A Spouse

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada interested in sponsoring a spouse to Canada, our immigration team can help you bring your loved one to Canada within 12 months! This process is part of our Spousal Sponsorship to Canada. If you are in a relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, our immigration team can help you become a permanent resident!

Requirements to Sponsor

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has not yourself been sponsored in the last five (5) years,
• Be at least 18 years of age,
• Take full financial responsibility for the sponsored spouse or common-law partner for three (3) years from the time they become permanent residents.

The Person you are Sponsoring

• must be legally married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (please note that same-sex marriages qualify for sponsorship only if the marriage was performed in a country where same-sex marriage is recognized) OR
• must have been living with your partner for at least 1 full year (same-sex and opposite-sex partners may apply),
• must show that you have plans by which you will be able to financially support yourself and any dependents,
• must successfully complete medical, criminal and background screenings.