What is Spousal Sponsorship?
Spousal sponsorship is a process that enables Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner to join them in Canada as a permanent resident. This process is designed to reunite families and allow partners to live together in Canada.

Eligibility Criteria
To apply for spousal sponsorship, both the sponsor and the person being sponsored must meet specific criteria:

• Sponsor Requirements:
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must not be imprisoned, bankrupt, under a removal order, or in default of a previous sponsorship undertaking.
  • Must not have sponsored another spouse or common-law partner within the last five years.
  • Must meet the minimum income requirements to prove the ability to support the sponsored person.
• Sponsored Person Requirements:
  • Must be the spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner of the sponsor.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must not be closely related by blood to the sponsor.
  • Must not have any serious criminal convictions or health issues that would make them inadmissible to Canada.

When to Apply
The timing for applying for spousal sponsorship depends on various factors and personal circumstances.