Things You Should Know About Spousal Sponsorship Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is now processing more spousal immigration applications following a slowdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Immigration processing and admissions have slowed due to the pandemic however IRCC made a major announcement in late-September that it would aim to expedite up to 6,000 spousal applications per month between September and December 2020. Who can sponsor? A sponsor must be an adult Canadian permanent resident or citizen over the age of 18. A sponsor must reside in Canada unless they are a citizen currently living abroad and planning to reside in Canada once the sponsored individual arrives. A person may not sponsor if: • They are in prison • They are subject to a removal order • They are bankrupt • Receive social assistance from the government • Have been convicted of or attempted/threatened to commit an offense of a violent or sexual ...