Canadian spousal sponsorship is the easiest way for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their partner to live in Canada permanently with them. Though considered one of the easiest and least complex immigration programs under all the Canadian immigration programs, the document requirements and eligibility criteria might be a bit difficult to understand.
Canadian Spousal Sponsorship
The Canadian spousal sponsorship is one of the most popular programs under the family sponsorship program in Canada. The family sponsorship program enables citizens and permanent residents of Canada to bring their spouse and family to Canada.
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How Does Spousal Sponsorship Work in Canada?
Spousal sponsorship applications can take about 12 months from when you apply to the end of the process. Typically, spousal sponsorships take a minimum of 12 months, but can also be longer depending on how difficult your case is. In case of complicated cases, the sponsorship process can get delayed.
Requirements to Sponsor Your Spouse in Canada
As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who wishes to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, these are some of the specific requirements you must meet.
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- You must be living in Canada
- You must be able to provide proof that you can fulfill the basic financial needs of your spouse or common law partner for at least three years
Apart from fulfilling these general requirements, as an applicant, there are certain documents that you should be able to submit as evidence. Since spousal sponsorships don’t have any educational, work, or language constraints, it is important to make sure your documents are good enough for your case to be accepted.
These are the documents you need to show to the immigration office.
- Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation
- Wedding photos and invitation
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificates or adoption records
- Proof of marriage registration from government authorities
The applicant must also submit at least two of the following documents.
- Proof of sharing a property with the spouse
- Proof of shared bank accounts
- Copies of your government issued ID cards
- Car insurance
- Evidence that shows you live at the same address
If you are looking to bring your spouse to Canada and want to submit a successful application, look for an immigration lawyer you can trust with your case. The experienced professionals at Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation have been providing trusted services through their immigration lawyers in Milton.
You can contact us to book a free consultation for your spousal sponsorship case.
Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.
