How Inland Spousal Sponsorship Works in Canada
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Canada offers you the opportunity to sponsor your spouse under Inland Spousal Sponsorship if you are already living together in Canada.
The Inland Spousal Sponsorship is a part of the Family Class Sponsorship category that allows different types of spousal sponsorship.
Who is Eligible for Inland Spousal Sponsorship?
If you are sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner, then you must be:
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- 18 years or older
- Be able to fulfill the basic requirements to take care of your family, including food, shelter, clothing, etc
- Able to financially support your spouse
- Ensure that your spouse does not depend on financial assistance from the Canadian government
Your spouse or common-law partner must also be 18 years of age and clear all medical and criminal admissibility requirements.
What Other Requirements Are There for Inland Spousal Sponsorship?
For Inland Spousal Sponsorships, the sponsored spouse must have temporary residency status in Canada as a visitor, student, or worker.
You will be required to provide proof of your relationship that is evidence supporting your commitment and engagement.
What is the Process for Inland Spousal Sponsorship?
Applying for Inland Spousal Sponsorship has 2 stages:
- Assessing the sponsor’s eligibility
- Permanent residency application of the sponsored spouse
The sponsored spouse could apply for an open work permit while waiting for the decision on their permanent residency application.
The Inland Spousal Sponsorship Open Work Permit is for the spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
You must have a valid temporary residence visa and an application for permanent residency under process to be eligible to apply. An open work permit will allow you to work anywhere for any Canadian employer.
If your Inland Spousal Sponsorship application is refused because of any reason, you can not appeal this decision at the Immigration Appeal Division.
Inland Spousal Sponsorship Processing Time
Most in Canada Spouse or Common-law partner sponsorships are processed in 12-months.
Inland Spousal Sponsorship Refusal
These are some of the top reasons why an Inland Spousal Sponsorship may be refused:
- Applicants do not reside in Canada
- Inability to demonstrate the genuineness of the relationship
- Incorrect or outdated application forms
- Missing country-specific requirements
- Sponsor ineligibility
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Inland Spousal Sponsorship
You can stay in Canada while waiting for spousal sponsorship if you hold temporary legal status as a student, foreign worker, or visitor.
You can sponsor your spouse with a criminal record. However, they will be required to overcome any criminal inadmissibility through the available options.
Proof of relationship is evidence supporting the status and involvement during the course of your relationship.
IELTS is not required for Inland Spousal Sponsorship.
The main difference between Inland and Outland Spousal Sponsorship is the place of residence of the applicants.
If your spouse is residing in Canada while applying, then they can apply through Inland Spousal Sponsorship. If your spouse is applying from some other country, then they have to apply under Outland Spousal Sponsorship.
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