If you are interested in sponsoring your partner, keep on reading! We will give you a simple explanation of what you need to know.
Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner: What You Need to Know
Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner: What You Need to Know
Canada offers many ways to facilitate families’ reunification, allowing them to live together in Canada if a member is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Therefore, the government established options for married, common-law, or conjugal partners to live together in Canada.
If you are interested in sponsoring your partner, keep on reading! We will give you a simple explanation of what you need to know.
From now on, we will refer to both parts of the application as:
The sponsor: a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The sponsoree: also known as the sponsored person, a foreign citizen in a relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
This program allows the applicants to live together in Canada in a formal and stable relationship if they are married or have been together for at least 12 months consecutively and have documents to prove it.
If the application results in a positive outcome, the sponsoree will automatically obtain Canadian permanent residence as well as any dependent children that applied within the same application.
Learn More About Canadian Sponsorships
Find out what you need to sponsor a family member and contact us to assist you with your application.
Learn More About Canadian Sponsorships
Find out what you need to sponsor a family member and contact us to assist you with your application.
As a sponsor, you will be financially responsible for your sponsoree for the next three years after becoming permanent residents. You will have to sign an undertaking agreement with Immigration Canada (IRCC).
If you want to apply for this program, this is what you need to know:
"What Kinds of Relationships Can Apply?"
Married couples, common-law partners, or conjugal partners. The first option must have at least 12 months of continuous relationship supported by evidence that the relationship between the sponsor and sponsoree is genuine.
“Is It Necessary to Be Married?”
No. As explained above, it is possible to apply under the common-law relationship or conjugal partner streams. You just need to be in a relationship for more than 12 continuous months and have ways to prove it.
“Can My Spouse’s/Partner’s Children Come With Me to Canada?”
Yes. The sponsoree’s children from previous relationships can be part of the spousal sponsorship application. They can be included as accompanying or non-accompanying dependents. If the child is accompanying the principal applicant to Canada, he/she will be entitled to permanent residence at the same time. To qualify as a dependent, the child must be under 22 and have never been married.
“How to Prove My Marriage Is Genuine?”
Each application and relationship is different. It is necessary to show several categories of proof. These can be through photos, social media conversations, chats, rent receipts, shared insurance policies, proofs from visits like boarding passes or passports stamps.
“What Are Common Reasons for Refusals?”
When immigration officers consider the relationship unauthentic (because the application submitted did not include enough proofs to confirm it), the applications are generally refused. It is common to send the application without having it reviewed by a professional. This is not mandatory, but it can save money and time if the application is refused or returned. A professional can check for missing or misplaced information before the application is submitted.
“Can We Apply From Overseas or in Canada?”
Both options are available. If the sponsoree is living in Canada, you can apply to submit a spousal sponsorship application from within Canada and also apply for an open work permit. However, it’s beneficial if the sponsoree does not leave Canada while the application is being processed.
“Can I Apply If My Spouse/Partner Already Applied for a Work Permit?”
Yes. If the sponsoree already applied for a work permit, you can apply through an inside Canada application.
We hope this information is useful for your application and can be beneficial for your life. If you have any doubts about the process or want to sponsor your family to Canada, please contact us, and we will provide more information.
Are You and Your Spouse/Partner Eligible for This Program? We Can Help You Process Your Application!
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Are You and Your Spouse/Partner Eligible for This Program? We Can Help You Process Your Application!
Check our consultation services and contact us to start your process. Our first assessment is a FREE service so don’t hesitate to call Castle and Co.