Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence in Canada, along with the partner's dependent children.
If you want to sponsor your wife, husband or partner to Canada, Anyvisa's Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) assist with eligibility reviews, relationship evidence, application preparation and representation before Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Eligibility requirements differ depending on the relationship, the sponsor's status in Canada and the circumstances of the person being sponsored.
There are two ways to apply, and choosing the right one early matters.
Inland sponsorship is for couples living together in Canada.
Outland sponsorship is for partners living outside Canada, and couples in Canada can use it too. If an outland application is refused, the sponsor may be able to appeal.
The right choice depends on where you both live, your travel plans and your partner's current status. An Anyvisa RCIC can confirm which one fits before you prepare an application.
In many cases, yes. A Canadian citizen living abroad can sponsor a spouse or partner, but needs to show they plan to live in Canada once their partner becomes a permanent resident. A permanent resident needs to be living in Canada to sponsor.
A refusal, a returned application or a procedural fairness letter doesn't always end the case. Depending on the reason, the next step can be a response to IRCC, a corrected application or an appeal. A procedural fairness letter comes with a deadline, so it's best to have an RCIC review it as soon as it arrives.
Sponsoring a spouse or partner creates important financial obligations. A sponsor undertakes to provide financial support for the sponsored partner and to make sure they don't need to rely on social assistance during the undertaking period, which is three years from the date they become a permanent resident.
A person may be prevented from sponsoring in certain circumstances, including previous sponsorship defaults, unpaid family support obligations, certain criminal convictions, receipt of some forms of social assistance, imprisonment or other eligibility issues.
Anyvisa can review sponsor eligibility before an application is prepared.
Our spousal and common-law sponsorship service may include:
The exact scope depends on the type and circumstances of the application. Clients can follow their application stage by stage in My Application Portal.
This page focuses on spousal and partner sponsorship, but Anyvisa also assists with other family sponsorship matters, including parents, grandparents, dependent children, and eligible relatives.
Different family sponsorship categories have different eligibility requirements, application procedures, and program availability. We can help you understand which option may apply to your family, prepare or review an application, respond to IRCC requests, report important changes, and address delays or other issues with an application already in process.
If you intend to sponsor your child, or explore practical ways to sponsor other relatives, please book a consultation with an Anyvisa RCIC to review your options before preparing an application.
Immigration requirements can vary depending on your situation. Professional guidance can help you better understand your options, eligibility, potential risks, and the next steps in your immigration process.
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