At Rothe International Canada, we understand that navigating the complexities of immigration processes can be challenging, especially when it comes to sponsoring your spouse for Canadian permanent residency. To help you make an informed choice, we’ve created a comparison of these two options, highlighting their key features - advantages, disadvantages, and why we often recommend making an outland spouse sponsorship application. While individual circumstances differ, we hope the following information will provide a clearer picture as you plan your spousal sponsorship application to best suit your needs
Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship
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Inland Sponsorship |
Outland Sponsorship |
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Application Class |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class |
Family Class |
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Residency Requirements |
Both the sponsor and sponsored person must be residing in Canada when the application is submitted and are expected to be residing in Canada during the entire application processing period |
The sponsor who is living outside Canada must show their intention and plan to live in Canada when the sponsored person’s application for permanent residence is approved
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Eligibility of Sponsored Person for an Open Work Permit |
The sponsored person may be able to apply for an open work permit while the application for permanent residence is being processed |
The sponsored person may be able to apply for an open work permit if they are living in Canada with the sponsor, and they have received an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter confirming their PR application is being processed |
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Appeal Rights if the Application is Refused |
No appeal rights if the application is refused |
The sponsor has a right of appeal if the application is refused |
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Flexibility to Travel |
Limited travel flexibility as both the sponsor and sponsored person are expected to beresiding in Canada during application processing |
Both the sponsor and the sponsored person have more flexibility to travel in and out of Canada during application processing, provided that the sponsored person has an eTA or other temporary resident permits |
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Application Processing Time* |
Processing time is presently much longer for inland spouse sponsorship applications and may take around 30 - 36 months
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Processing time is presently much shorter for outland spouse sponsorship applications and may take around 11 - 13 months. This may vary by country, the number of applications in inventory and backlog etc… |
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Tax Consideration
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Both the sponsor and sponsored person will highly likely be treated as Canadian Tax Residents even before the application is approved |
Both the sponsor and the sponsored person have the flexibility to stay overseas and finalize their financial matters before entering Canada as returning resident and newly landed immigrant |
*Please visit IRCC’s website here for the most updated application processing times.
Eligibility Considerations
【Read More】 Differences Between Inland and Outland Canada Spousal Sponsorship
【Read More】 Overview of Common-Law Partner Sponsorship Applications to Canada
【Read More】Top Reasons Why Your Spouse/Partner Sponsorship Application Could Be Denied
Interested in sponsoring your spouse to live together in Canada?
At Rothe International Canada, we provide our clients with guidance and personalized support to assist clients in achieving their dreams of reuniting with their loved ones to start a new happy journey in Canada. We have extensive successful experience in guiding clients throughout the application process, assisting clients in compiling necessary documents to strengthen their sponsorship applications, and ensuring that you understand the requirements and procedures involved. Our experienced team also offers professional advice on timing applications and expected approval timelines while assisting with arrival planning. We have represented many candidates and would be delighted to assist you.
For further enquiries, please contact us at 2868 3780 or email [email protected]
Disclaimer
The information provided above is for general private reference purposes only and is not intended to be a comprehensive explanation of Canadian immigration laws or a substitute for professional legal advice. Rothe International Canada is not responsible for any losses caused by the use of the above information.
If you have any specific questions, you are welcome to contact Rothe International Canada directly at (852) 2868-3780 or fill in our online enquiry form.