A foreign national seeking spousal sponsorship to Canada faces a highly complex legal process, regardless of whether the application is submitted from within Canada or abroad. The spouse must be sponsored by either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who also submits their own paperwork in support of that person’s immigration into Canada.
How Long Does it Take to Sponsor Your Spouse in Canada?
Sponsorship applications can take up to 12 months from start to finish. This is the general time frame in which sponsorship cases are processed, though it may vary depending on how complex or detailed your application needs to be for approval. The visa office will also ask you to prove certain things that make them proceed with more caution so expect delays if these issues come into play; however, they usually don’t delay processing beyond one year unless there was an error committed during submitting documents (such as a missing signature).
What are the Requirements to Sponsor Your Spouse in Canada?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Canada, or plan to return to Canada once your spouse or partner becomes a permanent resident of Canada
- Be able and willing to provide for the basic financial needs of your spouse or partner for three years
If you are married and looking into sponsoring your husband or wife, immigration officers will expect to see the following evidence:
- Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation questionnaire
- Marriage certificate or documents thet prove your common-law status
- Wedding invitations and photos
- Birth certificates or adoption records for any children you and your spouse have together
- Common bills, paymnts, property, etc.
Reasons a Sponsorship Application is Refused
In order to qualify for sponsorship, you need a legitimate relationship with your spouse. There are several factors taken into account when determining eligibility.
Visa officers will consider a range of items to determine if your relationship is genuine. Some traditional, like photos or a certificate from your wedding ceremony showing members and family present at it; others can be more unique the cultural practices in the region you are applying for visas with (i.e.: letters explaining why one person may not have accepted into their culture’s marriage traditions). If dealing with unconventional relationships then providing these additional proofs might prove necessary.
Do I Get Permanent Residence if I Marry a Canadian?
No, marrying a Canadian does not automatically give your spouse Canadian permanent residence. You can only apply for spousal sponsorship after being married.
Children Sponsorship
Canada has immigration programs that allow citizens and/or permanent residents of Canada to sponsor children (and their immediate families) to immigrate to Canada. This is also known as Children’s Sponsorship. Sponsoring a child to Canada is not an easy process. Parents must take the necessary steps carefully and thoughtfully, as sponsorship comes with legal obligations. The federal government will grant permanent resident status, under one of the family reunification categories, to sponsored children if they satisfy certain eligibility requirements. Children sponsorship can be applied to native children, adopted children, as well as grandchildren of your sponsored children or children of your sponsored spouse.
How Can We Help You?
We’re here to help you get your sponsorship in Canada. You can trust us with your immigration needs because we have the experience and expertise necessary to make sure that everything goes smoothly. If you want to be sponsored by your spouse or common-law partner, we will guide you through every step of the process so that it is as stress-free as possible. We know how important this is for both of you, and we are committed to making sure that nothing gets overlooked along the way. Contact us for the initial consultation about spousal sponsorship!
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