Immigrate to Canada through spousal sponsorship visa: Individuals who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada can invite their spouses to join them in Canada. Obtaining a Canadian visa through sponsorship falls under the family sponsorship law in Canada. In order to obtain a visa through sponsorship, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet certain conditions.

Sponsor conditions:

  • Must be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
  • Must be over 18 years old
  • Must be able to cover their spouse’s expenses for up to three years (if the sponsored person is unable to do so)
  • Must prove that they do not receive financial assistance (except for disability) from the Canadian government to cover their expenses

Spouse conditions:

  • Legal spouse:
    • At least 18 years of age
    • The marriage is notarized
    • Gender is not important
  • Common-law spouse:
    • At least 18 years of age
    • The marriage is not registered
    • Both parties have lived together for 12 months without a long break
    • Gender is not important

Both parties must provide sufficient evidence to the immigration officer of one year of cohabitation, plus evidence of financial means. The residence documents of the parties must belong to the same address, and if necessary, the parties must send photos, videos, and messages related to their life together to the Canadian Immigration Department.

Canadian marriage visa: Individuals who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada can invite their spouses to join them in Canada. Obtaining a Canadian sponsorship visa falls under the family sponsorship law in Canada. To obtain a Canadian marriage visa, both the sponsor and the sponsored person must meet certain conditions.

Sponsor conditions:

  • Must be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
  • Must be over 18 years old
  • Must be able to cover their spouse’s expenses for up to three years (if the sponsored person is unable to do so)
  • Must prove that they do not receive financial assistance (except for disability) from the Canadian government to cover their expenses

Spouse conditions:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • The marriage is notarized
  • Gender is not important

Common-law spouse:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • The marriage is not registered
  • Both parties have lived together for 12 months without a long break
  • Gender is not important