think that. It really makes no difference whether the person has been here for 3 years or 3 weeks.

No one looks down on inland apps. It is simply that an outland app allows for more freedom in leaving Canada.