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Spouse or Partner Sponsorship
Canada believes that families belong together. The Spouse or Partner Sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their life partners to Canada and build a future together.
This pathway supports genuine relationships and offers a clear process to sponsor your legally married spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Because distance should never separate committed relationships.
Who Can Be Sponsored?
You may sponsor your partner if the relationship is genuine and meets one of the following categories:
- Spouse – A legally recognized marriage, valid both in the country of marriage and in Canada
- Common-Law Partner – Couples who have lived together continuously for at least 12 months
- Conjugal Partner – Partners in a committed relationship who cannot live together due to serious legal or immigration barriers
Spousal Sponsorship
This category applies to couples who are legally married. Canada recognizes both opposite-sex and same-sex marriages, provided the marriage is legally valid.
Sponsors must prove the authenticity of the relationship through documentation such as marriage certificates, communication records, and shared responsibilities.
Your marriage deserves a permanent home in Canada.
Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
Common-law sponsorship is for couples who have lived together for a minimum of one uninterrupted year. Short separations may be allowed if properly explained and documented.
Evidence such as joint leases, shared bills, and proof of cohabitation is essential to demonstrate a genuine partnership.
Committed relationships matter — even without a wedding.
Conjugal Partner Sponsorship
This option exists for couples who cannot live together due to exceptional circumstances, such as immigration restrictions, legal limitations, or discrimination in their home country.
Applicants must clearly show a long-term, exclusive relationship supported by strong evidence.
When barriers exist, solutions still remain.
Inland vs Outland Sponsorship
Outland Sponsorship
Ideal for applicants living outside Canada or those who need the flexibility to travel during processing. Applications are handled through overseas visa offices.
Inland Sponsorship
For partners already living in Canada. This option allows couples to remain together during processing and may include eligibility for an open work permit.
Applicants Without Legal Status in Canada
Canada has a public policy that allows spouses and common-law partners living in Canada without legal status to apply for permanent residence. This policy reflects Canada’s strong commitment to family unity and humanitarian considerations.
Sponsor Eligibility Requirements
To sponsor a spouse or partner, the sponsor must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Reside in Canada (or plan to return if a citizen living abroad)
- Demonstrate the ability to financially support the sponsored person
- Not be under a removal order, bankrupt, incarcerated, or convicted of serious offences
In most cases, there is no minimum income requirement, unless dependents are involved.
Applicant (Sponsored Person) Requirements
The person being sponsored must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Prove the relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes
- Meet medical, security, and background requirements
Important Notes
- Same-sex relationships are fully recognized under Canadian law
- Quebec follows a separate sponsorship approval process
- Applications are reviewed at both provincial (if applicable) and federal levels