Can my wife get PR?
Yes, your wife can potentially get Permanent Residency (PR), and the path depends primarily on whether you were married before you applied for your own PR or after you received it.
How Your Wife Can Obtain Permanent Residency
Based on immigration processes, there are specific ways a spouse can obtain Permanent Residency, often linked to the other spouse's application or status. The timing of your marriage relative to your PR status is a key factor.
Here are the two main scenarios:
- If you were married before applying for PR: According to the information provided, "If they were married before applying for PR, the spouse is simply included in the application as a dependent and will receive the same PR status as the primary applicant." In this scenario, your wife would be included in your initial application as a dependent family member and would likely receive PR at the same time you do, provided she meets all eligibility requirements as a dependent.
- If you got married after receiving PR status: The reference states, "If they got married after the PR status is received, the spouse holding PR can sponsor their spouse or partner to receive PR status." In this situation, once you have obtained your Permanent Residency, you, as the PR holder, would need to sponsor your wife through a specific spousal sponsorship process. This is a separate application that you initiate after you have already received your PR.
Summary Table:
| Timing of Marriage | Process for Spouse's PR |
|---|---|
| Before primary applicant applies | Included as a dependent in primary application |
| After primary applicant receives PR | Sponsored by the PR holder through sponsorship |
Understanding which scenario applies to your situation will determine the necessary application process for your wife's Permanent Residency.
