Help the person you love stay in Canada with you. Inland spousal sponsorship allows a citizen or permanent resident of Canada to sponsor their spouse/conjugal or common- law partner for permanent residence. Start today by getting an assessment of your case below and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your case.

Who is Inland Spousal Sponsorship For?

Inland spousal sponsorship is aimed at citizens or permanent residents of Canada who wish to have their spouse/conjugal or common-law partner live with them as permanent residents of Canada. To qualify for inland sponsorship, the spouse/ partner must already have temporary resident status (working, studying or visiting) in Canada. Applicants may also be eligible to apply for an open work permit which would allow them to work while waiting on their immigration decision. While you are allowed to travel outside of Canada when your application is being processed if you are denied entry to Canada your application will be canceled. If this happens you will need to apply for Outland Spousal Sponsorship.

Who is Eligible for Inland Spousal Sponsorship?

As a sponsor, you must be able to prove that you

• Are legally a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Are at least 18 years old
• Can provide the basic needs for you and your family, including food, clothing, and shelter.
• Can support your spouse/partner financially.
• Can ensure that your spouse/partner does not need to ask for financial help from the Canadian government.

Your spouse/conjugal or common-law partner must be at least 18 years old and must have medical, criminal and background checks. You will also have to prove that a genuine relationship exists between the two of you, providing solid evidence of your involvement and commitment.

If the sponsor lives in the province of Quebec, they may need to meet additional requirements. In turn, the sponsored person must hold valid, temporary status in Canada, whether they are a student, worker, or visitor. They must also:

Not be a close blood relative of the sponsor

Be at least 18 years of age

The relationship between the sponsor and sponsored person must prove to be a legal marriage, or a common-law or conjugal partnership, as acknowledged by IRCC. To be legally valid, the marriage must either have been legally completed in Canada, or, if performed outside of Canada, legally acknowledged in both the country where it took place and in Canada. Even though same sex marriages are legal in Canada, the marriage must have been performed in a country where same sex marriage is legal in order for the marriage to be legally valid for sponsorship purposes. In the event the marriage is not valid in the country in which it was carried out, a sponsorship application may still be made, as long as a common-law or conjugal relationship can be proven.

We Understand the Inland Spousal Sponsorship Application Process

We have helped thousands of foreign nationals successfully remain in Canada through spousal sponsorships, and we can help you too. Our firm boasts 15 years of experience in working with families wishing to live together in Canada. We know what the Canadian immigration department requires, and how to meet all deadlines and expectations.