Sponsoring Japanese spouse!

[beauhoe]

You are a Canadian or PR, and sponsoring your Japanese spouse. We would like to hearing from you.
Thanks!

 

[beauhoe]

Anybody sponsoring Japanese spouse?
Cheers,

 

[faisalmohamed]

If I may add,

I think a spousal sponsorship (at least for outland) for a Japanese spouse would seem relatively rare considering that Japanese citizens have visa free access to Canada, and as a result *probably* would do their sponsorships inland. Yes I know there's been a CBC story recently about how our inland process here takes a long time and issues with work permits and etc. but practically speaking, I'm inclined to believe that Japanese spouses would more likely be completing the process inland, assuming the logistics of it all are planned ahead of time.

Nonetheless, maybe this bump will help you find someone who's in the same boat as you, preferably with the same situation (Inland/Outland).

 

[canadianwoman]

It is actually the opposite. Someone who can enter Canada without a visa is better off applying outland (in most cases). Someone who needs a visa to enter Canada, and whose visa office has a very long timeline, is better off applying inland, supposing that he or she can get a TRV in the first place.
A Japanese person will see his or her outland application processed fairly quickly in most cases, and meanwhile the applicant can visit Canada, can apply to extend the stay if wanted, and can leave Canada without jeopardizing the PR application.

 

[sashali78]

It is actually the opposite. Someone who can enter Canada without a visa is better off applying outland (in most cases). Someone who needs a visa to enter Canada, and whose visa office has a very long timeline, is better off applying inland, supposing that he or she can get a TRV in the first place.
A Japanese person will see his or her outland application processed fairly quickly in most cases, and meanwhile the applicant can visit Canada, can apply to extend the stay if wanted, and can leave Canada without jeopardizing the PR application.

Exactly so, should be added to spousal applications 101

 

[unkieherb]

Anybody sponsoring Japanese spouse?
Cheers,

I am sponsoring my Japanese wife (outland). We mailed in our docs in June; currently in process at Manila.

 

[floomy]

Anybody sponsoring Japanese spouse?
Cheers,

if you specify your question, you might have more details answers.

 

[beauhoe]

I am sponsoring my Japanese wife (outland). We mailed in our docs in June; currently in process at Manila.

Hello unkieherb,
Can you keep me updated? Are you a PR or a Canadian? I would like to start mine on December.
Thanks,

 

[beauhoe]

If I may add,

I think a spousal sponsorship (at least for outland) for a Japanese spouse would seem relatively rare considering that Japanese citizens have visa free access to Canada, and as a result *probably* would do their sponsorships inland. Yes I know there's been a CBC story recently about how our inland process here takes a long time and issues with work permits and etc. but practically speaking, I'm inclined to believe that Japanese spouses would more likely be completing the process inland, assuming the logistics of it all are planned ahead of time.

Nonetheless, maybe this bump will help you find someone who's in the same boat as you, preferably with the same situation (Inland/Outland).

This is a good idea.
Thanks,

 

[beauhoe]

It is actually the opposite. Someone who can enter Canada without a visa is better off applying outland (in most cases). Someone who needs a visa to enter Canada, and whose visa office has a very long timeline, is better off applying inland, supposing that he or she can get a TRV in the first place.
A Japanese person will see his or her outland application processed fairly quickly in most cases, and meanwhile the applicant can visit Canada, can apply to extend the stay if wanted, and can leave Canada without jeopardizing the PR application.

I think once my family is in, it is ok if the process takes longer. I just want to have my family under one roof.
Thanks,

 

[surleplateau]

I think once my family is in, it is ok if the process takes longer. I just want to have my family under one roof.
Thanks,

The risk with an Inland Spousal Sponsorship application is: what if your Japanese spouse has a family emergency in Japan?

Can she leave Canada for a short visit? Yes -- no one will stop her from leaving Canada.

HOWEVER, if she has trouble re-entering Canada or is out of Canada for longer than a few weeks, her INLAND PR app will be thrown out because an Inland application requires the applicant to be IN Canada. But an Inland application does not give her the "right" to enter Canada. Unless she qualifies for her own study/work permit that isn't connected to the PR app, the CBSA at the border has the power to refuse her entry.

 

[beauhoe]

The risk with an Inland Spousal Sponsorship application is: what if your Japanese spouse has a family emergency in Japan?

Can she leave Canada for a short visit? Yes -- no one will stop her from leaving Canada.

HOWEVER, if she has trouble re-entering Canada or is out of Canada for longer than a few weeks, her INLAND PR app will be thrown out because an Inland application requires the applicant to be IN Canada. But an Inland application does not give her the "right" to enter Canada. Unless she qualifies for her own study/work permit that isn't connected to the PR app, the CBSA at the border has the power to refuse her entry.

Thank you surleplateau. However, I am trying to be positive to avoid negative energies.
Thanks,

 

[surleplateau]

Thank you surleplateau. However, I am trying to be positive to avoid negative energies.

If you want to be positive, then why not follow canadianwoman's advice:

A Japanese person will see his or her outland application processed fairly quickly in most cases, and meanwhile the applicant can visit Canada, can apply to extend the stay if wanted, and can leave Canada without jeopardizing the PR application.

Outland for many people (depending on their country, I think Japan is one of them) is much faster and less risky than Inland. Apply for a visa extension (it's quite simple to do, all online, many examples on this board).

 

[floomy]

I think once my family is in, it is ok if the process takes longer. I just want to have my family under one roof.
Thanks,

think you know the answer.
your spouse can apply for outland whether she/he is in Canada.

1.your spouse would get more than a year (either stamp or visitor record) by CBSA with proof of outland app.


2. when she/he renew visitor visa after mailed outland app in Canada, still would receive a year or more.
ex. I arrived Canada after I applied for outland, I received a year for my visitor visa extension.

3. your spouse is from visa exempt country.
so either apply for inland/outland, she/he should not have any problem to enter Canada.

 

[beauhoe]

If you want to be positive, then why not follow canadianwoman's advice:

Outland for many people (depending on their country, I think Japan is one of them) is much faster and less risky than Inland. Apply for a visa extension (it's quite simple to do, all online, many examples on this board).

I hear you!
Thanks,