Here are a few facts about sponsorship applications:

• To qualify as a sponsor, you must be a PR (permanent resident), Canadian or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act

• You can sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or⁠ dependant children who do not have dependent children⁠ of their own⁠

• There are no income requirements⁠ for spousal sponsorship

• If you meet the income criteria and are chosen through the lottery process, you may sponsor your parents or grandparents.

• You may sponsor your orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild if they meet certain conditions

• You may sponsor one relative, related by blood or adoption, of any age, if you meet certain conditions

Your sponsorship application could be rejected if you:

• Receive social assistance from the government (except for disability)⁠

• Are in process of bankruptcy

• Have failed to pay back immigration loans, or have made late or missed payments⁠

• Have sponsored a family member in the past and failed to meet the terms

• Have sponsored a previous spouse or partner who has not been a permanent resident for more than 3 years⁠

• Have been sponsored yourself and obtained permanent residency less than 5 years ago

• You can sponsor the person as your common-law partner (same or opposite gender) as long as you’ve been living or have lived with your partner for at least 12 consecutive months in a marriage-like relationship.

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You will need to apply under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class if your spouse or common-law partner:

• resides with you in Canada⁠

• has valid immigration status in Canada⁠

• and would like to apply for, and qualifies for, an Open Work Permit so that they can work while the application is being processed

To learn more about Spousal Sponsorships, book your consultation now!