Spouse Sponsorship
Canada Spouse Sponsorship applications are generally processed within 10 to 18 months depending on application completeness, relationship verification, and immigration processing timelines.
What is the Spouse Sponsorship (SSP) Visa?
The Canada Spouse Sponsorship Program is a family reunification pathway that allows Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or eligible partner for Permanent Residency in Canada. The program is designed to help families live together in Canada permanently. Sponsors must meet eligibility requirements and demonstrate the genuineness of the relationship while agreeing to financially support the sponsored partner for a specified period.
Who is Eligible?
1
Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents living in Canada
2
Applicants sponsoring legally married spouses
3
Individuals sponsoring common-law or eligible conjugal partners
4
Sponsors meeting financial and immigration eligibility requirements
5
Couples able to prove a genuine relationship
6
Applicants with valid identity and civil documents
7
Sponsored partners meeting admissibility requirements
8
Individuals intending to settle permanently in Canada
Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Check Sponsorship Eligibility
Review sponsor and applicant eligibility requirements under the Spouse Sponsorship Program.
2
Gather Required Documents
Prepare marriage certificates, relationship proof, passports, photographs, and supporting financial documents.
3
Complete Sponsorship Application
Fill out sponsorship and Permanent Residency application forms accurately.
4
Pay Application Fees
Pay sponsorship, PR processing, and biometrics fees online.
5
Submit Application Package
Upload or submit the complete sponsorship application with supporting documents.
6
Biometrics and Medical Examination
The sponsored applicant may need to provide biometrics and complete medical examinations.
7
Application Assessment
Canadian immigration authorities review relationship genuineness and eligibility criteria.
8
Receive PR Approval
Once approved, the sponsored spouse or partner receives Canadian Permanent Residency.
Required Documents
Valid passports of sponsor and applicant
Marriage certificate or relationship proof
Passport-size photographs
Sponsorship and PR application forms
Proof of genuine relationship
Joint financial or residential documents (if applicable)
Police clearance certificates
Medical examination reports
Sponsor’s PR card or citizenship proof
Birth certificates (if applicable)
Financial support documents
Biometrics confirmation
Note : Additional documents may be requested based on profile assessment
Processing Time
10 to 18 Months
Visa Application Fees
| Applicant Type | Fees |
|---|---|
Sponsorship Application Fee |
CAD 85 |
Principal Applicant Processing Fee |
CAD 545 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
CAD 575 |
Biometrics Fee |
CAD 85 |
Note : Fees are subject to change as per government updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canada Spouse Sponsorship?
It is a family sponsorship program allowing Canadian citizens or PR holders to sponsor their spouse or partner for Permanent Residency.
