Spouse or Common Law Partner Sponsorship

This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner to come to Canada. Both the sponsor and sponsored person must be approved by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to receive a visa. The sponsor and sponsored person must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of three categories: spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner. Canada recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex partners may be eligible to apply under any of the above three categories, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. There are two potential options for Spousal/Common-Law Sponsorship: the Outland and Inland routes. Outland sponsorship is generally pursued when the sponsored partner is living outside of Canada, while Inland sponsorship is when the couple is together in Canada, and the foreign spouse/common-law partner has temporary status in Canada, either as a worker, student, or visitor. The person being sponsored may be eligible for an OPEN WORK PERMIT allowing them to work for any employer in Canada while the sponsorship application is being processed.

At HOI, we understand that spousal and family cases are important and critical. Our licensed experts can provide you with guidance to apply for Canadian Family Sponsorship Visa. It may also be possible to sponsor an extended relative under exceptional circumstances, typically applying to relatives classified as “Lonely Canadians.” Please book a consultation with our experts to learn more about the sponsorship process.