The requirement of the inland spousal app is that both sponsor and applicant reside within Canada for processing. As already stated, short trips are typically acceptable assuming you meet admissibility requirements when you re-enter Canada.Thanks a lot.
I don’t see anywhere on their website. All I can find there is this:
Can I leave Canada while IRCC processes my application for permanent residence?
Yes. However, if you leave Canada while your application is being processed, you must meet all the admissibility rules before being allowed back into Canada.
If you leave Canada and want to return, you must have all the required documents to enter. This can include:
If you are unable to return to Canada, we could determine that you abandoned your application. In that case, we will not process it.
- a valid passport or other travel documents,
- a valid work permit or study permit, if you need one, and
- a valid visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), if you need one.
The reason you're not finding anything concrete on the site is because it is up to the officer to determine what constitutes too long outside of Canada. In the past it seems that anything over 3 ish weeks has been problematic.