Canada’s Spousal Sponsorship Program FAQs

Under spouse sponsorship immigration schemes, over 64,340 individuals obtained permanent residency in Canada in 2021. The IRCC has announced that new applicants for the program won't have to wait more than 12 months for their decision in 2022 once spousal sponsorship arrivals in Canada return to normal.

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In this article, let's examine some frequently asked questions about spousal sponsorship in Canada.

 

Who is Eligible to Sponsor?

You must either be a citizen of Canada or have obtained the status of a permanent resident to sponsor someone there. You should also be able to support your spouse financially and prevent them from requiring social help from the Canadian government. You will be needed to sign and submit an undertaking, for this reason, pledging to provide for your spouse's basic requirements, such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, etc., for a predetermined amount of time.

 

Who is Eligible to be Sponsored?

The prerequisites to sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner are as follows:

· The union has to be legally consummated in the nation.

· You must guarantee the IRCC that the marriage was legally recognized in that nation if it took place there.

 


The immigration department of Canada does not recognize weddings that are consummated over the phone, by proxy, by fax, or online. The IRCC will only acknowledge your marriage if both partners are physically present at the ceremony.

 

How Long Does the Process Take?

Although the IRCC indicates that applications for spousal sponsorship take 12 months to process, this time largely hinges on the following factors:

 

· How long it takes to provide biometrics

· The amount of time spent evaluating both spouses.

· The period needed for the immigration authorities to determine if a sponsor and their spouse are both eligible for the spousal sponsorship program

 

Need Assistance with Spouse Sponsorship Process in Canada?

You've come to the right place if you're seeking a renowned Canadian law firm to help you submit a spousal sponsorship application. A well-known law practice, Nanda & Associate Lawyers, has earned the Consumer Choice Award as the Peel Region's BEST Lawyer - General Practice Company and is now one of the iTrust approved companies. You can contact them for spousal sponsorships, as well as immigration, real estate litigation, mortgage, and more. Get in touch with them today for further details.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice.

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