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Spousal sponsorship is the route for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence. Applications are decided primarily on whether the relationship is genuine and ongoing — documentation quality matters as much as the underlying facts.
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Spousal sponsorship is the route for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence. Applications are decided primarily on whether the relationship is genuine and ongoing — documentation quality matters as much as the underlying facts.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedTechnical reference Eligibility and pathway detail | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Inland | Outland |
| Partner's location | Already in Canada | Applying from abroad |
| Work permit while processing | Open work permit available | Not applicable |
| Processing location | Processed within Canada | Processed through the visa office responsible for the applicant's region |
| Ability to travel during processing | Restricted — leaving Canada can complicate the application | Not restricted in the same way |
CRS category overview Draw focus and score windows | |
|---|---|
| Category | Examples |
| Communication history | Messages, calls, video chat logs spanning the relationship |
| Shared finances | Joint accounts, shared bills, financial support records |
| Cohabitation (if applicable) | Lease agreements, mail addressed to both partners, utility bills |
| Social recognition | Photos, event invitations, statements from family and friends |
Yes — inland applicants can generally apply for an open work permit that allows them to work for almost any employer while the sponsorship is being processed.
Refusals on genuineness grounds can generally be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), which independently reviews the evidence and can overturn the original decision.
Not automatically, but shorter relationships with limited documented history typically need a stronger, more detailed evidence package to satisfy an officer of the relationship's genuineness.
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