Sponsor your Spouse for PR: Inland Spousal Sponsorship in Canada

Imagine a person X in living in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident in the country and his/her spouse Y is currently on the temporary resident visa in Canada. In that case, the spouse.

Imagine a person X in living in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident in the country and his/her spouse Y is currently on the temporary resident visa in Canada. In that case, the spouse Y must be on Study Permit or Visitor Visa. Now that is a limited period visa where there will be restriction on stay or work. A general question arises that in this condition can spouse Y apply for Open Work Permit or PR while X is on the PR or citizen status? The answer is YES! There is a provision to make application. It is Inland Spousal Sponsorship. 

What is Inland Spousal Sponsorship?

Inland spousal sponsorship is a pathway for the Canadian citizen or PR who wish to have their spouse/conjugal or common-law partner live with them as permanent residents of Canada while the spouse/ partner already have temporary resident status (working, studying or visiting) in Canada and currently residing in the country itself. Applicants (spouse/partner on temporary resident visa) may also be eligible to apply for open work permit that allows them to work while waiting on their immigration decision. 

Eligibility Criteria:

The sponsor must be

Legally a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

  • At least 18 years old
  • Able to provide the basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter
  • Able to support your spouse/partner financially
  • Able to ensure that your spouse/partner does not need to ask for financial help from the Canadian government.

    • The spouse/partner must be

    At least 18 years old

  • Must have medical, criminal and background checks
  • Able to prove that a genuine relationship exists between the two, providing solid evidence of your involvement and commitment.

    • If the sponsor lives in Quebec, they may need to meet additional requirements. The applicant must be

    Hold valid, temporary status in Canada

  • At least 18 years old
  • Not be a close blood relative of the sponsor

    • For more information about Canadian PR programs and to apply for the same, contact us at inquiry@winnyimmigration.com or call us at 1800-419-3242.