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Please Provide Full Details:

1. Proposed Position(s), Work Location(s), Hourly Rate, Hours per Week, Contract Duration.
2. Staffing at Location: Total Employee Count & Number of Temporary Foreign Workers currently employed.
3. Year of Business Incorporation/Establishment.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

1. Nature of Care (childcare, senior support, medical needs) & Profile of Care Recipient(s) (e.g., age, specific health conditions).
2. Living Arrangement (Live-in vs. Live-out), Hourly Rate & Hours per Week.
3. Prospective Applicant (if known): Age, Highest Educational Credential, Language Proficiency (English/French), and Related Work History.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Sponsor’s Legal Status (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident) & Current Residence (Country/Province).
2. Partner Being Sponsored: Citizenship & Current Country of Residence.
3. Number of accompanying dependent children.
4. Sponsorship Background:
- Has the Sponsor submitted a sponsorship application in the past?
- Was the Sponsor sponsored as a spouse in the last 5 years?
5. Is the Sponsor currently in Undischarged Bankruptcy, receiving Social Assistance (welfare), or in default of child support or immigration loans?
6. Relationship Details: Date of Marriage or date common-law cohabitation began.
7. Admissibility Issues: Does the sponsor or the applicant have any history of criminal charges, severe health conditions, or prior visa denials from any country?
8. Current Status & Past Marriages: If the applicant is currently residing in Canada, what is their active immigration status? Have any prior marriages for either party been officially dissolved by divorce?
9. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

1. Applicant Citizenship & Current Country of Residence (Please specify your Status, e.g., Worker, Student, PR).
2. Reason for Travel, Intended Arrival/Departure Dates & Length of Stay.
3. Are you visiting specific relatives or friends? (Please specify relationship).
4. Details of any previous Canadian or US visa applications or refusals.
5. Available Funds & Reasons to Return Home (e.g., Employment, Assets, Family obligations).
6. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

If through your Canadian ancestry (you may already be a Canadian citizen by law — no residence, tax or language history needed):

1. Which relative connects you to Canada (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent…) and how they became Canadian (born in Canada, naturalized, or by descent).

2. What you can provide to support your claim (e.g., birth/marriage certificates, your ancestor's citizenship or naturalization record).

If you are a permanent resident (citizenship by grant):

1. Date your Permanent Residence was obtained.

2. Total number of days spent in Canada during the past 5 years (estimate is fine).

3. Did you hold temporary status in Canada (e.g., Student, Worker) before becoming a PR? If yes, type and duration.

4. Have you filed Canadian Income Tax Returns for at least 3 of the last 5 years?

5. Proficiency level in English or French (Basic, Intermediate, Fluent).

6. Prohibitions & Background: any criminal history (convictions, probation, or parole, inside or outside Canada); and whether you are currently subject to a Removal Order or under investigation by immigration authorities.

Additional notes (either case).

Please Include the Following:

1. Applicant (Parent/Grandparent):
- Citizenship & Current Country of Residence.
- Details of prior Canadian or US visa applications or refusals.
- Do you have any significant pre-existing medical conditions?
2. Host (Child/Grandchild in Canada):
- Legal Status (Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- Household Composition: Total count of individuals residing in the home (including spouse and dependents).
- Gross Annual Household Income.
3. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Employment Status: Do you have a valid Job Offer? (Include Employer Name, Role, LMIA approval status, or if applying as an Intra-Company Transferee).
2. Open Work Permit (if applicable): Please specify your category (e.g., Spouse of Student/Worker, PGWP, or International Experience Canada/IEC).
3. Background: Summary of relevant Work History and details of any previous Canadian visa applications or refusals.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Provide the Following Details:

1. Proposed Study Plan: Program Name, Academic Level (e.g., Diploma, Master's), and status of Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
2. Language Proficiency: Standardized Test Scores (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF).
3. Economic Establishment: Source of Funds & Ties to Home Country (reasons to return).
4. Visa History: Details of any previous applications or refusals for Canada or the US.
5. Additional Comments.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Current Immigration Status: Type of permit (e.g., Visitor, Student, Worker) & Expiration Date.
2. Justification for Extension:
- Study: (e.g., New Letter of Acceptance).
- Work: (e.g., Updated LMIA or Job Offer details).
- Visitor: (Purpose of continued stay, e.g., ongoing tourism, family visit, or pending Spousal Sponsorship).
3. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Details for Principal Applicant and Spouse:

