Sponsorship of parents, children, spouses (common-law, conjugal, same sex), refugees.
How do I sponsor my wife from inside Canada?
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sakthi_pps Posts: 1
Posted On: 1/19/2016
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Hi, I am an Indian citizen and am currently a Permanent Resident of Canada. I am getting married in June. The current processing times to sponsor a spouse outside Canada is 17 months.
I would like to know whether there are any other options to bring my wife to Canada?
As its not possible for us to stay apart for such a long time.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4077
Posted On: 1/20/2016
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Hi There,
Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that this is a confusing situation.
From my understanding you're looking to sponsor your wife but are concerned about the time it will take to process the application and want to know your options.
There are 2 categories for sponsoring a spouse to come to Canada. From outside Canada and from inside Canada. They each have their requirements and challenges.
The current processing time for applications for spouses living outside Canada is 17 months as you mentioned. For applications where spouses are in Canada the timeline is currently 25 months. These times are based on completed application packages and they do vary depending on how many applications CIC receives.
It is important to note that if you proceed with a sponsorship from within Canada your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit and this can be applied for at the same time as the sponsorship application.
You may want to contact the Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) Call Centre for more information and the to confirm the information provided above.
Some of our users may also be able to share their experience with you.
The information provided above is not legal advice. If you want legal advice please consult a
community legal clinic or a lawyer about your particular situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up
to your question/situation.
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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
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