Are you eligible for Spousal Sponsorship in Canada?

Suppose you have been living in Canada for quite some time now and are married to an individual who enjoys the nationality of another country. In that case, we understand the grievances attached to it. Well, you do not need to worry any further because the Canadian Government has sorted out a perfect program for you.

If you are a Permanent Residency card holder or a Canadian Resident, you can apply for the spousal sponsorship program to bring your wife or husband to Canada. Although numerous immigrant consultants will convince you that the sponsorship process is complicated and time-consuming, we at VG Immigration beg to differ. We take pride in being one of the best Spousal sponsorship consultants in Ontario, and in this article, we will discuss if you are eligible for the sponsorship or not.

Eligibility Criteria

·         You must be 18 years or older.

·         To live in Canada, you must either be a Permanent Residency card holder or a Canadian Citizen.

·         You do not have any past or criminal records, including bankruptcy, under any removal order or holding the charge of any serious offence.

·         Ensure you were not bought to Canada or sponsored as a spouse within the past five years.

·         Your spouse must be a minimum of 16 years or older.

Apart from this, you must also be aware the spousal sponsorship program allows sponsorship for three types of relationships, which we have discussed thoroughly below.

Three Categories that Fall under Spousal Sponsorship Program

·         Common Law Partner

The sponsor and the sponsored must have lived together or been in a live-in relationship for more than a year or more.

·         Spouse

The sponsor and the sponsored must be legally married.

If they got married in Canada, they must produce a certificate from the province or documentation proving the same. On the other hand, if they got married outside Canada, they must have complied with the marriage rules of that particular country and have valid documentation proving the same.

·         Conjugal Partner

The sponsored individual will be considered a conjugal partner only under certain circumstances when they have failed to become legal spouses or common-law partners due to legal restrictions, immigration barriers, or same-sex relationships. However, both individuals must have a mutual dependency on each other and the same commitment level as marriage.

Applicants who cannot apply for Spousal Sponsorship

In case of the following circumstances, an applicant cannot sponsor his/her wife or husband:

·         If the applicant is under a removal order.

·         Is in jail or under prison charges.

·         The applicant has held a permanent residency status for less than five years.

·         Has sponsored another spouse or partner previously within three years.

·         Was charged with a sexual offence or caused bodily harm to any individual.

·         The applicant has an unpaid immigration loan or anything similar.

·         They had previously failed to support any sponsored relative, which led the individual to seek social assistance to meet daily needs.

In conclusion, once you consider yourself eligible to sponsor your spouse, do not waste any further time and seek assistance from the best Spousal Sponsorship Consultant in Ontario. We can offer our service during the gift and when it's done. Whatever your query, our team is always there to help you out and beyond.