Sponsoring your partner is a significant legal commitment. You must meet specific eligibility criteria and demonstrate that your relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes.
As the sponsor, you are legally responsible for providing financial support for your partner's basic needs for three years after they become a permanent resident.
The program applies to spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners.
Unlike some other immigration programs, there is generally no minimum income requirement for spousal sponsorship. However, you must prove you can meet the financial commitment of the three-year undertaking.
For inland spousal sponsorship applications, your partner may be eligible to apply for an open work permit, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada while the permanent residency application is being processed.
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We assess both your and your partner's eligibility to determine the best sponsorship route (Inland vs. Outland).
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The spousal sponsorship program is a two-part application. Both the sponsor (you) and the person being sponsored (your partner) must meet specific eligibility criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
You are legally married to your partner. The marriage must be legally recognized in the country where it took place.
You are not legally married but have lived with your partner in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 consecutive months.
You are in a committed, marriage-like relationship for at least one year but cannot live together due to exceptional circumstances beyond your control (e.g., legal or immigration barriers). This is a rare category and requires extensive proof.
Choosing the right sponsorship class is a crucial decision that impacts the application process, travel flexibility, and eligibility for a work permit.
If your partner is in Canada on a temporary status and you choose the In-Canada sponsorship route, they may be eligible to apply for a Spousal Open Work Permit. This allows them to work for any employer in Canada while waiting for their permanent residency application to be processed.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor other close relatives. If you wish to sponsor a child, parent, or other family member, explore the specific requirements and programs available on our dedicated pages for family sponsorship.
Yes. Most immigration programs designed to attract skilled workers let you include your family in your application for permanent residency in Canada. This includes your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children. Additionally, Canada has separate programs where citizens and permanent residents can sponsor certain close relatives for immigration.
While there's no age limit to apply for economic immigration programs, your age will affect your score. These programs award points based on various factors like education, language skills, work experience, and even having a job lined up in Canada. People between 25 and 35 get the highest score for age, but don't worry! If you're outside this range, you can make up for it with strong points in other categories.
If you're an international student wanting to study in Canada, you'll need a study permit. To get one, you must first be accepted by a school approved by the Canadian government (called a designated learning institution). You'll also need to show you have enough money to cover your schooling, living costs, and even the ticket back home.
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