Are you missing your spouse in Canada?

If yes, then think about Canada Spousal sponsorship. It is one of the most popular Canada family reunification programs. Any permanent resident or permit holder in Canada is eligible to sponsor his/her spouse to Canada. A PR can sponsor the spouse for permanent settlement in the country through Spouse visa whereas; a permit holder can call the spouse to accompany him/her till the validity of the permit through Canada spouse dependent visa. If the spouse is willing to work on a dependent visa, then it is easy for him/her to apply for a work permit in Canada.

Requirements to sponsor spouse in Canada-

Under spousal sponsorship, a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner can enter to Canada.

Spouse:

An individual having age more than 18 years and is legally married to sponsor can apply for Canada spousal sponsorship status. Both of them must have gone through a complete legal marriage process.

Common-law partner:

Common-law partner of an individual either of same-sex or different sex lives with him/her for at least one year. The process of sponsoring common law partner Canada is a little complex. He/she needs to show many official documents including joint bank account statement, credit card statement which shows the activity of both partners, renting lease having the name of both partners, a salutatory declaration from both partners stating that the relationship between them is true and genuine.

Conjugal partner:

Sometimes, due to circumstances, which are beyond the control of both partners, the sponsored individual is not able to live with his/her partner. Some of the reasons are immigration barrier, marital status, sexual orientation and more. Here, proof of funds is similar to common-law partner.

Requirements for a sponsor –

He/she must be 18 years old or above for sponsoring someone to Canada from India

He/she must have enough funds to bear the expenses of his/her dependents after they migrate to Canada

He/she should not be accused of any criminal record in the past

He/she should not be accused of not paying alimony or child support payments in past

He/she should not be bankrupt

He/she must either have a valid permit or Permanent residency in Canada

A study permit holder requires –

• Proof of funds to ensure the financial capability to support spouse/partner after immigration
• Valid study permit
• Acceptance letter as a full-time student from a recognized learning institution in Canada

 A work permit holder requires –

• Copy of the employment offer
• Valid Canada work permit which approves to work in Canada for a minimum of six months
• Job in an occupation classified as NOC 0, A or B

Estimated fees for sponsoring spouse to Canada:

For the process of sponsoring a spouse to Canada, the fees include the amount of CAN $ 550 without right of permanent resident fee

For sponsoring spouse for permanent residence Canada with the right of permanent resident fee: CAN $ 1,040

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