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Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents may sponsor their foreign Spouse or Common-Law Partner (to meet this definition you must have been co-habiting for at least 12 months) to become Permanent Residents of Canada.

The Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class process is designed for sponsored persons who are already living in Canada as Temporary Workers or Students. Even people who are inside Canada without status may still be sponsored under this Class. If the person being sponsored is outside Canada you must apply under the Family Class instead. It's important to note that using the Family Class procedure is much faster than applying via Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class so it's always a good idea to apply before the sponsored person moves to Canada to take advantage of this route. Also there is no right of appeal under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class.

Provided the sponsored person meets the definition of a Spouse or Common-Law Partner of the sponsor there are few other requirements to meet in order to be eligible to sponsor. The Sponsor must be over 18, not in receipt of social assistance and not in default of any previous sponsorship undertakings.