Spousal Sponsorship vs Express Entry application for Spouse

[Achilles123]

Hi all,

Below is currently my case and I would need some help and insights on the same.

1. I am currently a permanent resident married to a foreign citizen (Indian)

2. I have applied for Spousal sponsorship recently (December 2015)

Seeing the timelines for PR approval and less probability for getting a Visitor Visa post AOR, I would like to pursue other options.

Checking on the eligibility requirements for Express Entry, I couldn't find anywhere that Spouse of PR cannot apply for Express Entry

Can you please provide your insights on the below options

1. Is it ok to create Express Entry profile for my Spouse with her IELTS score and WES evaluation

2. Is there any ill effects of applying Express Entry when Spousal Sponsor is in progress?

3. She has 3 years of experience as an Assistant professor in college, will this be considered for experience points?

4. Is there a way to pull back one of the PR application (Spousal sponsorship or Express Entry) in case the other goes through.

Any other points as well are welcome

Thanks in Advance

 

[Achilles123]

Can you someone comment on this please?

 

[scylla]

She can apply for Express Entry at the same time.

The rest of your questions should be asked in the Express Entry section of the forum.

 

[Achilles123]

Thanks scylla. Appreciate your response.