Spouses/ Partners/ Dependent Children

SPOUSE, PARTNERS, DEPENDENT CHILDREN

This is an application process whereby the sponsor applies to sponsor a Spouse, Partner or their dependent Children. The sponsor applies to be a sponsor and signs a sponsorship agreement and an undertaking. The sponsored person applies to become a permanent resident of Canada and may also apply for an open work permit if eligible.

WHO YOU CAN SPONSOR:
  • Spouse
  • Common Law partner
  • Conjugal partner or
  • Dependent Children
SPOUSE: The Spouse must be:
  • Legally married and at least 16 years old at the time of marriage.
  • Minimum of 18 years old at the time of sponsorship
  • Can be either sex
Common Law Partner
  • Not legally married
  • Be Minimum of 18 years old
  • Can be either sex
  • Have lived together for 1 year continuously without long periods of absence
Conjugal partner
  • Not legally married
  • Not a common law partner
  • Minimum of 18 years old
  • Can be either sex
  • Have been in a relationship together for a minimum of 1 year
  • Lives outside of Canada
  • Unable to live together due to immigration or significant legal reasons
Dependent Children  They must:
  • Not have a spouse or common law partner
  • Be less than 22 years old, Except if:
  • Financially incapable to support themselves due to mental or physical reasons
  • Had been financially dependent on parents prior to becoming 22 years old
SPONSORS REQUIREMENTS  The sponsor must be able to:
  • Must be minimum of 18 years
  • A Canadian citizen or Permanent resident
  • Support them financially and provide their basic needs
  • They cannot be on social assistance.
Sponsor’s Financial Obligation

The sponsor has to sign an agreement and promise to be financially responsible for the persons been sponsored for a period of time. This is called an undertaking. The undertaking requires them to:

  • provide financial needs effective from when they become permanent residents
  • repay any social assistance or benefits they receive during the stated period
Sponsorship Agreements

Sponsorship agreements are also signed by the sponsor and the sponsored family members and they agree to adhere to certain responsibilities such as: 

  • sponsor will provide the basic needs of the sponsored family 
  • sponsored person will support themselves and their family members
SPONSOR RESTRICTIONS
  • Must not be receiving social assistance except for disability
  • Sponsor does not intend to live in Canada when the sponsoring family become permanent residents
  • A temporary resident
  • Did not disclose the person in your application for permanent residency
  • Permanent resident application is still under process
  • Was sponsored by a spouse or partner and your became a permanent resident less than 5 years ago
  • Financially liable for the undertaking of a former spouse or former partner you sponsored.
  • Bankrupt
  • Has a Removal order
  • In Jail, prison or penitentiary
  • Default for immigration loan, performance bond or family support payments
  • Default on past financial sponsorship obligation
  • Convicted of a violent criminal offence, an offence of sexual nature or any offence against a relative

Income Requirements:

There is not required except where:
  • Where your dependent child has their own children or
  • Your sponsoring spouse has dependent children and they also have their own children.

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