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.