The Spousal Sponsorship Program is a Canadian immigration initiative that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to live in Canada as a permanent resident. The goal of this program is to reunite families and strengthen family ties in Canada. It falls under the Family Class immigration stream managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
To sponsor your spouse or partner, you must:
Sponsor Requirements:
Applicant (Spouse) Requirements :
Proof of the genuineness of the relationship is a key requirement.
There are two types of sponsorship:
Inland Sponsorship: For spouses currently living in Canada. They may also be eligible for an Open Work Permit while waiting for PR approval.
Outland Sponsorship: For spouses living outside Canada. Their application is processed through the visa office in their home country. This route allows them to travel in and out of Canada during processing.
IRCC requires strong evidence that the relationship is real and not for immigration purposes. Acceptable proofs include:
Processing Time: Typically 12 months, but may vary based on application completeness, background checks, and visa office workloads.
Fees:
Sponsorship fee: CAD $75
Principal applicant processing fee: CAD $515
Right of permanent residence fee: CAD $500
Total: CAD $1,090 (plus biometrics fee if required)
Once sponsored spouses receive permanent residence:
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