A stress-free way to bring your spouse or partner to Canada!

Canada allows Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, the ability to sponsor their common-law spouse if married? While this process can take anywhere from one to three years due to its complexity and the extensive amount of documentation required, it can be worth it to bring your loved one to live with you in Canada.

It’s important to note that if your sponsorship application is refused, you may not have the ability to appeal or reapply. To be eligible for sponsorship, your foreign spouse or common-law partner must also have valid temporary status in Canada as a worker, student, or visitor. However, during the inland sponsorship application process, your sponsored partner will be able to continue to live, work or study in Canada.

In addition, those pursuing inland sponsorship may be able to obtain a Spousal Open Work Permit, allowing them to work in Canada while they wait for the sponsorship application to be processed. Don’t let the complexity of the application process deter you from bringing your loved one to Canada – explore your options and take advantage of this opportunity today.

If you’re planning to apply for spousal sponsorship, it’s important to understand that processing times can vary depending on different factors. These include the type of application you submit, whether your application is complete, how quickly we process applications we’ve already received, how easily we can verify your information, how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns, and other factors. Unfortunately, we can’t give you an exact timeline for how long it will take to process your application since each application is unique and takes a different amount of time to process. However, for your reference, it usually takes anywhere between 6 to 18 months, depending on the type of application you submit.

If you are looking to sponsor your partner for permanent residency in Canada, then both of you must meet certain criteria. The minimum age requirement is 18 years old at the time of application, and each party needs to fall within their respective family categories – spouse, common-law or conjugal partner. So if this applies to your situation, now’s a great time to explore how spousal sponsorship can help make it happen!

To successfully apply for spousal sponsorship, applicants must show evidence of their relationship. This can include a marriage certificate and proof that the union was registered with government authorities. Additionally, if applicable, documentation verifying a previous divorce must be provided, as well as any long-form birth certificates or adoption records indicating both parents’ names in order to prove children in common between you and your spouse.

If you plan to sponsor a loved one for permanent residence in Canada, meeting the necessary income requirements isn’t usually an obstacle. However, if your sponsored partner or dependent child has their own children who are financially dependent on them as well, then it’s important that you demonstrate sufficient funds available to support all family members concerned adequately.