Spousal Sponsorship (Spousal Visa)

Visa Assist Travel Solution | Reuniting with loved ones in Canada

Canada strongly supports family reunification, and the Spousal Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or partner for permanent residency.
At Visa Assist Travel Solution, we guide couples through every step to ensure their application is accurate, complete, and well-supported.

What Is Spousal Sponsorship?

Spousal Sponsorship is an immigration pathway that allows:

• Spouses
   

• Common-law partners
   

• Conjugal partners
   

to be sponsored for permanent residency by their partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Once approved, the sponsored partner receives permanent resident status and can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada

Types of Sponsorship Applications

Canada offers two main options, depending on your situation:

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1. Inland Sponsorship

For couples who are already living together in Canada.

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Key points:

• You can apply for an open work permit while the PR application is being processed.
   

• You must remain in Canada throughout the process.
   

2. Outland Sponsorship

For couples where the sponsored partner lives outside Canada or travels frequently.

Key points:

• Allows the applicant to remain outside Canada while the application is processed.
   

Can be faster in some cases, depending on country of residence.

Eligibility Requirements (Simple Overview)

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To sponsor your spouse or partner, you must:
 

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
   

• Be at least 18 years old
   

• Be able to financially support your spouse until they settle in Canada
   

• Not be receiving social assistance for reasons other than disability
   

• Prove your relationship is genuine and not primarily for immigration purposes
   

The partner being sponsored must:
 

• Pass medical and background checks
   

• Have a genuine relationship with the sponsor
   

• Be admissible to Canada

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Proof of a Genuine Relationship

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Applicants must provide evidence that their relationship is real, which may include:

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• Marriage certificate or proof of partnership
   

• Joint leases, bills, or financial accounts
   

• Photos of important life events
   

• Communication records
   

• Letters from friends and family
   

We help you organize and present this evidence in a clear and persuasive way.

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How Visa Assist Travel Solution Supports You
 

Spousal sponsorship applications require accuracy and strong documentation. Our team ensures your file is complete, compliant, and properly prepared.

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✔ Eligibility Review

We assess your situation to determine the correct sponsorship stream (Inland or Outland).
 

✔ Document Preparation & Organization

We help gather proof of relationship, financial documents, forms, and supporting evidence in a clear structure.
 

✔ Application Completion

We prepare and review all forms to avoid mistakes, omissions, or inconsistencies.
 

✔ Open Work Permit Assistance (Inland Cases)

If applying inland, we support the work permit application so the sponsored partner can work while waiting.
 

✔ Ongoing Support Until Approval

We monitor your application, update you on requirements, and guide you through any additional steps requested by immigration.