Spousal Sponsorship Program

Spousal Visa Sponsorship, also known as a sponsorship visa, is a type of visa that allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada and become a permanent resident. The spousal visa falls under the Family Class sponsorship program, which is a part of Canada’s immigration policy.

To be eligible to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for a spousal visa, you must meet certain requirements set by IRCC.

•      Being at least 18 years old
•      Being a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada,
•      Not being in prison, bankrupt, or under a removal order
•      Signing an undertaking to provide financial support for your spouse or common-law partner for a period of three years
•      Meeting the minimum necessary income requirements to sponsor your partner

Your spouse or common-law partner must also meet certain eligibility requirements to be granted a spousal visa, such as passing a medical examination and security checks.

Inland Spousal Sponsorship

Inland spousal sponsorship is a process for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence in Canada while the sponsored person is already living in Canada.
To be eligible for inland spousal sponsorship, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet certain requirements, such as being legally married or in a common-law relationship and living together in Canada. Additionally, the sponsor must be able to financially support the sponsored person and must not have any criminal or immigration-related issues.
The inland spousal sponsorship process involves submitting an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada with supporting documents, such as marriage or common-law relationship proof, proof of legal status in Canada, and proof of financial support. The sponsored person can also apply for an open work permit while the application is being processed, allowing them to work while waiting for the application to be processed.

Outland Sponsorship

Outland spousal sponsorship is a process for Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence in Canada while the sponsored person is living outside of Canada.
To be eligible for outland spousal sponsorship, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet certain requirements, such as being legally married or in a common-law relationship and demonstrating that they intend to live together in Canada once the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. Additionally, the sponsor must be able to financially support the sponsored person and must not have any criminal or immigration-related issues.
The sponsored person can also apply for a visitor visa while the application is being processed, allowing them to travel to Canada to visit the sponsor while waiting for the application to be processed.