Eligibility Criteria for Spouse Visa Canada

Eligibility to Sponsor Spouse, Partner or Child

To sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent child, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Basic Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• If you're a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents

Financial Requirements

• Demonstrate that you can provide for the basic needs of the persons you want to sponsor
• Sign an undertaking promising to financially support the sponsored persons for a period of time
• Enter into a sponsorship agreement with the sponsored persons, outlining the terms of the sponsorship

Income Requirements

• In most cases, there is no income requirement to sponsor your spouse or partner
• However, if you're sponsoring a dependent child with dependent children of their own, or a spouse or partner with a dependent child who has dependent children of their own, you must meet the minimum necessary income (MNI) requirements

Who Cannot Sponsor

You cannot sponsor your spouse, partner or child if:

• You're under 18 years old
• You won't live in Canada when the persons you want to sponsor become permanent residents
• You're not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian
• You're a temporary resident
• Your permanent residence application is still in process
• You don't have enough money to support the persons you want to sponsor
• You were sponsored by a spouse or partner and became a permanent resident less than 5 years ago
• You're still financially responsible for a previous spouse or partner you sponsored
• You have a history of not meeting your sponsorship obligations

Additional Requirements for Quebec Residents

• If you live in Quebec, you must meet Quebec's immigration sponsorship requirements after being approved as a sponsor
• You must sign an undertaking with the province of Quebec and meet the income requirements set by the Quebec ministry in charge of immigration.

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Canada Spouse Visa Process

The Canada Spouse Visa is a Permanent Resident Visa that allows Thai citizens married to Canadian citizens or permanent residents to live and work in Canada legally and indefinitely.

Eligibility Criteria

To sponsor a Canada Spouse Visa application, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be at least 18 years old
• Commit to a written agreement with the Government of Canada or Quebec
• Ensure provision for the basic needs of your spouse
• Not be currently bankrupt, incarcerated, or charged with a serious offense
• Have no criminal charges or defaults on court-ordered support payments
• Not be subject to a removal order if a permanent resident

Your spouse must also meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have all necessary immigration documents
• Pass medical exams and meet character requirements
• Complete a biometric process

Required Documents

As the sponsor, you'll need to submit several supporting documents, including:

• Canadian passport, Permanent Resident Card, and/or Canadian birth certificate
• Canadian marriage certificate
• Divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of sufficient income
• Evidence of a genuine relationship (e.g., photos, joint accounts, travel itineraries)

As the sponsor of the visa you should follow the below steps

Step 1: Download the application kit from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website (www.cic.gc.ca).

Step 2: Complete Beneficiary's Forms

Send the beneficiary's forms to Thailand for completion and return to Canada.

Step 3: Collect Evidence of Authentic Marriage

Step 4: Pay Visa Fees

Pay the required visa fees.

Step 5: Submit Applications

Send the sponsorship and the beneficiary's permanent resident applications to the Canada Citizenship and Immigration Center for evaluation.

Step 6: Respond to Additional Requests

Be prepared for possible requests for additional fees or documents if something is missing or incorrect.

Step 7: Wait for Application to be Forwarded

Once the application is complete, it will be forwarded to a Canadian visa office in Thailand for further processing.

Step 8: Wait for Final Decision

Wait for the final decision on sponsorship approval from the Canadian visa office. This stage may involve requests for an interview and/or additional documents.

Step 9: Receive Permanent Resident Visa

Upon sponsorship approval, a Permanent Resident Visa will be granted.

Canada Spouse Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a Canada Spouse Visa typically ranges from 6 to 12 months. This timeframe includes the period required for your spouse to provide biometrics to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What to Expect During Processing

• Eligibility Review: An immigration officer will review your spouse's eligibility for a Canada Spouse Visa.
• Biometrics Collection: Your spouse will need to provide biometrics to IRCC.
• Application Processing: The immigration officer will review and process the application.

Processing Time Factors

Please note that processing times may vary depending on:

• The complexity of the application
• The speed at which the applicant provides required documentation
• The workload of the IRCC processing center

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