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Spousal
Columbus Immigration
Spousal Sponsorship Program
The method by which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their partner to immigrate to Canada permanently is known as spousal sponsorship. In Canada, we are aware of how crucial it is for families to stay together. Applications seeking spousal sponsorship are therefore given great consideration.
This page contains all the information you need to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to immigrate to Canada.
Family Class (Outland) Sponsorship Class
If you meet the following criteria, you should apply for Family Class (Outland) sponsorship:
Your spouse/common-law partner (i.e., “the applicant”) is not a Canadian citizen.
You currently reside in Canada with your sponsor but do not intend to remain for the application process.
Inland Sponsorship
Outland Sponsorship
Eligibility: A Canadian citizen living in or outside of Canada with the sponsored spouse OR a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada while your spouse or common-law partner is living outside of Canada.
Refusal: If an outland sponsorship application is denied, it can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
The disadvantage of this route is that living with your spouse may be easier once your application is approved. On the other hand, your spouse can apply for a temporary visa to visit Canada while their outland sponsorship application is being processed.Inland Sponsorship
In most cases, applications for spousal sponsorship are processed within a year. Traveling abroad while an inland sponsorship application is being processed is permissible, but it is not recommended.
Eligibility: A Canadian citizen or permanent resident & residing in Canada along with a spouse or common-law partner
Refusal: An Inland application cannot be appealed if it is refused. It is preferable to resubmit with more decisive proof rather than incur significantly higher costs by requesting a court review.