I am natural born Canadian of Chinese descent living in British Columbia. I met my wife 2 years ago and we got married in the Philippines in November of 2013. We are legally married with NSO documents.
I am just about to submit the complete spousal sponsorship under Family Class here in Canada. I have all the supporting documents. From my understanding, even if I submit the perfect case file, it takes 8 or more months before the Permanent Resident Visa is approved. I would like her to join me here in Canada for the next 6 months. One option is to apply for the Temporary Resident Visa and then if approved, apply for a inland application of spousal sponsorship once she is here so we don't have to wait a long time to be together. Can I apply for her to come here on a TRV immediately after I submit a spousal sponsorship to Mississauga CIC office? Can I apply for both at the same time? Does what I am posting make sense? And if so what is your advice?
Thank you.
I am just about to submit the complete spousal sponsorship under Family Class here in Canada. I have all the supporting documents. From my understanding, even if I submit the perfect case file, it takes 8 or more months before the Permanent Resident Visa is approved. I would like her to join me here in Canada for the next 6 months. One option is to apply for the Temporary Resident Visa and then if approved, apply for a inland application of spousal sponsorship once she is here so we don't have to wait a long time to be together. Can I apply for her to come here on a TRV immediately after I submit a spousal sponsorship to Mississauga CIC office? Can I apply for both at the same time? Does what I am posting make sense? And if so what is your advice?
Thank you.