Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
Document Checklist (IMM 5533): This form provides a comprehensive list of all the required documents for the sponsorship application. Sponsorship Agreement and Government Undertaking (IMM 1344): The sponsor must complete this form, along with the person being sponsored (principal applicant).
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.
Processing times may vary depending on the child's country of origin or residence. Processing times are generally approximately 12 months but may take longer.
When applying to sponsor a spouse, you can expect to submit the following: Completed application forms; Proof of status in Canada; Identity documents; Marriage certificate; Police Certificate and Clearances from all countries your spouse has lived in for six months or longer past the age of 18;
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 may download them from the USCIS forms page.
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.