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Archived: June 2, 2025 2:45:40 PM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration IRCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox Please note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. If you have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit the [RCC Web form. Please see our response to your question:

Question:

fa foreign national is inside Canada with valid temporary status (such as a work permit, study permit, or visitor record), can they still be listed as non-accompanying in their spouse’s permanent residence application?

Additionally, would the intention of maximizing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for the principal applicant be considered a valid reason for listing the spouse as non-accompanying? Answer:

Please note that it is an obligation for the applicant to declare all information truthfully and accurately. Based on personal circumstances, a principal applicant is tree to choose to have their spouse or common-law partner as accompanying or non-accompanying, Please be advised that the assessment of an application is conducted on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the specific circumstances and the supporting documentation available to the officer. it is the applicant's responsibility to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that they meet the requirements. ‘We trust that this information will be of assistance to you. Sincerely,

The Immigration Representatives Mailbox From: Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester]-

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Representantsimmigration [IRCC institutional email]> — Subject: [requester] Dear [requester] or [requester] foreign national is inside Canada with valid temporary status (such as a work permit, study permit, or visitor record), can they still be listed as non-accompanying in their spouse’s permanent residence application? Additionally, would the intention of maximizing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for the principal applicant be considered a valid reason for listing the spouse as non-accompanying? Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your guidance on this matter. Warm regards,

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