This form must be completed by: you, the principal applicant.
You can apply anytime after the wedding. You will need to provide proof of the length/genuineness of the relationship in any case, so apply as soon as you are married.
- The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. The Canadian government aims to make decisions on spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months.
You can apply under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class if your spouse or common-law partner cohabits (lives) with you in Canada. Your spouse or common-law partner must either: have valid temporary residence status or. be exempt from needing this status under a public policy that was set out in 2005.
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.
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. The Canadian government aims to make decisions on spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months.
New eligibility rules for SOWP. 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);