Spousal Sponsorship in Edmonton, AB
Whether your spouse lives overseas or you are already building a home together in Canada, understanding the sponsorship process helps you plan your future. Eligibility, relationship evidence and the sponsor’s responsibilities all require careful attention.
Pilkington Immigration provides personalized guidance for spousal sponsorship in Edmonton, AB. An immigration consultant from our team can help you understand your Canadian immigration options and prepare the information needed for your application.
Sponsorship Categories
You can sponsor the following persons and dependent children (21 or younger) for Canadian Permanent Residence:
- Spouse (husband, wife, partner- marriage must be legally recognized)
- Common-law Partner (person you are living with but not married to for at least 12 consecutive months)
- Conjugal Partner (if your partner does not qualify under the Spouse or Common-Law category but you are in a committed relationship equal to that of a marriage for at least 1 year. There must be extenuating circumstances why you cannot live together)
Canada recognizes same-sex marriages and partners and are eligible to apply under these 3 categories.
Check Your Eligibility to Sponsor
Before preparing an application, it is important to confirm that you meet the sponsorship requirements. Eligible sponsors must generally:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered in Canada under the Indian Act.
- Live in Canada, subject to an exception for eligible Canadian citizens abroad.
- Sign the required undertaking and sponsorship agreement.
- Meet all other sponsorship conditions.
Previous sponsorship commitments, certain convictions, unpaid obligations and other circumstances can affect eligibility. Canadian permanent residents living outside Canada cannot sponsor.
Our team helps you review these requirements and identify matters that need attention before proceeding.
Choose the Appropriate Application Route
Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class
This category generally applies to spouses or common-law partners living together in Canada. The applicant’s immigration status and any applicable public policy provisions need to be considered.
Family Class Sponsorship
Family Class sponsorship is commonly used when the sponsored spouse or partner lives overseas. Some couples living together in Canada may also apply through this category.
Pilkington Immigration in Edmonton, AB helps you understand how your residence arrangements, travel plans and circumstances relate to the choice of application route.
Know Your Responsibilities as a Sponsor
Sponsoring your spouse or partner involves a financial commitment. In Alberta, the undertaking generally lasts three years from the date the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. The responsibility continues even if the relationship ends or your financial circumstances change.
We help you understand these obligations alongside the application requirements so you can prepare with a clear understanding of your responsibilities.
Prepare for Your Future Together
Every couple has a different history and different questions about the process. Pilkington Immigration in Edmonton, AB provides guidance tailored to your circumstances, helping you understand what to address before applying.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your Canadian immigration goals and plan your next steps together.
Client Reviews
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