SPOUSAL
SPONSORSHIP
The Spousal Sponsorship program is a subsection of the Family Class Immigration category. Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse or common law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence to Canada. Same-sex marriages and same-sex partners can also apply for permanent residence under this program provided they meet and comply with program requirements.
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sponsor
requirements
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The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be at least 18 years of age;
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The sponsor cannot be imprisoned, bankrupt, under a removal order (if a permanent resident) or charged with a serious offence; and
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The sponsor cannot have been sponsored to Canada as a spouse within the last 5 years.
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SPONSORED PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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The sponsored person must at least be 16 years old and
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The sponsored person must not be too closely related by blood to the sponsor
OUTLAND SPONSORSHIP
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An Outland application caters to scenario where the sponsored partner is living outside of Canada. However, Outland applicants can still be in Canada and apply through the Outland program, and may be permitted to travel in and out of Canada throughout the application process. Outland applications are processed through the visa office that serves the applicant’s country of origin, or where they have resided legally for at least one year.
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INLAND SPONSORSHIP
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Inland sponsorship is when the couple lives together in Canada and the foreign spouse/common-law partner has temporary status in Canada, either as a worker, student, or visitor. The person being sponsored may be eligible for an Open Work Permit, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada while the sponsorship application is being processed.
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If you are looking at sponsoring your spouse or common law partner, contact us today and a member of our team would be happy to assist.