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Spousal Sponsorship

Bring your partner home.Build your life together.

Spousal sponsorship helps eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.

Couple planning spousal sponsorship in Canada
Family unity
For genuine couples
Inland or outland
Two very different processes
Relationship proof
The heart of the application
Direct to PR
A family-class route to residence

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The detail

What you need to know

Who can be sponsored?

  • Legally married spouses.
  • Common-law partners who meet cohabitation requirements.
  • Conjugal partners in specific circumstances.
  • Partners who meet identity, medical, security and admissibility requirements.

Sponsor requirements

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Meet age and residency-related requirements.
  • Show the ability to support the sponsored partner.
  • Meet sponsorship obligations and not be barred from sponsoring.

Documents may include

  • Marriage certificate or common-law evidence.
  • Photos, travel history, communication records and family proof.
  • Identity documents, status documents and civil records.
  • Sponsor financial and employment details where needed.

Common concerns

  • Not enough relationship evidence.
  • A long-distance relationship history.
  • Previous refusals, previous marriages, or complex immigration history.
  • Confusion between inland and outland applications.

Step by step

How the process works

  1. 1

    Assess eligibility

    Review sponsor and applicant details.

  2. 2

    Plan evidence

    Build a relationship proof checklist.

  3. 3

    Prepare forms

    Organize forms and documents.

  4. 4

    Submit package

    File the application to IRCC.

  5. 5

    IRCC review

    Respond to updates or requests.

  6. 6

    PR decision

    Move forward after approval.

Why us

What you get working with Simmi Immigration

A

Relationship strategy

Clear proof planning for your story.

B

Personal support

Guidance for sensitive family matters.

C

Document review

Reduce missing forms and unclear evidence.

D

Transparent process

Know each step before submission.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Inland generally applies when the sponsored partner is already in Canada, while outland is processed through visa offices outside Canada. They differ in processing, travel flexibility and appeal rights, so the choice should be deliberate.

Applications typically include marriage or common-law evidence, photos, communication history and supporting civil documents. Quality and consistency matter far more than volume.

Previous refusals can affect the review, but a clear explanation and stronger evidence can improve the application package.

Next step

Ready to sponsor your spouse or partner?

Book a consultation to review your relationship proof, eligibility and the best filing approach for your situation.

This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Program rules change and individual circumstances matter. Confirm current IRCC requirements before applying.

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