Canada Spouse Visa
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- Must be 18+ and a Canadian citizen or PR to sponsor.
- Follow a simple 9-step spouse visa application process.
- Processing time ranges from 6 to 12 months.
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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:Â Download the application kit from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website (www.cic.gc.ca).
Step 2:Â Complete Beneficiary’s Forms
Send the beneficiary’s forms to Thailand for completion and return to Canada.
Step 3:Â Collect Evidence of Authentic Marriage
Step 4:Â Pay Visa Fees
Pay the required visa fees.
Step 5:Â Submit Applications
Send the sponsorship and the beneficiary’s permanent resident applications to the Canada Citizenship and Immigration Center for evaluation.
Step 6:Â Respond to Additional Requests
Be prepared for possible requests for additional fees or documents if something is missing or incorrect.
Step 7:Â 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:Â 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:Â Receive Permanent Resident Visa
Upon sponsorship approval, a Permanent Resident Visa will be granted.
Canada PR Visa Processing Times
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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