Spousal Sponsorship
Spousal Sponsorship
Spousal sponsorship is a process through which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence in Canada. If the spouse or common-law partner is outside of Canada at the time of application, it is referred to as spousal sponsorship outside Canada. The processing time for a spousal sponsorship application can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, but it generally takes several months for the application to be processed.
In order to be eligible for spousal sponsorship, the sponsor must meet certain income requirements. The income requirement is based on the size of the sponsors family and is intended to ensure that the sponsor can support their spouse or common-law partner financially once they arrive in Canada. The sponsor must also demonstrate that the relationship is genuine and that they have met certain other eligibility criteria
Eligibility Requirements To Be A Sponsor
To be eligible to sponsor a spouse living outside Canada, the sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. They must also meet certain income requirements and demonstrate that the relationship with their spouse is genuine.
In terms of income requirement, the sponsor must prove that they have enough financial resources to support their spouse once they arrive in Canada. The income requirement is based on the size of the sponsors family and is intended to ensure that the sponsor can support their spouse or common-law partner financially once they arrive in Canada.
In terms of the relationship, the sponsor must provide evidence that they are in a bona-fide relationship, such as marriage certificate, photographs, emails, text messages and other proofs.
It’s important to note that the processing time for a spousal sponsorship application outside Canada can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, but it generally takes several months for the application to be processed.
Who Is Ineligibile To Sponsor A Spouse
According to the Canadian immigration system, there are certain individuals who are ineligible to sponsor a spouse living outside Canada.
One of the main reasons for ineligibility is a failure to meet the income requirement for spousal sponsorship. If the sponsor does not have enough financial resources to support their spouse once they arrive in Canada, they will not be eligible to sponsor them.
Another reason for ineligibility is a previous sponsorship undertaking. If the sponsor has previously sponsored a spouse or common-law partner and is still in a sponsorship undertaking, they will not be eligible to sponsor another spouse or common-law partner until the undertaking is completed.
In some cases, if the sponsor has a history of family violence or if the spouse or common-law partner has been subject to abuse or neglect, the sponsor may be found ineligible to sponsor their spouse.
In addition, if the sponsor has a previous immigration violation or has been convicted of a crime, they may be found ineligible to sponsor their spouse.
It’s important to note that the sponsor’s ineligibility to sponsor their spouse will affect the processing time for the application. If the sponsor is found to be ineligible, the application will be returned or refused.
Five Years And Three Years Bar
The five years and three years’ bar is a provision in the Canadian immigration system that applies to certain individuals who have been sponsored as a spouse or common-law partner and subsequently become a permanent resident of Canada.
The five years’ bar applies to individuals who were sponsored as a spouse or common-law partner and subsequently became a permanent resident within the last five years. These individuals are not eligible to sponsor another spouse or common-law partner for five years from the date they became a permanent resident.
The three years’ bar applies to individuals who were sponsored as a spouse or common-law partner and subsequently became a permanent resident more than five years ago. These individuals are not eligible to sponsor another spouse or common-law partner for three years from the date they became a permanent resident.
This provision is intended to prevent individuals from repeatedly sponsoring multiple spouses or common-law partners and to ensure that sponsors are able to financially support their spouse or common-law partner.
“Spouse Or Common-Law Partner In Canada” Class
SCLPC stands for “Spousal or Common-Law Partner in Canada” class, which is a class of sponsorship under the Canadian immigration system.
The Spousal or Common-Law Partner in Canada class is intended for individuals who are already living in Canada with their spouse or common-law partner, who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The process for this class of sponsorship involves the foreign national spouse or common-law partner applying for a work permit and remaining in Canada while their sponsorship application is processed.
If the sponsorship application is approved, the foreign national spouse or common-law partner will receive a permanent resident visa and will be able to live and work in Canada permanently. The process usually takes around 12-15 months to be processed.
This class of sponsorship is beneficial for individuals who are already living in Canada with their spouse or common-law partner and want to apply for permanent residence without having to leave Canada. It allows them to maintain their status and continue working or studying in Canada while their application is being processed.