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.
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);
Begin your application 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.
After biometrics submission, the processing time for a Canada visa can take an additional 4 to 8 weeks depending on the visa type and any additional checks required.
Starting November 2024, PGWP applicants must meet strict language benchmarks: CLB 7 for university graduates and CLB 5 for college graduates. These new requirements aim to ensure graduates can integrate into the Canadian workforce smoothly. For non-native speakers, these benchmarks add significant challenges.
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. Any additional information requests by the immigration office.
Canada Family Sponsorship for Spouse: Your sponsor must be 18 years or above. Spouses, conjugal Partners & common-law partners can apply. As a thumb rule, your sponsor should be a Canadian PR Visa holder or a Citizen. Must demonstrate legal marital status with your sponsor. Your sponsor must financially support you.
There is no specific income level that is needed in order to sponsor a spouse (a husband, wife, or common-law partner) to Canada. However, the sponsor needs to demonstrate that they can financially support their spouse once they become a Permanent Resident.
Documents Required for Spouse Visa Canada Your travel history and valid original passport. Original documents proving education, date of birth, residential address, etc. Proof of income of the sponsor that meets the eligibility criteria. Legal documents asserting marriage, such as a marriage certificate.