Comprehensive Guide: Sponsoring Your Spouse Or Partner To Canada

1. Program introduction

Program Spousal Sponsorship cho phép công dân hoặc thường trú nhân Canada bảo lãnh vợ/chồng hoặc bạn đời sang Canada để định cư lâu dài. Đây là diện được ưu tiên vì mục tiêu đoàn tụ gia đình.

2. Qualifying forms of relationship

• Spouse: Legally married to the sponsor.
• Common-law Partner: Living together as husband and wife for at least 12 consecutive months.
• Conjugal Partner: A real relationship of at least 1 year but unable to live together or get married due to cultural, political or religious barriers.

Each category requires different evidence, such as a marriage certificate, proof of cohabitation (bills, joint bank accounts), or an explanation of why you cannot live together.

3. Two groups of records: Outland vs. Inland

Family Class (Outland Sponsorship)

• The sponsored person is living outside Canada or is not in Canada throughout the process.
• Có thể xin Visa tạm trú (TRV) hoặc eTA để thăm Canada trong khi chờ.
• Advantages: Freedom to travel outside Canada.
• Note: The application needs to be convincing if applying for TRV, as the decision depends on the visa officer.

In Canada (Inland Sponsorship)

• The sponsored person is living with the sponsor in Canada.
• It is possible to file even if legal status has expired, under special policy, but other immigration laws must be followed.
• Disadvantages: Restricted entry into Canada while the application is being processed.

4. Processing time

• Average: 12 months, but depends on the profile.
• If settling in Quebec: Up to 25 months depending on individual requirements.

Influencing factors:

• Province of settlement (especially Quebec).
• Completeness of records.
• Additional requirements from IRCC.
• Background check, medical examination.

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5. Government costs

• Guarantee fee: 85 CAD
• Main application processing fee: 545 CAD
• Permanent residency fee: 575 CAD
• Total: 1,205 CAD

More:

• Dependent child: 175 CAD/child.
• Biometrics: 85 CAD/person (valid for 10 years).
• If settling in Quebec: Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ) and separate fee required.
  IRCC Fee List

6. Conditions of the guarantor

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, ≥18 years of age.
• Financially able to support the sponsored person for 3 years.
• Not receiving social benefits.
• If living outside Canada (citizen), must prove that he/she will return to Canada when the sponsored person has PR.

7. Detailed documents to be submitted

Guarantor:

• Guarantee application.
• Proof of nationality/PR.
• Fee receipt.

Sponsored person:

• Application for permanent residence.
• Passport, ID card, birth certificate, marriage status certificate.
• Criminal records from countries where you have resided for ≥6 months.
• Medical certificate, digital photo, proof of military service (if any).

Both:

• Relationship Information & Sponsorship Evaluation Form.
• Proof of relationship:
  • Joint home ownership, lease, utility bills, joint bank accounts or credit cards.
  • Government documents showing the same address.
  • Photos, texts, emails, plane tickets, proof of financial support.

Note:

• Common-law: need to prove living together for at least 12 months (bank statements, bills).
• Not living together: need proof of regular contact, plane tickets to visit.

8. Reasons for application rejection

• Missing, incorrect or falsified records.
• Financially unqualified.
• Relationship without sufficient evidence.

To avoid delays or rejections, be well prepared and accurate from the start.

9. Conclusion

Spousal Sponsorship là con đường quan trọng giúp các cặp đôi đoàn tụ và định cư lâu dài tại Canada. Chuẩn bị hồ sơ đầy đủ, trung thực và theo dõi cập nhật từ IRCC là chìa khóa để hồ sơ được xét nhanh chóng.