Spousal Sponsorship

Citizens or eligible permanent residents of Canada can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner or, in limited circumstances, their conjugal partner for permanent residence. The case can be pursued from inside or outside of Canada. The main core of the case is to prove that the relationship is real and not just for the purpose of immigration.

The sponsor must usually be at least 18 years old, a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, accept a legal financial obligation and not be subject to sponsorship prohibitions. A permanent resident must live in Canada; The foreign citizen must prove the intention to return to Canada. The main applicant must prove the legal and genuine relationship and be acceptable from the medical, criminal and security point of view.

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

• Citizenship documents or permanent residence of the sponsor;
• passport and identity documents of the parties;
• Marriage certificate or documents of at least one year of common-law cohabitation;
• Relationship and cohabitation documents: address, account, lease, insurance, travel, photos and selected correspondence;
• description of relationship history and important events;
• divorce documents, death of ex-spouse or child custody, as the case may be;
• documents of employment, income and basic needs provision plan;
• Police certificate, medical examination and biometrics of the applicant and dependent members, as the case may be;
• Country-specific forms, photos and documents included in IRCC’s current checklist.