If you are applying with your partner who is living with you in Canada, the process has slightly different steps than if you were applying from abroad.
The Spouse or the common-law partner Canana-in is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are already living together in Canada and want to keep it that way.
The foreign national partner needs to have valid immigration status in Canada as a student, worker, or visitor. They should also apply under this class if they plan to get an open work permit so that they can work while they wait on their application to be processed.
The first step for Canadians who want to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner is to make sure you are eligible. You have to be a Canadian citizen, First Nation, or permanent resident over the age of 18. You will also have to show that you can provide basic needs for yourself as well as the person you are sponsoring and any dependent children. There are some other factors that could render you ineligible, like if you were ever convicted of a violent crime for example.
At the same time, your partner also has to be eligible to be sponsored. They too must be over the age of 18, and pass background, security, and medical checks. The federal government also says your relationship must be “genuine” and not just based on getting permanent residency status.
IRCC provides an online application guide online, for people going through the process. Once everything is complete, you can submit your application. If the government determines that it is incomplete, they will return it.
(IRCC) takes about 12 months to process spousal sponsorship applications, including a two or three month wait period while they ensure that the application is complete.
During the processing period, IRCC may ask the person who is applying for permanent residence to submit their biometrics. They will have 30 days to send them in. They may also ask for more information or an in-person interview at any time. Those being sponsored will also be given 30 days to have a medical exam.
IRCC allows you to track and update your application status online.
When the immigration department makes a decision on your application, they will send you instructions about the final steps your spouse or common-law partner needs to take to become a permanent resident. They will have to go to a port of entry to meet an immigration officer for a landing interview. IRCC will send them instructions on what documents they need to bring, as well as the time and place of their interview.
Once the landing process is done, your spouse or common-law partner is officially a permanent resident. The only thing left to do is wait for the permanent resident card to come in the mail.
So, if you wish to invite your spouse to Canada, contact us now.
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