Spousal Sponsorship Visa

Who Can Sponsor?

You (the sponsor) must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or PR
  • Be 18+ years old
  • Not receiving social assistance (except disability)
  • Be able to support your spouse financially

Who Can Be Sponsored?

  • Legally married spouse
  • Common-law partner (living together 12+ months)
  • Conjugal partner (special cases)

Types of Spousal Sponsorship

1. Inland Sponsorship 🇨🇦

  • Spouse is already in Canada
  • Can apply for open work permit

2. Outland Sponsorship 

  • Spouse is outside Canada (common for India)
  • Faster processing in many cases

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Check Eligibility

Sponsor + spouse both qualify


2. Collect Documents

  • Marriage certificate
  • Photos together
  • Chat/call proof
  • Passport & ID

3. Submit Application

Online via IRCC


4. Biometrics + Medical

  • Fingerprints
  • Health check

5. Approval

Spouse gets PR visa

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