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Moving back to Canada before the application process is complete

Canadian80

Newbie
Feb 9, 2010
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I've been living in Japan the last 8 years and got married last March. We'd like to go back to Canada this Summer. If the application is submitted now, is it possible for my Japanese wife to come to Canada (July or August) before the application is completed? Can we receive the PR card in Canada after applying from here in Japan? Would she need to leave the country to get it? Would it be better to wait in Japan? I realize I may need to go back earlier than her for work but we'd like to go together if possible.
 

Prodigy4299

Star Member
Oct 25, 2009
58
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Ottawa, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-10-2009
Interview........
n/a
Passport Req..
23-05-2010
VISA ISSUED...
08-07-2010
LANDED..........
26-07-2010
My understanding is that she would be allowed to come to Canada, just not able to work. Once she gets her PR, she'd have to leave the country and make the official 'landing' at a Canadian border. This trip could be as simple as a weekend trip down to the States, as far as I know.

Best of luck!