Sponsorship of wife/husband

It is always a great joy for a Canadian Citizen or permanent residence to sponsor their loved ones (Husband, wife, child, parents or grandparents) whom they have not seen for years or have been living thousands of miles away.

I am a Canadian Permanent Resident. Can I sponsor my spouse (husband or wife)?
Yes, you can become a sponsor if you are:
  • 1. 18 years old
  • 2. A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residence
  • 3. Not receiving social assistance from government other than a disability
  • 4. Must be in good financial standing and be able to support them.
  • 5. Meet all other eligibility requirements.
Who you can sponsor:
The spouse you are planning to sponsor must be:
  • 1.At least 18years of age.
  • 2.The relationship between you and the person you are sponsoring must be genuine.
  • 4.Must have no criminal or medical issue
My spouse is living in Canada on a visitor visa am I able to sponsor her/him?
  • Yes, if your spouse is in Canada on a visitor, study or student permit you are able to sponsor her/him.
  • During the period the application is being processed your spouse will be eligible to work on open work permit.
What is the difference between applying for spousal sponsorship Inland rather than from overseas?
  • 1.If you apply from Inland and your spousal sponsorship application is refused there is no appeal.
  • 2.Overseas spousal application processing time is much faster than you apply Inland and there is an appeal process if rfused.