Marriage is an institution and a bond that lasts forever. There are instances when you have to move to a different country for work and this sudden change demands you to leave your spouse behind. Canadian Government strives to reunite families and this is possible through Spousal Sponsorship. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also known as IRCC, supports the idea of family reunification, thus these spousal sponsorship applications are given a lot of priority in the VISA office. Earlier the processing time of this application was 26 months, but now it has reduced to 12 months for eighty percent of the applications outside Canada and in Canada.
If your spouse or common-law partner wants to immigrate to Canada under this category, you have to be a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen.
In case you have applied to sponsor your better-half outside Canada, only one decision made and the application gets approval.
The applicant (spouse/common-law partner being sponsored) will become a permanent resident of Canada once they reach the country. They should enter the country before the expiry data which reflects on their temporary visa.
This is indeed a sign of relief for most people who want to get their spouse home.
Just in case you want to apply for spousal sponsorship within Canada, the application will get processed and then approved. It will take 12 months or so. The sponsored person’s status will change to permanent (from temporary). Spousal sponsorship within the realms of Canada will give your spouse an opportunity to get an open-work permit.
If you have queries in your mind and want to apply for spousal sponsorship, reach out to Bonafide Immigration as we have in-house immigration experts waiting to guide you. The immigration consultant in Toronto will understand your situation and offer right guidance. In case spousal sponsorship is not possible, temporary residence with visitor visa is a possibility. Speak to us and we will let you know about your options.