Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship is a process under the family class sponsorship category that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses or partners to immigrate to Canada. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Who is eligible to sponsor their spouse, partner, or child:
To sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child, you must be 

Who can't sponsor their spouse, partner, or child:

Who You Can Sponsor:

How to Apply?

To apply for spousal sponsorship in Canada, you need to take the following steps:

Check Your Eligibility
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria to sponsor your spouse or partner, including being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary documents for both the sponsor and the sponsored spouse or partner. The documents include proof of identity, marriage certificate, proof of relationship, and financial documents.

Complete the Application Package
Download the spousal sponsorship application package from the IRCC website, including the document checklist, forms and instructions.

Pay Application Fees
Pay the required sponsorship fee, the right of permanent residence, and biometric fees online using the IRCC payment portal.

Submit the Application
Mail the completed application package, all supporting documents, and proof of payment to the appropriate address in the application guide.

Provide Additional Information (if requested)
IRCC may request additional information or documents to support the application. Respond promptly to any requests to avoid processing delays.

Attend Interviews (if required)
In some cases, IRCC may request an interview with the sponsor or the sponsored spouse or partner to assess the application.

Receive Decision
Once the application is processed, IRCC will notify you of the sponsorship and permanent residence application decision.

Processing Time

The processing time for spousal sponsorship applications in Canada varies based on factors such as the location of the application, completeness of documentation, or verifications and type of sponsorship, i.e. inland spousal sponsorship or outside Canada spousal sponsorship program. However, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes most spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months

Contact R2G Immigration Today!

Looking for expert advice for your spousal sponsorship application? Contact R2G Immigration today and take the first step towards sponsoring your spouse or partner to live with you in Canada! 

 

Our Canadian Immigration consultants can guide you through the entire process and ensure a smooth and successful application. We will be happy to help you minimize the work and stress required for your application for a spousal sponsorship. Feel free to contact us to learn how we can help.

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