Sponsor common law partner abroad or inland preferred?

[wyho007]

I understand I can sponsor my common law partner as a non resident Canadian citizen from abroad. Currently, from where I live, takes 11 months in processing time.

I would like someone to shed some light on this following option and see if it's preferred to the above or not: It so turns out my partner also wants to take a diploma course in Canada once she moves there to get herself used to the place and people before finding a job. Should she enter Canada as an international student first, and it will be easier for me to sponsor her from inland?

I don't know how well I qualify as a sponsor after moving back as I'm not sure how long it takes me to find a job. Financially we have no problem, just not sure if Canada immigration accepts savings as strong financial background proof without me having found a job.

Also, for me to get settled and start applying, if it'll take much longer than to apply from abroad. I'll appreciate any comments/advice provided. Thanks!

 

[elokuu]

You also have the option of applying outland while she's in Canada on a study permit.

You don't need to have a job to sponsor your spouse, or even prove that you have savings. As long as you aren't receiving social assistance from the government you should be good to go.

 

[wyho007]

We don't want to separate, so we want to enter canada together regardless.

So, if moving asap is the goal, is it more desirable for her to enter canada as a student first then change status later(while I also enter the same time with her as a return resident) then for me to apply my partner's PR from outland (enter canada together after my partner's PR approval)?

In the first option, after I reinstate my resident status, how easy/difficult is it for me to be qualify as a sponsor when I only have savings but not a job (to be a sponsor, I need to proof I have the ability to support my partner's basic living needs finalncially, no)? To prove that we are common law partners, do we need to live in canada for 1 year before applying? (We have lived abroad for 3-4 years together already)

Thank you!

 

[SarahJane]

Applying for outside Canada is so much faster than applying from inside.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

So, if moving asap is the goal, is it more desirable for her to enter canada as a student first then change status later(while I also enter the same time with her as a return resident) then for me to apply my partner's PR from outland (enter canada together after my partner's PR approval)?

In the first option, after I reinstate my resident status, how easy/difficult is it for me to be qualify as a sponsor when I only have savings but not a job (to be a sponsor, I need to proof I have the ability to support my partner's basic living needs finalncially, no)? To prove that we are common law partners, do we need to live in canada for 1 year before applying? (We have lived abroad for 3-4 years together already)

If your VO has a posted time of 11 months, that means it averages several months less, probably around 8 months. It would be insane to apply inland where the wait is 27 months.

Apply outland now. There is no need to wait until you are in Canada.