Spousal Sponsorship

Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada are eligible to sponsor their spouse, partner, or dependent children to become permanent residents of Canada. To do so, you must be able to:

• support them financially
• make sure they don’t need social assistance from the government

There are two categories to choose from when sponsoring your significant other; you may decide to pursue an inland spousal sponsorship or an overseas spousal sponsorship.

HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS

You’re eligible to sponsor your spouse, partner, or dependent child if:

• You’re at least 18 years old
• You’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• You’re able to prove that you’re not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability
• you can provide for the basic needs of any persons you want to sponsor

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially take care of the persons you are sponsoring for a period of time. This is called a financial undertaking.
• You and your sponsored family members need to agree to specific responsibilities during the undertaking period. This is called the sponsorship agreement.
• Your spouse, partner, dependent child, and their dependent children (if applicable) must provide the below documents to show they meet the eligibility requirements:
• all required forms and documents with their application
• medical exams
• biometrics