The Spousal Sponsorship Program in Canada allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners for permanent residency in Canada. The program aims to facilitate family reunification by allowing Canadian citizens or permanent residents to bring their loved ones to live with them in Canada.

It has two categories depending on your location: Inland and Outland Sponsorship.

Inland Sponsorship: Apply under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class if your spouse or common-law partner:

• lives with you in Canada
• has valid temporary resident status in Canada

Outland Sponsorship: Apply under the Family Class if your spouse or common-law partner:

• lives outside Canada
• lives with you in Canada but doesn’t plan to stay in Canada while the application is being processed
• plans to appeal if the application is refused