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SPONSOR YOUR SPOUSE COMMON LAW PARTNER
You can sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada.
If you do, you must be able to: support them financially
make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government
Sponsor a spouse, partner from $1,080, or a child from $150
These fees increased on April 30, 2022.
You can become a sponsor if you are at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or a permanent resident, living in Canada:
If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when your sponsored relative becomes a permanent resident.
You can’t sponsor someone if you’re a permanent resident living outside of Canada.
Able to prove that you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and;
You must also be able to show that you can provide basic needs for: yourself, your spouse or partner, your spouse or partner’s dependent child(ren) (if applicable) your dependent child(ren) (if you’re sponsoring only your dependent child).
You may not be able to sponsor
If you are sponsoring a spouse or partner but you signed an undertaking for a previous spouse or partner and it hasn’t been three years since they became a permanent resident.
Previously sponsored someone and did not pay back any social assistance that they received while the undertaking was in place. And are in default on an immigration loan or a performance bond, did not pay court-ordered alimony or child support.
Have declared bankruptcy which has not been discharged were convicted of
If you are sponsoring a spouse or partner and you were previously sponsored as a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and became a permanent resident of Canada less than five years ago, and are under a removal order, are in a penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison,
If you’re a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you can sponsor your
It's important to note that the specific requirements and processes of the Family Sponsorship Program can change over time. Therefore, it's recommended to visit the official website of Immigration Canada. Family Sponsorship Program or consult us for the most up-to-date and accurate information before starting the application process.
Westland Immigration & Visa Services Inc.
Mr. Varinder Sharma (Director, MCom, Dip. Imm. Law), (RCIC), Member ICCRC
Cell: 1-778-988-8472
Office: +1-778-783-9991
Toll Free: 1-800-401-3797
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