Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
There are 4 steps to sponsor your spouse, partner or child: Apply to sponsor. The sponsor must. Apply to be sponsored (permanent residence) ... Pay your application fees. Send us additional information during processing. Submit your online application. Get updates about your application online.
You can also submit your online application directly to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Fill out the application form electronically. The completed form (including the barcoded sheets) will have to be printed on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer.
As of March 19, 2024 spouses/partners are only eligible if the student is enrolled in one of these degree-granting programs: Master's or Doctorate-level programs, or any of the following professional programs: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD); Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor (LLB, JD, BCL);
APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME IRCC recently reduced the spousal sponsorship processing time from up to 26 months to 12 months for both in-Canada and outside of Canada applications. During processing you can check spousal sponsorship application status online.
Timeline for Spousal Sponsorship As of 2024, typical processing times are around 12 months, but this can fluctuate based on factors such as: The completeness of the application. Whether biometrics and other required documentation are promptly provided.
Below are the key steps involved: Meet all of the requirements. Marriage to a U.S. citizen: The applicant must be legally married to a U.S. citizen spouse who is over the age of 18. File the Petition (Form I-130) ... USCIS Processing. National Visa Center (NVC) Processing. Medical Examination. Consular Interview.
The standard spousal application processing time is 12 months. Is an interview required as part of my application? Interviews are necessary only in cases where the information is considered not credible and are at the discretion of the visa officers assessing your application.