Sponsor Your Spouse: All You Need to Know About Canadian Spouse Visas

Canadian Citizens and permanent residents are allowed to sponsor their spouse and common-law partners to Canada. If you’re planning to apply for sponsorship or already are in the process, here are all the things you need to know about the Canadian spousal sponsorship process.




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Eligibility Criteria

There are certain requirements that you need to fulfill to be eligible to sponsor your spouse.

· You should be 18 years of age or more.

· You should be living in Canada or have plans to return once your partner receives permanent residency.

· You should be able to provide for yourself and your partner financially for the next three years.

· You should not have any inadmissibility issues such as serious criminality.

· You should not be taking any social welfare other than disability.

Proof of Relationship

To prove that you two share a genuine relationship, you will have to provide the following documents along with your Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation form.

· Marriage certificate

· Wedding pictures and invitations

· Birth and adoption certificates of any children that you have with your partner

· Proof of marriage registration




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Time Required for the Process

The process usually requires 12 months. If you have a complicated case or if your application lacks something, it can take longer. It’s therefore important to make sure that you apply correctly the first time around.

Difference between Outland and Inland Sponsorship

Before you start applying for your sponsorship, make sure you understand the difference between outland and inland spousal sponsorship.

Outland Spousal Sponsorship

This is applicable when:

· Your spouse lives outside Canada

· Your spouse lives in Canada at present but doesn’t plan to stay in the country for the entire application process period.

If you’re applying for outland spousal sponsorship, make sure to apply under Family Class (Outland) Sponsorship option.

Inland Spousal Sponsorship

This is applicable when:

· You and your spouse live in Canada.

· Applicant spouse in Canada may or may not hold a valid immigration status.

The applicant will have to refrain from traveling outside of Canada until the application is in process.

Can Your Outland Spouse Visit You While the Application is in Process?

Yes, your spouse can visit you. However, there is no special visa for applicants awaiting approval. Moreover, it’s often hard for such applicants to get a temporary visa as the visa officers are often doubtful if such applicants will leave the country at the end of their stay.

Will There Be an Interview for the Sponsorship Application?

Interviews for spousal sponsorship applications are rare. Interviews only take place if there's a lack of documents or if the immigration officers have doubts related to the legitimacy of the relationship, or when there's very little to no cohabitation.

If you are applying for Canadian Spousal Sponsorship, contact Nanda and Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation. They’re some of the best Canadian immigration lawyers who can help you with your Canada spouse visa. Get in touch for any spousal sponsorship issues. 

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