spousal

Understanding Inland Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

Family is one of the primary pillars of Canadian society. Accordingly, Canada has several family sponsorship programs that the country’s citizens and permanent residents (PR) can apply under to reunite with their loved ones.

By Vimal Sivakumar

How to sponsor your family for Canadian immigration

Family class immigration is the second largest category of newcomers under Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan.

By Daniel Levy

What is the difference between inland and outland spousal sponsorship?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are in a relationship with a foreign national may sponsor that person to join them in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner.

By Julia Hornstein

How your Canadian spouse can sponsor you for immigration

Spousal sponsorship is a priority for Canada. Under its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, the government aims to welcome some 80,000 new immigrants through its Spousal, Partner, and Children category per year. Most of these immigrants will arrive as the spouses and partners of Canadians.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to sponsor your spouse from the UAE

The first step to sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner from the United Arab Emirates is to make sure you are both eligible.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to sponsor your spouse from Pakistan

Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their Pakistani spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence.

By Alexandra Miekus

How to sponsor your spouse from Nigeria

If you want to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner from Nigeria, the first step is to make sure you and your one true love are eligible.

By Shelby Thevenot

Who you can sponsor for Canadian immigration

Canada welcomes over 100,000 family class immigrants per year.

By Kareem El-Assal