CANADA SPONSORSHIP- SPOUSAL PR
Canada Sponsorship-Spousal PR is a program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner to become a permanent resident of Canada. This program is part of the Family Class sponsorship program, which aims to reunite families in Canada.
To be eligible for the Spousal PR program, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be able to demonstrate that they can provide financial support to their spouse or common-law partner for a certain period of time. The sponsored spouse or common-law partner must be at least 18 years old and must not be inadmissible to Canada due to criminality, medical conditions, or other reasons.
The application process for the Spousal PR program typically involves the sponsor submitting a sponsorship application and the sponsored spouse or common-law partner submitting a permanent residence application. Both applications are reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the processing times can vary depending on the complexity of the case.
If the sponsored spouse or common-law partner’s application is approved, they will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and can then travel to Canada to become a permanent resident. Once they become a permanent resident, they will be able to work and study in Canada and have access to healthcare and other benefits. They may also be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain residency requirements.
The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and must demonstrate that they can support their spouse or common-law partner financially. The sponsored spouse or common-law partner must also meet certain eligibility criteria, including admissibility to Canada.
The sponsor must submit a sponsorship application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) along with the required documents and fees.
Once the sponsorship application is approved, the sponsored spouse or common-law partner can apply for permanent residency in Canada. They will need to submit a permanent residency application to IRCC along with the required documents and fees.
If the permanent residency application is approved, the sponsored spouse or common-law partner, as well as any accompanying dependents, will receive permanent residency in Canada.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Canada Sponsorship-Spousal PR program, both the sponsor and the sponsored spouse or common-law partner must meet certain criteria. Here are the general eligibility requirements:
Sponsor eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must not be in default of any previous sponsorship agreement or court-ordered support payments
- Must be able to financially support the sponsored spouse or common-law partner for a certain period of time, which is typically three years
Sponsored spouse or common-law partner eligibility:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with the sponsor
- Must not be closely related to the sponsor, such as a sibling or parent
- Must not be inadmissible to Canada due to criminality, medical conditions, or other reasons
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT
- A passport for both the sponsor and the sponsored spouse or common-law partner.
- Marriage Certificate
- Canadian citizenship certificate, a passport, or a permanent resident card for the sponsor.
- Financial documents
- Police certificates
- Medical exams
- Application forms