Eligibility for Spousal Sponsorship Canada
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and wish to bring your foreign spouse or partner to Canada for permanent residence, the Spousal Sponsorship Canada Application process is your way to reunite with them. Before submitting an application, you must meet certain eligibility requirements for both the sponsor and the spouse being sponsored.
The process of sponsoring your spouse or partner involves preparing a thorough application and submitting it to Immigration Canada. Once submitted, Immigration Canada will handle the review, and you will receive all communications related to the application. You will be informed of any necessary steps or additional documentation required to proceed. During the review, Immigration Canada may ask for further documentation or clarification, and it is important to respond promptly to avoid delays. Ensuring that all information is correct and complete at the time of submission is crucial for the smooth processing of your application.
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring a Spouse or Partner in Canada
Sponsor Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be a Canadian citizen, a person registered under the Canadian Indian Act, or a permanent resident currently residing in Canada.
- If you are a Canadian citizen living abroad, you must demonstrate your intent to move back to Canada once your spouse or partner receives permanent residency.
- You must not be receiving social assistance, except for reasons of disability, and you must prove that you can support the basic needs of the individual you are sponsoring.
- Certain circumstances prevent individuals from being eligible to sponsor, such as being under a removal order or receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability.
Spouse or Partner Requirements:
- The person being sponsored must be at least 18 years old.
- The relationship must be genuine and not entered into for the sole purpose of gaining immigration benefits.
- If your spouse or common-law partner is applying under the “Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada” class, they must already be living with you in Canada.