Sponsor Your Spouse or Child for Immigration
Sponsoring a spouse, partner, or child is a federal immigration program managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It allows eligible Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent child to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Eligibility
The official pages do not list specific eligibility criteria in the provided material, but typically sponsors must meet age, status, and income requirements. Please refer to the official website for details.
Application Steps
The official pages do not list detailed steps in the provided material, but the general process includes:
- Preparing application documents
- Submitting the application online or on paper
- Paying the application fee
- Waiting for processing
For specific steps and document checklists, please refer to the official application guide.
Processing Times
Processing times vary based on application type, completeness, and verification difficulty. The official page notes that processing times may be affected by:
- The type of application
- Whether the application is complete
- How quickly we expect to process applications we’ve already received
- How easily we can verify your information
- How long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
- Other factors
Processing times may also be affected if more people apply than can be admitted each year. Check the official processing times page for current estimates.
Fees
The official page states fees for sponsoring a spouse or partner are "from..." but the exact amount is not listed in the provided material. Please check the official fee list for accurate information.
Other Related Programs
- Sponsor your dependent children: How to bring your children to Canada as permanent residents
- Sponsor your adopted child: How to bring your adopted child to Canada as a permanent resident
- Sponsor your relatives: How to bring certain relatives to Canada as permanent residents
- Sponsor your parents and grandparents: Currently paused
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