Can I Sponsor My Spouse from Outside Canada?

If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in a relationship with someone living abroad, you might be wondering: Can I sponsor my spouse from outside Canada? The answer is yes - through the Outland Spousal Sponsorship program. In this blog post, we’ll explore how it works, who qualifies, and why it might be the best path for your family.

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What Is Outland Sponsorship?

Outland Sponsorship allows you to sponsor a partner who lives outside of Canada while the application is being processed. It’s often the preferred route for couples who are separated by borders and want to reunite permanently in Canada.

Even if the sponsored partner visits Canada during the application process, their main residence should remain outside the country.

 Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen (living abroad or in Canada) OR a permanent resident (must reside in Canada)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Not be receiving social assistance (except for disability)
• Demonstrate a genuine relationship with your spouse or partner

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Benefits of Outland Sponsorship

✔ Faster processing times in many cases compared to Inland Sponsorship

✔ The sponsored spouse can travel freely in and out of Canada while the application is being reviewed

✔ Ideal if your partner currently lives in another country

✔ The right to appeal a refusal to the Immigration Appeal Division (not available in Inland cases)

Required Documents

To apply, you’ll need:

• Marriage certificate (or proof of common-law/conjugal relationship)
• Identity documents (passport, birth certificate)
• Proof of relationship (photos, chats, joint accounts, etc.)
• Forms from both the sponsor and the applicant
• Additional documents depending on country of origin

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Proof of Intention to Return (for Canadian Citizens Abroad)

If you're a Canadian citizen currently living abroad, you'll need to provide documents that demonstrate your intent to return to Canada. These may include:

• A written explanation of your plans
• Job offers or applications
• Housing arrangements
• School enrollment for children

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Should You Choose Outland Sponsorship?

This depends on your unique circumstances. If your spouse is outside of Canada and needs flexibility to travel, Outland may be the best choice.

For those already living together in Canada, Inland Sponsorship could be an option though it comes with different timelines and travel limitations.

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Questions? Contact us at office@anyvisa.ca or visit our Spousal Sponsorship Page for more details.

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