Bringing Partners Together

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Sponsor Your Partner to Live in Canada

Family reunification is an important part of Canada’s immigration framework. Spousal sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their partners so they can live together in Canada.

The program focuses on genuine relationships supported by documentation.

Eligible Relationship Types

Immigration authorities recognize several types of partnerships.

Examples include:

  • Legally married spouses.

  • Common-law partners living together for at least one year.

  • Conjugal partners in exceptional situations.

Sponsor Responsibilities

Sponsors must meet specific obligations when submitting a sponsorship application.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Demonstrating the ability to support the partner financially.

  • Signing a sponsorship undertaking.

  • Providing evidence that the relationship is genuine.

Evidence of a Genuine Relationship

Immigration officers review documents that demonstrate the authenticity of the partnership.

Supporting materials may include:

  • Photographs and communication records.

  • Shared financial documents.

  • Travel history together.

  • Marriage or partnership certificates.

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Family Sponsorship Guidance

Castrellon Consulting can explain the documentation commonly required for spousal sponsorship applications.