Outside Canada Spousal Sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or eligible partner living outside Canada for permanent residence.
Sponsored spouses and partners can become permanent residents of Canada.
Allows couples to live together permanently in Canada.
Sponsors may have the right to appeal a refusal decision.
Applicants may continue living outside Canada while the application is processed.
| Eligibility Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Age | Must be at least 18 years old |
| Sponsor Status | Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian |
| Relationship | Legally married, common-law, or eligible conjugal relationship |
| Relationship Genuineness | Must prove the relationship is genuine and ongoing |
| Medical & Security | Applicant must pass medical, criminal, and security screening |
| Intent to Reside | Canadian citizens abroad must show plans to live in Canada after approval |
At Future Dreams Immigration, we help couples prepare strong sponsorship applications by ensuring relationship evidence, forms, and supporting documents meet immigration requirements.
Our experts are here to guide you every step of the way.
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For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding Open Work Permits for spouses and eligible family members of foreign workers, please visit the official Government of Canada website.
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