Depending on the application
You and your loved one may be eligible for more freedom of movement, the ability to appeal a decision, and work permit alternatives, depending on the application you use to sponsor them.
Although Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to sponsor, the sponsorship procedure might be challenging.
After determining your eligibility as a Sponsor Spouse in Canada and that of your loved one, you should proceed with your application by completing the following steps:
- Choose whether or not to use a representative; if you would like, hire one.
- Choose the sponsorship category under which to submit an application.
- Compile the necessary paperwork.
- Send in an application online.
Assess if using a representative is necessary.
You have the option of using a representative or managing your application yourself. There are two types of representatives: paid and unpaid.
Authorisation is required for paid representatives. We prohibit any unapproved individual from acting as a representative in exchange for payment.
Whether your representative receives compensation or not, it’s your responsibility to disclose their use.
For a set charge, a qualified representative will normally walk you through the full application procedure from beginning to end.
Choose the sponsorship category to apply for.
You might be qualified for more than one class, or you might only be eligible for the Family class, depending on your living arrangement and relationship:
Please gather the necessary paperwork.
Each application will require a specific set of documents.
However, additional documents may be required based on the individual’s current and past residences.
Please submit your online application.
Once you have gathered all the necessary paperwork, please proceed with the following steps:
- Go to the IRCC’s.”
Get ready to apply ” tool and respond to the questions that pertain to your particular circumstance. Download your application package, then fill it out and attach the required paperwork.
- Where instructed, the sponsor must fill out the PDF files in the packet, including digitally signing them; moreover, the sponsored individual must fill out and sign their online application.
- To apply for sponsorship,
Fill out these forms and send them to IRCC’s “Permanent Residence Online Application Portal.” The individual being sponsored should be the owner of the account.
- The following forms must be completed online for all sponsorship applications: o Canada generic application form (IMM 0008); o Background/Declaration Schedule A (IMM 5669); o Additional Family Information (IMM 5406); and o Supplementary Information (IMM 5562).
- A letter of explanation is an optional addition. Although not necessary, attaching this letter to your application gives you the chance to describe your circumstances, highlight any information you would like to highlight, and proactively clear up any misunderstandings that might arise during processing.
- To get your application processed, pay the
- The following is a list of the current costs for sponsoring a spouse or partner. The IRCC must receive the processing fee to start processing your application. If you must submit biometrics, don’t forget to include the biometrics charge.
- Please ensure you save or print the receipt once you have paid your fees. Present this document online with your application to serve as proof of payment.
- After an application has been accepted or advanced to a certain stage of processing, further fees (such as the rightful permanent residence fee) could be assessed. To prevent delays, the IRCC advises paying these costs up front.
- To prevent delays, the IRCC advises applicants to include all applicable fees with their application, such as processing and application fees, biometric fees, and the Right of Permanent Residence charge.
- Provide any additional documentation requested as soon as possible.
Once the IRCC begins processing your application, it will request the sponsor to submit the following documents:
Police certificates (if not previously provided); medical examinations; and biometrics
- You will get instructions from the department detailing the necessary papers and the deadline for submitting them.
A panel physician is required to do medical examinations.
For the sponsored individual to provide biometrics, you need to schedule an appointment at a Service Canada location or, if applying from outside, a suitable Visa Application Centre.
Preventing problems with your application
Key points to remember when preparing your application: • You are required to fill out the application forms honestly. Giving false or misleading information on your immigration application is a criminal offence. Misrepresentation is a type of fraud that may result from doing this.
To make sure you have completed all required fields, use the “validate” option at the conclusion of the forms that include them. • Your application for permanent residency (PR) must include the declaration of every family member. Family members must be screened for the PR application, even if they aren’t going to Canada with you.
o The IRCC cannot inspect or list family members not included in your permanent residence application for later sponsorship.
· Your family members might have to provide police certificates and have a medical examination by a panel physician recognised by the IRCC, depending on your circumstances.
o Failure to comply with the aforementioned requirements may result in the revocation of your permanent residence status.
- To prevent application delays, double-check all information and document checklists for completeness. Applications that are not complete will be rejected and removed from the processing queue.
