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Partner Applications for Immigration to Canada

Partner applications for sponsored immigration to Canada fall under several categories:

• Spouse;
• Common law partner;
• Conjugal partner; and
• Same sex partner.

Are You Eligible For A Partner Visa?

Recently, the spousal policy for Canada changed. The new spousal policy sets out that most spouses and common-law partners in a genuine relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, regardless of status, are able to apply for permanent residence while remaining in Canada. This change, however, only applies to situations where a family class sponsorship has been submitted.

Under the previous policy, the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class was only available to spouses and common-law partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who had valid temporary immigration status in Canada.

Applicants in the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class are also permitted to include family members, living both in Canada and abroad, in their applications (i.e., applicants may have these applications processed at the same time).

Please note: There are some relationships that are listed as Excluded Relationships under Canada's family class immigration.

Are You Eligible For A Partner Visa?