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Spousal Sponsorship Canada

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The spouse-or-common-law-partner spousal sponsorship Canada program  is a way that empowers the permanent residents and citizens of Canada to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for the permanent residency of the country. Being one of the subclasses under the Family Class Immigration Program category it welcomes a substantial number of permanent residents to Canada every year.

If this is a pathway that you are considering attaining Canadian permanent residency, either as a sponsor or sponsored person, then there is much to explore.

We at CanOz ensure to answer all the questions professionally and ethically, that might cloud you when it comes to Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Program.

Are you eligible to sponsor your spouse to Canada?

You are eligible to apply for the sponsorship if you fulfil the following requirements:

  • You must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
  • Should be at least 18 years of age or more.
  • Must prove that you intend to live in Canada once the sponsored person becomes the permanent resident
  • Should be living in Canada.
  • Able to demonstrate that you are not taking any social assistance (exceptions excluded).
  • Able to take care of the basic needs of the person you are willing to sponsor.

*If you are living in Quebec, you are deemed to fulfil some additional requirements as prescribed by the Immigration authorities of Quebec.

How much time is required to sponsor a spouse to Canada?

Although the general processing time for a spousal sponsorship Canada application is approximately 12 months but due to the current pandemic the duration has been a controversial issue as the working capacity of IRCC has been affected.

However, the standard processing time is 12 months but at times it takes longer to process the application as per the nature of the case.

To cast away such delays and ensure that your spousal sponsorship Canada application is processed effectively you should do it right the first time. The team of experts and professional immigration consultants at CanOz have a great success rate. Consult our experts today to discover the best way to get your loved ones to Canada.

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Harsimrat Kaur


Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Membership Number: R528313


Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Membership Number: R528313

What documents do you need to file an application for Spousal Sponsorship Canada?

To validate the application, you would need to prove the authenticity of your relation with your partner, for which you may require:

  • Marriage certificate (if you are married)
  • Invitations and photographs of the wedding
  • Birth or adoption records of children (if you and your spouse have together)
  • Evidence of registration of the marriage with a government body

Also, you are required to submit any two of the following documents:

  • Proof of a jointly owned property by you and your spouse
  • Joint ventures
  • Utility bills bearing your names
  • Copies of ID’s issued by the government
  • Car insurance
  • Pay stubs or taxation forms that proves that you both reside at the same address

What is the cost involved in sponsoring your spouse to Canada?

The application processing fee is different for different cases. The government fee is aligned as follows:

  • Sponsorship Fee $75
  • Principal applicant processing fee $490
  • Right of permanent residence fee $515
  • Biometrics $85

However, if your spouse has dependent children, then there will be an additional cost involved of $155 for each child included in the application.

For those in Quebec or who plan to live in Quebec post the issuance of permanent residence are supposed to make an additional fee payment of $301

How much funds are required for Spousal Sponsorship Canada program?

Contrary to other types of Canadian sponsorship programs, you are not required to meet any minimum level of funds to sponsor your spouse. Nevertheless, at the time of sponsoring a family member to Canada, you must sign a declaration stating that you would provide complete financial assistance to the sponsored family member to meet their basic needs.

You remain obligated to provide the financial assistance to your spouse for at least 3 years from the day your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner receives their Canadian permanent residency.

Who is considered as a common-law partner for common-law sponsorship in Canada?

According to IRCC, a common-law partner is not legally married to you, but has been living with you for a minimum of 12 months consecutively.

What are the documents required for sponsoring your common-law partner to Canada?

To sponsor your common-law partner, you will be required to provide the following documents to the immigration officers as an evidence:

  • Documental records for any children you and your common-law partner have together
  • Photos of you and your common-law partner that proves the status of your conjugal
    relationship
  • That you have lived together for at least one year

However, our immigration experts at CanOz help align your documents including letters of explanation that can attest your relationship status.

