Family Sponsorship (Spouse, Partner, or Child)

Eligibility Quiz

As the sponsor, are you 18 years of age or older?

The burden of proof lies with you to demonstrate that your relationship is "genuine" and not entered into primarily for immigration purposes.

Identity and Civil Status: Valid passports, birth certificates, and national identity cards for the applicant and all accompanying family members.
Relationship Evidence:
- A marriage certificate or proof of 12 months of cohabitation (joint leases, shared bank accounts, utility bills).
- The Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5532) form, which details the history of your relationship.
- Supporting evidence such as photos of the couple together, wedding invitations, and letters from friends or family confirming the relationship.
Police Certificates: The applicant must provide police clearances from every country (except Canada) where they have lived for six months or more since the age of 18.
Medical Exams: Applicants must undergo a medical exam by an IRCC-approved panel physician to ensure they are not "medically inadmissible" to Canada.
Translations: Any document not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation and an affidavit from the translator.

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As the sponsor, are you 18 years of age or older?

The burden of proof lies with you to demonstrate that your relationship is "genuine" and not entered into primarily for immigration purposes.

Identity and Civil Status: Valid passports, birth certificates, and national identity cards for the applicant and all accompanying family members.
Relationship Evidence:
- A marriage certificate or proof of 12 months of cohabitation (joint leases, shared bank accounts, utility bills).
- The Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5532) form, which details the history of your relationship.
- Supporting evidence such as photos of the couple together, wedding invitations, and letters from friends or family confirming the relationship.
Police Certificates: The applicant must provide police clearances from every country (except Canada) where they have lived for six months or more since the age of 18.
Medical Exams: Applicants must undergo a medical exam by an IRCC-approved panel physician to ensure they are not "medically inadmissible" to Canada.
Translations: Any document not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation and an affidavit from the translator.