One of the most reliable family reunification pathways to Canadian permanent residency is the Spousal or Common-Law Partner Sponsorship program. Individuals meeting the requirements below can sponsor their legal spouse or common-law partner through this program. The person intending to marry or already married and wishing to bring their spouse/partner to Canada acts as the sponsor, while the spouse/partner is the sponsored person. Both must meet the necessary conditions.
Requirements for the Sponsor
The sponsor can include the legal spouse or common-law partner, along with dependent children. The sponsor must meet the following:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian permanent resident (PR card holder).
- If the sponsor is a Canadian citizen living outside Canada: Must provide proof of intent to reside in Canada with the sponsored person upon approval (e.g., job offer, lease, property sale).
- If the sponsor is a PR holder: Must live in Canada and be resident at the time of application.
- Must prove financial capability to support the spouse and not rely on social assistance (except for disability).
- Must be able to meet the basic needs (food, shelter, clothing, non-public healthcare) of the sponsored person in the future.
Requirements for the Sponsored Person
The sponsored person can be a legal spouse or common-law partner of the sponsor and must meet the following:
As a Legal Spouse
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be legally and officially married to the sponsor (with a valid marriage certificate).
As a Common-Law Partner
- Not legally married to the sponsor.
- Can be same-sex or opposite-sex.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have lived together continuously for at least 12 months under the same roof.
How ITCiLand Supports You in This Program
Application Process
If you wish to sponsor your spouse or partner, the following 3 steps are required:
- Consultation & Eligibility Review – Determine the customized document checklist.
- Document Preparation – Gather and organize files based on the checklist.
- File Submission – Complete and send the application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Contact Us
Reach out via:
Email: sponsorship@itc-canada.com
Direct Phone (Canada): 0014164105508
WhatsApp / Telegram / IMO: 0014164577665