Ways to sponsor your spouse to Canada

As we all know that the Canadian government prioritizes family reunification, they have made it easy for Canadian permanent residents and citizens to sponsor their spouses. Although there are two options that you can consider while sponsoring your spouse to Canada depending on your case, we at CanOz surf through the minutest details of your case and help you pick the right option.
  • Inland spousal sponsorship: You can consider this alternative of sponsorship if your spouse is currently in Canada on a valid temporary visa. Also note, the application for sponsorship is also filed within the country.
  • Outland spousal sponsorship: This type of spousal sponsorship is the way to good to go with if your partner is not currently living in Canada. Here, you can marry your spouse in their home country, and later file the spousal sponsorship application at the Canadian visa office in that country.
Please note, that these two options come with their respective pros and cons. Therefore, you must first determine which option suits you the best. If you are looking to sponsor your spouse but do not know where to start, we are here to help you understand the basics and explore these two types of spousal sponsorship in detail. You can consult us today! Contact our Immigration Consultant in Brampton today at +1 289 298 1000 or Book Free Consultation Now on our website canozvisas.com

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RAJA RAM
RAJA RAM
2024-03-19
The best place to consult anything. Harsimrat Kaur helped me alot in choosing a program. Seriously honest and clear advice I have got from them. Highly recommended. There were clear communication about services as well and their prices.
Dheeraj Swaroop
Dheeraj Swaroop
2024-03-13
I had the pleasure of working with Harsimrat Kaur, who provided invaluable assistance in my work permit application. Harsimrat's extensive knowledge and professionalism were evident throughout the process. Her exceptional communication skills, proactive approach, and attention to detail significantly eased my stress. I appreciate her personalized guidance, relevant advice, and genuine dedication to client satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend Harsimrat Kaur for her outstanding expertise and support.
Akshay Balu
Akshay Balu
2024-03-04
Had a nice experience with the CanOz team. Applied for PR with them. My case was different as I lost my passport while the application was in process. Had to explain to IRCC and request for PNP point transfer and all. The team did the necessary things to make sure my application would not get rejected. Harsimrat ma'm really understood my situation and were supportive throughout the process. Thank you team!
Louisa Boakye Agyemang
Louisa Boakye Agyemang
2024-02-29
I had such a nice reception
Nidhi Bhan
Nidhi Bhan
2024-02-24
Absolutely seamless journey to get my visa with 100% end to end assistance from a well informed team! Thank you CanOz! At the onset we were clearly explained every miletone of the journey and expectations from both sides were clearly spealt. We were well informed about the paper work that would be needed and other documentation formalities that were supposed to get fulfilled. There were absolutely no surprises and we steadily moved from one step to the next. Infact most of our questions and apprehensions were fairly preempted and there was no scope of any ambiguity! Delightful and totally relaxed was our experience! Thank you again!
Navneet Kaur
Navneet Kaur
2024-02-22
Had an excellent experience with Canoz. Harsimrat helped me in my PR application, they were highly competent during the entire process, they kept me in the loop, shared every update and gave the best advice. I strongly recommend the team to anyone seeking any sort of immigration help. Many thanks for your assistance and keep up the good work.
nimra arif
nimra arif
2024-02-21
I highly recommend CanOz Visa Services because they are really helpful and they are doing excellent job. I got my PR this year and the entire process was completed in just 6-7 months. The process was so smooth just because of them, especially Harsimrat who provided invaluable support. Her guidance is really appreciated. I am really happy and fully satisfied with their services. If anyone is planning to immigrate to Canada or Australia, I strongly suggest reaching out to them from the very beginning. They truly provide world-class services. Thank you Harsimrat for all the efforts. I am really grateful. :)
Shuja Rahman
Shuja Rahman
2024-02-10
Bakhash was immensely helpful with our work visa process to Australia 🔆, from the time we called until the end he helped us throughout the whole process and made it very simple and clear. CanOz staff were very polite and accommodating. This is the person you want to go to if you want to get things done quickly and efficiently without any hassles. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, thank you so much!
Tiegan Murphy
Tiegan Murphy
2024-02-03
Could not have asked for a better experience working with CanOz! Bakhash was there to answer questions every step of the way and made the whole process of getting our Australian PR so seamless. We couldn’t recommend him or this company more. If you are thinking of immigrating to Australia, this is absolutely the company you need to work with! Thank you Bakhash, for making our dreams come true!
Arjun R'Krishnan
Arjun R'Krishnan
2024-02-03
My Australian PR application took about 5 years to reach an outcome. It was a bit of a complicated case and I might have lost hope had Baksh not been my migration agent. By the time I got introduced to Baksh I had already tried a couple of popular agents and got frustrated by the lack of transparency they demonstrated. Baksh was the polar opposite to those money grabbers. He was always clear with his suggestions, had excellent knowledge of the system and his advice helped navigate through complexities with so much ease. The payments were always discussed and was clarified too. An absolute gem of a professional. By the time I received 2 invites in 2022, I trusted Baksh's recommendation and opted to go for 189 albeit being more complicated than a 491. I am so glad I did. I cannot recommend Baksh and Canoz enough.

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