Spousal Sponsorship
“Together in Life, Together in Canada.”
Reuniting with your spouse shouldn’t be delayed by paperwork or uncertainty. At Northfield & Associates, we provide expert assistance with both inland and outland spousal sponsorship applications. Whether your partner is already in Canada or still abroad, our team ensures your case is prepared accurately, completely, and with the care it deserves. Let us help you build your future — side by side, in Canada.
Bring Your Spouse to Canada
A spousal relationship refers to two people that are legally married to each other. The marriage can be performed in any country and will be recognized as valid by the Canadian immigration authorities as long as it was conducted in accordance with the laws of that country and is otherwise consistent with Canadian law.
Requirements to Sponsor Spouse to Canada
Sponsor Requirements
- Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Reside in Canada if you are a Permanent Resident.
- Sign a 3-year undertaking to be financially responsible for the spouse or partner.
- Meet certain financial requirements.
Foreign Spouse or Partner Requirements
- Be in a genuine relationship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Not be inadmissible to Canada.
Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship Applications
Outland Spousal Sponsorship To Canada
The regular process of sponsoring a foreign spouse or partner is through an outside of Canada application, whereby the foreign spouse or partner remains residing in their home country or otherwise outside of Canada while the application processes.
Inland Spousal Sponsorship To Canada
In-land spousal sponsorship is when a Canadian permanent resident or citizen sponsors their spouse or common-law partner while they are both living together in Canada. The foreign spouse or partner will first have to enter Canada before this type of application can be made.
See if you are qualified to sponsor your spouse
Fill out our FREE Family Sponsorship Assessment form to see if you are qualified to sponsor your spouse or partner to Canada.
Free Assessment