Spousal Sponsorship
- You must be 18 years of age and older
- You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian
- You must be sponsoring a member of the Family Class, such as your spouse or common-law partner
- You must live in Canada, or if you live outside of Canada, you must provide proof that you will live in Canada once the person you are sponsoring becomes a Permanent Resident of Canada
- You and your spouse or common-law partner must sign an agreement that you understand your obligations and responsibilities
- You must sign an undertaking that you will provide the basic requirements for your spouse or common-law partner and his or her dependent children
- You must provide proof that you have sufficient funds to provide the basic requirements for your spouse or common-law partner and his or her dependent children.
What You will Need
Citizenship and Immigration Canada recognizes legal marriages from all walks of life. Age differences, arranged marriages etc. So long as the marriage was legal where it occurred, you are eligible. That being said, when it comes to spousal sponsorship, the most important document is of course the marriage certificate. Aside from this, you will need to demonstrate that you are in a bona fide relationship and not one solely for the purposes of immigration. Demonstrating the genuineness of your relationship can be done through documentation like photos, love letters, proof of correspondence etc.