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nidiw2017

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My husband is a PR holder. Can I also apply for Express entry instead of spousal sponsorship? We are based in UAE and want to travel together to canada. please let me know.
 

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Yes, you can apply either way.
Spousal sponsorship will be quicker. It takes around 3/4 months nowadays.
really? I see people on that section of the forum complaining that it takes up to a year if not more. I think if OP has a good CRS score might as well go go for express entry
My husband is a PR holder. Can I also apply for Express entry instead of spousal sponsorship? We are based in UAE and want to travel together to canada. please let me know.
 

nidiw2017

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Yes, you can apply either way.
Spousal sponsorship will be quicker. It takes around 3/4 months nowadays.
From all the countries because on Indian thread, i see people who have been waiting for over a a year
 

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From all the countries because on Indian thread, i see people who have been waiting for over a a year
not just indian, everyone. get your ECA and IELTS if you haven't done so and evaluate your options
 

nidiw2017

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And express entry takes about 6-7 months if I am not wrong?
 

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And express entry takes about 6-7 months if I am not wrong?
on average post ITA yes
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nidiw2017

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on average post ITA yes
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I am a newbie, still getting used to this. Tell me one more thing, like in USA or UAE, if the husband gets a job, then the company sponsors their wife to come along as well. Does hat not happen in Canada?
 

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I am a newbie, still getting used to this. Tell me one more thing, like in USA or UAE, if the husband gets a job, then the company sponsors their wife to come along as well. Does hat not happen in Canada?
no idea
 

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I am a newbie, still getting used to this. Tell me one more thing, like in USA or UAE, if the husband gets a job, then the company sponsors their wife to come along as well. Does hat not happen in Canada?
Same for Canada. But that's is for study permit or work permit holder. Your husband is PR mean your only option is sponsorship.
 

nidiw2017

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Same for Canada. But that's is for study permit or work permit holder. Your husband is PR mean your only option is sponsorship.
Which one has a longer process? Spousal sponsorship or Express Entry. Because I am thinking of applying for express entry and then going to canada together.
 

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Which one has a longer process? Spousal sponsorship or Express Entry. Because I am thinking of applying for express entry and then going to canada together.
Spousal sponsorship right now takes about 12 months; PR through Express Entry (assuming you're eligible and have a high enough CRS Score) can take anywhere from 4 months to 2 years, depending on how quickly you get your documents together so you can submit your eAPR, and how long it takes IRCC to process your application (average processing time is 6 months for 80% of applications).
 

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Which one has a longer process? Spousal sponsorship or Express Entry. Because I am thinking of applying for express entry and then going to canada together.
I would say high risk high return. You get the faster track but there are chance to be rejected due to missing somethings that you don't even aware of.