1. Personal Profile: Age, Citizenship, Marital Status, Highest Educational Credential, Language Proficiency (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF), and Settlement Funds.
2. Work History (Past 10 Years):
- Total years of Foreign Skilled Work.
- Total years of In-Canada Skilled Work.
3. Proposed Province of Residence (e.g., Ontario, Quebec, BC).
4. Canadian Ties: Relatives in Canada, prior Canadian study/work history, or Valid Job Offer.
5. Additional Notes.

1. What program do you need help with?
2. Share your current citizenship, residence, and immigration status—and whether you have family in Canada.
3. Are you looking to apply, renew or appeal?
4. Let us know if you're working toward a deadline or have key dates in mind.
5. Observations (provide details).

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Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner: What You Need to Know

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Canada offers many ways to facilitate family reunification, allowing families to live together in Canada if one member is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Therefore, the government has established options for married, common-law, or conjugal partners to live together in Canada.

If you are interested in sponsoring your partner, keep reading! We will give you a simple explanation of what you need to know.

At a Glance

  • Sponsors are financially responsible for the sponsored person for 3 years after they become a permanent resident
  • Couples need at least 12 consecutive months together (married, common-law, or conjugal) with proof of a genuine relationship
  • The sponsored person’s children can be included as dependants if they are under 22 and unmarried
  • You can apply from within Canada or from abroad — an open work permit is also possible once IRCC confirms your application is on file

From here on, we will refer to the two parties in the application as:

The Sponsor: a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

The Sponsored Person: a foreign national in a relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

This program allows applicants to live together in Canada in a formal and stable relationship if they are married or have been together for at least 12 consecutive months and have documents to prove it.

If the application results in a positive outcome, the sponsored person will automatically obtain Canadian permanent residence, along with any dependent children who applied within the same application.

Learn More About Sponsorships in Canada

As a sponsor, you will be financially responsible for the sponsored person for the next three years after they become a permanent resident. You will need to sign an undertaking agreement with Immigration Canada (IRCC).

If you wish to apply for this program, here is what you need to know:

“What types 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 proof that the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person is genuine.

“Is it necessary to be married?”

No. As explained above, it is possible to apply under the common-law partner or conjugal partner streams. You just need to have been in a relationship for more than 12 consecutive months and have means to prove it.

“Can my spouse’s/partner’s children come with me to Canada?”

Yes. The sponsored person’s children from previous relationships can be part of the spousal sponsorship application. They can be included as accompanying or non-accompanying dependants. If the child accompanies the principal applicant to Canada, they will be entitled to permanent residence at the same time. To be considered a dependant, the child must be under 22 years old and never have been married.

“How do I prove that my marriage is genuine?”

Every application and every relationship is different. It is necessary to present several categories of evidence. This may include photos, social media conversations, chats, rent receipts, shared insurance policies, and proof of visits such as boarding passes or passport stamps.

  • Photos together
  • Social media conversations and chats
  • Rent receipts
  • Shared insurance policies
  • Proof of visits (boarding passes, passport stamps)

“What are the common reasons for refusal?”

When immigration officers consider that the relationship is not genuine (because the submitted application did not include enough evidence to confirm it), applications are usually 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 submitting the application.

“Can we apply from within Canada or from abroad?”

Both options are available. If the sponsored person lives in Canada, you can submit a spousal sponsorship application from within Canada and also apply for an open work permit — but the open work permit application can only be submitted once you receive the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) letter confirming IRCC has your sponsorship application on file. It is advantageous for the sponsored person not to leave Canada during the processing of the application.

“Can I apply if my spouse/partner has already applied for a work permit?”

Yes. If the sponsored person has already applied for a work permit, you can apply through an inland application.

We hope this information is helpful for your application and can be beneficial to your life. If you have any doubts about the process or wish to sponsor your family in Canada, please contact us and we will provide you with more information.

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