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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\u2019s responsibilities all require careful attention.<\/p>\n
Pilkington Immigration provides personalized guidance for spousal sponsorship in Edmonton, AB. 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Eligible sponsors must generally:<\/p>\n Previous sponsorship commitments, certain convictions, unpaid obligations and other circumstances can affect eligibility. Canadian permanent residents living outside Canada cannot sponsor.<\/p>\n Our team helps you review these requirements and identify matters that need attention before proceeding.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/09\/atlantic-2.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”110px||110px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ custom_padding=”32px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”41.5px” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#597184″ header_2_font_size=”45px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”||||||||” max_width=”1418px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”6px|108px||49px|false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This category generally applies to spouses or common-law partners living together in Canada. The applicant\u2019s immigration status and any applicable public policy provisions need to be considered.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Pilkington Immigration in Edmonton, AB helps you understand how your residence arrangements, travel plans and circumstances relate to the choice of application route.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n We help you understand these obligations alongside the application requirements so you can prepare with a clear understanding of your responsibilities.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n\n
Check Your Eligibility to Sponsor<\/h2>\n
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Choose the Appropriate Application Route<\/h2>\n
Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class<\/h3>\n
Family Class Sponsorship<\/h3>\n
Know Your Responsibilities as a Sponsor<\/h2>\n
Prepare for Your Future Together<\/h2>\n