sophieee said:
Hi,
AFAIK Alberta is very generous and she would have health coverage as your married spouse even she has not got work permit. Please check it with the FAQ and/or with the official website.
There is an equal chance for an interview for further assessment in both ways, but according to what you said about your relationship and your proofs, I would not worry about that.
Check the outland processing times:
If you apply quickly, you have a good chance to have your wife's PR by July. But that's your call, you are aware of the risks and advantages, now you have to make the decision.
Good luck!
Thank you for the reply. We chose the inland route, such a hard decision! Looking forward to receipt of the OWP, then we can rest easy for a while. I mailed my box of papers last night, now we wait along with everyone else!
Date Application sent: Oct 28, 2015
Date Application received: Nov 2, 2015 (expected delivery Xpresspost)
Date AOR email received: N/A
Country of Origin: Ireland
Canadian City of Residence: Calgary
OWP sent (w/ application?) YES
Medical done (w/ application?) NO
Police check done (w/ application?) YES