Inland Process

[Rahsam]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for an advice on an inland process. My husband is a British citizen and I am a Canadian citizen. We are planning on doing an inland process. Is it a good idea? How long does it take? I so heard he can apply for a work permit while he waits for his approval, I thought that was a good idea. Any advices would help. thank you

 

[MilesAway]

Inland takes about 2 years. Outland for a British citizen takes less than a year. You can apply for a work permit inland, but almost everyone on here would recommend applying outland as it is significantly faster than inland. Outland also gives you the freedom to travel or leave the country if need be.

 

[Radium]

Hello everyone, I'm looking for an advice on an inland process. My husband is a British citizen and I am a Canadian citizen. We are planning on doing an inland process. Is it a good idea? How long does it take? I so heard he can apply for a work permit while he waits for his approval, I thought that was a good idea. Any advices would help. thank you

I would strongly recommend to apply Inland. You have rightly said applying Inland gives Work Permit while you wait for the outcome. The spouse is generally given "2 years open work permit" (make sure your spouse's passport isn't expiring in less than 2 years of applying the work permit because CIC won't grant WP beyond passport expiry date)
Second, though the Present processing time isn't that great but it's better to wait together while living in the same country, city and house than miles apart. I have read couples stories those applied outland and had to wait longer than anticipated. It becomes very hard to live on your own without having your spouse on your side.

 

[Radium]

Inland takes about 2 years. Outland for a British citizen takes less than a year. You can apply for a work permit inland, but almost everyone on here would recommend applying outland as it is significantly faster than inland. Outland also gives you the freedom to travel or leave the country if need be.

There is no restriction in travelling or leaving Canada while your Inland file is under processing.
I have myself visited the states for vacations and my home country for a good amount of time without having any troubles at the port of entry. CBSA always asks few standard questions and that's with every person entering Canada who's not a citizen. So it's just a notion and nothing more.

 

[MilesAway]

You can apply outland and be in Canada.

People have left Canada and returned with an inland application in process, however you are taking your chances with CBSA. If you need to be away without your spouse, CIC could decide that you are in violation of the cohabitation requirement for inland applicants. It is your choice of course.

 

[Ponga]

There is no restriction in travelling or leaving Canada while your Inland file is under processing.
I have myself visited the states for vacations and my home country for a good amount of time without having any troubles at the port of entry. CBSA always asks few standard questions and that's with every person entering Canada who's not a citizen. So it's just a notion and nothing more.

While this is technically correct; there is nothing stopping an Inland applicant from leaving Canada, the potential problem lies with the re-entry into Canada.

If the person is denied re-entry, their Inland application is cancelled.

It would be wise for anyone considering this, to educate themselves on CIC's `Dual Intent' assessment...and make sure that you can show strong ties back to your home country! Most Inland applicants can't really offer that solid proof, because they are now `living' in Canada.

Bottom line- If the CBSA officer isn't convinced that the Inland applicant will voluntarily leave Canada if their PR is denied...they're probably not going to be allowed back into Canada after their trip.

 

[Rahsam]

Thank you everyone for your inputs. It helps a lot. I was also wondering, how many pictures do you think are enough to send for proof, what other things can we send as a prof. And also do we send the work permit application together with the PR process or separate ?

 

[Rahsam]

You can apply outland and be in Canada.

People have left Canada and returned with an inland application in process, however you are taking your chances with CBSA. If you need to be away without your spouse, CIC could decide that you are in violation of the cohabitation requirement for inland applicants. It is your choice of course.

What if both of us went on a vacation together, would that still be risky, even though we are together?

 

[scylla]

What if both of us went on a vacation together, would that still be risky, even though we are together?

Always some risk he may not be allowed back into Canada if he leaves - no matter how small. There's no way to eliminate the risk entirely.

As others have said, apply outland.

 

[Rahsam]

Hello everyone , I have sent in the application form all complete. The person that helped me fill up the application printed out the reciept fees and told me that the fees were 1,040 and that's what I send in. I was just in the website and it states different amount I believe. It will really suck for my application to be sent back. My question is, would it be possible just to mail them another dee reciept with the right amount of money or its too late and I should waite for my application to be returned. If it helps, we have applied I land. Ohhhh this is so frustrating.

 

[VioletBlue]

$1040 IS the correct amount...

Sponsorship application $75
Prin ipal applicant (spouse or common law partner) -
$475
RPRF - $490

It all comes to grand Total of $1040

 

[Rahsam]

$1040 IS the correct amount...

Sponsorship application $75
Prin ipal applicant (spouse or common law partner) -
$475
RPRF - $490

It all comes to grand Total of $1040

Thank you so much for responding . I think I was just reading something else . This whole application process is almost frustarting . I'm glad for this website

 

[MilesAway]

If you did apply inland (which will take about 2 years, versus somewhere around 5-10 months for outland), you should have included an application for an OWP as well. Did you?

 

[Rahsam]

If you did apply inland (which will take about 2 years, versus somewhere around 5-10 months for outland), you should have included an application for an OWP as well. Did you?

Yes we included that. Hopefully everything goes well

 

[Rahsam]

Does anyone know if there is a section for 2016 inland applicant. I saw one for 2014, 2015 I. This group. Just wondering if there is one for the year 2016?