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No PR card yet for spouse sponsorship

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bieber123

Star Member
Jun 8, 2016
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Hi there,

I haven't received my PR card yet but I will submit an inland spouse sponsorship application. It says on the IMM5533E checklist that you have to submit a photocopy of permanent resident card.
"1.
Status in Canada
Please check the box which describes your (the sponsor's) status in Canada and provide the relevant documentation:
I am a Permanent Resident of Canada:
Submit a photocopy of your Permanent Resident Card (both sides).
Note:
If your card is expired, you can submit a copy of your expired card."

Is COPR photocopy fine or do I need to wait for 2 months to get the PR card before I can submit the application? Thanks!
 
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jptskt

Hero Member
Apr 4, 2017
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bieber123 said:
Hi there,

I haven't received my PR card yet but I will submit an inland spouse sponsorship application. It says on the IMM5533E checklist that you have to submit a photocopy of permanent resident card.
"1.
Status in Canada
Please check the box which describes your (the sponsor's) status in Canada and provide the relevant documentation:
I am a Permanent Resident of Canada:
Submit a photocopy of your Permanent Resident Card (both sides).
Note:
If your card is expired, you can submit a copy of your expired card."

Is COPR photocopy fine or do I need to wait for 2 months to get the PR card before I can submit the application? Thanks!
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You need to be at least a PR in order to sponsor your spouse. CoPR will not work. You will need your PR card. Don't submit your spousal application before you get your PR card.
 
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Cross99

Star Member
Sep 29, 2016
77
34
Just a word of caution - if you were married at the time of your landing and did not declare your spouse, you are no longer eligible to sponsor them.
 
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canuck_in_uk

VIP Member
May 4, 2012
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bieber123 said:
Hi there,

I haven't received my PR card yet but I will submit an inland spouse sponsorship application. It says on the IMM5533E checklist that you have to submit a photocopy of permanent resident card.
"1.
Status in Canada
Please check the box which describes your (the sponsor's) status in Canada and provide the relevant documentation:
I am a Permanent Resident of Canada:
Submit a photocopy of your Permanent Resident Card (both sides).
Note:
If your card is expired, you can submit a copy of your expired card."

Is COPR photocopy fine or do I need to wait for 2 months to get the PR card before I can submit the application? Thanks!
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Hi

You can apply now. Include a copy of your COPR and a letter explaining you haven't yet recieved your PR card.
 
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Besto181

Member
May 3, 2018
18
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This is long but just a question to the OP. Did you apply with the COPR and were successful? Were the documents returned without the copy of the PR card?
 
canuck_in_uk

canuck_in_uk

VIP Member
May 4, 2012
31,553
7,205
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06/12
Besto181 said:
This is long but just a question to the OP. Did you apply with the COPR and were successful? Were the documents returned without the copy of the PR card?
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As already stated above, a PR card is not required.
 
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