Inland vs Outland - Sponsor Common-law spouse both presently living in the US

[Audrey Schumann]

Hello,

Need following answers to my sponsorship as a Canadian born (dual) citizen. I live in US for 6 years as a US citizen.

What's best for this situation to sponsor my common-law partner of 3 years? We are both presently outland, I plan to return to Canada in a few month permanently and my partner will be joining me (he will be a visitor). We will be both living with my parents.

Q: Should I sponsor him Outland, if so can we both travel to Canada in a few months while the application is going through? Can we both travel back to US during his time in case of family emergency? Can he apply for OWP?
Q: Should I sponsor him Inland? Should we wait until I'm home to apply to sponsor him inland? Can he apply for an OWP prior to traveling to Canada? Can he travel back to US in case of family emergency?

I am looking for the best and quickest option. Thank you.

 

[scylla]

Hello,

Need following answers to my sponsorship as a Canadian born (dual) citizen. I live in US for 6 years as a US citizen.

What's best for this situation to sponsor my common-law partner of 3 years? We are both presently outland, I plan to return to Canada in a few month permanently and my partner will be joining me (he will be a visitor). We will be both living with my parents.

Q: Should I sponsor him Outland, if so can we both travel to Canada in a few months while the application is going through? Can we both travel back to US during his time in case of family emergency? Can he apply for OWP?
Q: Should I sponsor him Inland? Should we wait until I'm home to apply to sponsor him inland? Can he apply for an OWP prior to traveling to Canada? Can he travel back to US in case of family emergency?

I am looking for the best and quickest option. Thank you.

Post to the Family Sponsorship section.

 

[Audrey Schumann]

I did post under Family Sponsorship section. It was recommended that I do 'outland' as it is a shorter process.

If I do 'inland', my partner comes up as a visitor. When he arrives as visitor, he can apply for OWP and we can apply for the 'Inland' at the same time?

I'm wondering if we do this, should he get his medical and police check down there first? Can he travel to US while on a OWP?

Its a big decision and we want to cover all the bases.

 

[scylla]

I did post under Family Sponsorship section. It was recommended that I do 'outland' as it is a shorter process.

If I do 'inland', my partner comes up as a visitor. When he arrives as visitor, he can apply for OWP and we can apply for the 'Inland' at the same time?

I'm wondering if we do this, should he get his medical and police check down there first? Can he travel to US while on a OWP?

Its a big decision and we want to cover all the bases.

If you are applying inland, first you both come to Canada, then you submit the sponsorship application, then you wait for AOR, then you can apply for the OWP.

He can travel to the US if you apply inland but he should limit how much time he spends outside of Canada.

If you want the most flexibility to travel, apply outland.

 

[Audrey Schumann]

Thank you.