Hello, I am currently in canada with my wife. I am on PGWP and my wife on SOWP. As CEC Candidate, my score are as follows. Applying as non accompany spouse = 494 With spouse = 479 My concern is some say I can apply alone and later sponser my wife as long as she do not have any invalid status in canada. While some say this way my PR file will get refused as my spouse is in canada and she is not accompany me. My work permit expires in Dec 2023. Please help me with this concern. Thank you in advance. #kubeirkamal #Nikolett #CEC
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Applying for PR alone while your spouse is in Canada: non-accompanying is a legitimate option
You can 100% show your wife as non-accompanying regardless of where she is. Tons of people do it every day, and it’s a known/appropriate way to apply considering your points. If you claim her as non-accompanying, she will still be listed as your spouse… See more
You can simply explain that you didn't have enough points for ITA and explain their own scoring system to them.
I think you can make her non accompanying. you should have some 'valid' reasons.
It better you state your current marital status and work on improving your score
I consider that you should applied with spouse as