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International Student’s Spouse

About This Service

This service is for the spouse or common-law partner of some international students. From January 21, 2025, the range of qualified persons is limited and the mere possession of a Study Permit by a student is not enough to qualify a spouse.

Eligibility

A spouse or common-law partner may be eligible if the main student has a valid Study Permit and is studying in one of IRCC’s declared groups; including a doctoral course, a master’s course of at least 16 months, or some professional and qualified programs. The relationship must be real and documented, and the applicant for a work permit must also comply with the general conditions of accepting and applying for a Work Permit.

The list of eligible professional programs is subject to change and should be checked directly with the official IRCC page at the time of filing.

Professional Fees

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.

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Required Documents

Document Checklist

Please prepare clear, legible scans of the documents below and send them to our office. All government application forms will be completed and prepared by our team.

1

Completion of Online Questionnaire

  • The online questionnaire that will be sent to you by our office must be completed electronically.
  • If family members are included in the application, a separate questionnaire must be completed for each of them. Upon receiving our email, please send us the full name and email address of each family member.
2

Passport and Identity Documents of the Applicant

3

Marriage Certificate or Complete Common-Law Relationship Documents

  • Together with an official translation if the document is in a language other than English or French.
4

Valid Study Permit of the Principal Student

5

Principal Student’s Enrolment Documents

  • Enrolment letter, proof of enrolment, program details, length and type of program, and DLI.
6

Financial and Accommodation Documents

7

Evidence of a Genuine Relationship

  • Especially for recent marriages or couples living apart.
8

Travel History and Previous Applications

9

Photo, Biometrics and Medical Examination

  • As applicable.
  • An immigration medical exam accepted by IRCC can only be done by an IRCC-designated panel physician. To find a panel physician in your city and country, click here.
  • If you are in Vancouver, we recommend Dwyer Immigration Medicals. It is a clinic we trust, it has received excellent feedback from our clients, and Farsi-speaking physicians are available.
Recommendation: For translating or scanning your documents, we recommend using official, reputable service providers who are familiar with Government of Canada standards. To find their addresses, click here.