Spouse or Common Law Partner Sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship is a popular very immigration service. As Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you have the right to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada and obtain PR in Canada

If you are sponsoring a common-law partner, you must have lived for 12 months in a marriage-like relationship.

In this immigration program, the sponsor and sponsored person must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of these three categories.

• Spouse;

if you are married to your sponsor and your marriage is legally valid.

• Common-Law Partner; or

You can sponsor a person as your common-law partner if:

• That person is of the opposite or same sex; and

• You and your partner have lived together in a conjugal relationship for a period of at least one year.

• Conjugal Partner

This category is for partners -either of the opposite sex or same sex- in exceptional circumstances beyond their control that prevent them from qualifying as common-law partners or spouses by living together

In Canada, spousal sponsorship refers to the process through which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible for spousal sponsorship, the couple must be married or in a common-law relationship.

A common-law relationship is defined as a couple who have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least one year. This means that they must have been living together continuously for at least 12 months and must have a relationship that is genuine, exclusive, and interdependent.

To be eligible to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• You must be able to provide for the basic needs of your spouse or common-law partner and any dependent children.
• You must not be in a conjugal relationship with another person while sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner.
• You must not have any outstanding debts to the government of Canada, such as taxes or immigration-related fees.
• You must not be in jail, prison, or in any other form of detention.
• You must not be the subject of a removal order from Canada.
• You must not be a convicted criminal, unless you have received a pardon.

If you meet all of these criteria, you may be eligible to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in Canada. However, it is always best to check with immigration authorities to confirm your eligibility and to get detailed information on the process of sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner.

What is Spousal Sponsorship Document Checklist

A spousal sponsorship document checklist is a list of documents that are required for a person to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency in Canada. This checklist typically includes documents that provide proof of the sponsor's identity, such as a passport or birth certificate, as well as documents that show the sponsor's relationship to their spouse or common-law partner, such as a marriage certificate or proof of cohabitation.

The exact documents required for a spousal sponsorship application will vary depending on the individual circumstances of the sponsor and their spouse or common-law partner. However, some common documents that may be required include:

• Form IMM 0008, The partner must complete the Generic Application Form for Canada (the applicant seeking immigration to Canada)  
• Form IMM 1344, Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking, to be signed by the sponsor and the partner
• Form IMM 1283, Financial Evaluation, to be signed by the sponsor
• Form IMM 5406, Additional Family Information, to be completed by the principal applicant and all adult children
• Form IMM 5532, Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation, to be completed by both the sponsor and main applicant
• Form IMM 5533, Document Checklist for Spouse (Including Dependent Children)
• Form IMM 5534, Document Checklist for Dependent Child
• Form IMM 5589, Document Checklist for Common-Law Partner (Including Dependent Children)
• Form IMM 5629, Document Checklist for Conjugal Partner (Including Dependent Children)
• Form IMM 5669, Schedule A - Background/Declaration (the partner and all members of the partner's family who are at least 18 years of age must sign separate copies of this form)
• Form IMM 5476, Use of Representative, 

• Passport or other government-issued identification for the sponsor and their spouse or common-law partner
• Birth certificates for the sponsor and their spouse or common-law partner
• Marriage certificate, if the couple is married
• Proof of cohabitation, such as joint bank statements or utility bills, if the couple is in a common-law relationship
• Police clearance certificates for the sponsor and their spouse or common-law partner
• Medical examination results for the spouse or common-law partner
• Sponsorship agreement and undertaking signed by the sponsor
• Proof of income for the sponsor, such as tax returns or pay stubs

It is important to carefully review the document checklist provided by immigration authorities and ensure that all required documents are included with the sponsorship application. Failure to provide all of the required documents can result in delays or the rejection of the application. It is always best to consult with an immigration lawyer or accredited immigration representative to ensure that the application is complete and properly submitted.

If you have question like how to bring your wife to Canada or how to bring your husband to Canada? Contact us today for assistance with your spousal sponsorship application.

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