Spousal immigration is one of the important and fast growing aspects of Canadian immigration. The applicants are applying at a fast pace under this category every year. The Government of Canada launched a program where undeclared family members can be sponsored. Meaning thereby an applicant who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada can sponsor his/ her spouse on certain conditions. This program is very helpful for those people who cannot qualify under other immigration routes such as the Express Entry. However through the spousal sponsorship route one of the main requirements is to demonstrate your relationship is genuine. Find out below what steps you need to take to be eligible to sponsor your spouse to Canada
You can sponsor if you fall under any of the below mentioned categories
spouse may be of either sex, however the marriage must recognized under the Canadian law and under the law of the country you intend to get married in. For example, Canada accepts same sex marriages, however if you got married with your same sex partner in country that does not accept same sex marriages then your marriage will not be recognized in Canada.
Under the following circumstances, the sponsored stands unqualified and ineligible to sponsor the spouse.
When an applicant applies for permanent residence, all the family members must be declared and most also need to be examined. The examination here means includes criminal and security checks and medical examination as well.
Your spouse may be eligible under this spousal sponsorship program if:
AND
Typically speaking there are two types of application which includes
The application must be accompanied by the following necessary documents which includes:
The sponsor must promise to financially take care of the spouse whom has been sponsored. This promise is considered as an undertaking.
The sponsor by way of undertaking ensure to providing financial support to the spouse , starting when they become permanent residents
The sponsor and the sponsored spouse need to agree to certain responsibilities during the undertaking. These responsibilities are considered concluded in the sponsorship agreement which states the sponsor will provide for the basic needs of the sponsored spouse.
Generally there is not any income requirement to sponsor the spouse. However, the sponsor needs to show that the sponsor is financially sound and have enough money to meet the income requirements.
Got stuck in the middle of the process and don’t know where to go or your application is incomplete or you have been refused as an sponsor then you have landed at the right place. Please reach out to Akrami & Associates for one point solution and hassle free application closure.
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