Spousal or Common-law Partner
Spousal or Common-law Partner
The spouse sponsorship program, a subsection of the family class immigration allows Canadian citprogram, allowsto sponsor their spouse for Canadian permanent residence. A spouse is a legal married partner that has obtained a marriage license.
- The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Being a permanent resident, you can also sponsor your common-law partner, i.e to whom you are not legally married.
- Your partner can be of either sex.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- You both must be living for at least 12 months in a conjugal relationship without long periods apart.
- You must have proof of your relation.
Conjugal partner: someone to whom you are not legally married and who is not a common-law partner for several reasons, if you can’t live in their country or marry each other. You have to submit proof if you want to sponsor your conjugal partner.
- Proof of the age of 18 years old.
- Proof that you have been in a relationship for at least one year.
- Proof of refusals for long stays in each other’s countries.
Nationwide Educational Services will make your immigration process smooth and hassle-free, by assisting you with sponsoring your spouse.
FAQS
Frequently Asked
Questions
Can I permanently migrate my spouse to Canada?
Yes, if you are a permanent resident of the citizen of Canada. You can bring your spouse along with you permanently.
What is the common-law partner in Canada?
A common-law partner is a marriage-like relationship. If a person is living with another partner to whom he/she is not married is known as a Common-law partner. Common law can avail many of the benefits that legal marriage has.
What are the eligibility criteria to call a spouse in Canada?
You can call your spouse in Canada. For that, you have to submit proof of living in Canada, identity documents, and a certificate of marriage. Then, police clearances from the countries your spouse lived in the previous 6 months.
What privileges are provided to Common-law partners?
Your common-law partner can avail of many immigrant benefits, if you are above 18 and you are a permanent resident or a citizen of Canada, your common-law partner can permanently reside in Canada.