A candidate who built their Express Entry profile as a single applicant (to maximize CRS points) received an Alberta PNP invitation whose checklist asked for spouse and dependent details, and wasn't sure whether to fill out the spousal authorization form or upload the spouse's education documents.
What the thread advised:- Add your spouse's details to the application, but don't mark them as a dependent/accompanying family member, since your profile was built as a single applicant for CRS purposes.
- The authorization form can either be uploaded with your initial submission, or left until IRCC requests it via an Additional Document Request (ADR) if it turns out to be needed.
The practical takeaway: an invitation checklist asking for spouse details doesn't mean you must add them as accompanying — you can list their information without changing their accompanying status, and defer the authorization form until IRCC specifically asks for it if you're unsure.