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Category: Spousal sponsorship
Canada Spousal Sponsorship Immigration To Set New Annual Record
Wives, husbands and common-law partners rejoining their spouses in Canada this year are also helping the country set a new record for the number of
Colin R. Singer
November 25, 2022
Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class: How To Apply for an Open Work Permit
Canada’s spousal open work permit under the SCLPC class in 2026: who qualifies, the AOR rule, fees, processing times and how to apply, step by step.
Colin R. Singer
September 24, 2026
Canada Speeds Up Spousal Sponsorship Application Processing, But Still Has Work To Do
Ottawa sped up its processing of spousal sponsorship applications at the end of last year – but advocates say a lot more still needs to
Colin R. Singer
September 17, 2021
Canada Targets Reduced Spousal Immigration Processing Times With Office Expansion
Canada’s immigration department is targeting a return to one-year standard processing for spousal applications by hiring staff and increasing office space. In an announcement on
Colin R. Singer
September 22, 2021
How to immigrate to Canada through family sponsorship
Family sponsorship is one of the fastest and most popular ways to gain permanent residence in Canada and is expected to boom again as international
Colin R. Singer
May 10, 2021
IRCC Vows to Boost Spousal Application Processing to 6,000 Per Month
Canadian immigration authorities have vowed to process 6,000 spousal applications per month in a push to cut waiting times for families. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino
Colin R. Singer
September 25, 2020
Evidence Of A Common-Law Union And Cohabitation: What IRCC Expects
A common-law partner must show 12 months of continuous cohabitation to be sponsored for Canadian permanent residence. Here is the evidence IRCC expects, what breaks continuity, and the current fees and processing times.
Colin R. Singer
September 25, 2026
Canada’s Five-Year Sponsorship Bar: What It Means If You Were Sponsored as a Spouse or Partner
On This Page, You Will Find: People who came to Canada as a sponsored spouse or partner are often surprised to learn that they cannot
Colin R. Singer
September 21, 2026