CANADA SPOUSE VISA
What are documents required for the Canada Spouse visa
1)Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
- Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
- Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form – If applicable
- Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
- Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual – If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
What are the documents required for the Canada Spouse Visa
- Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
- Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
- Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form – If applicable
- Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
- Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual – If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
what are the documents required for the Canada Spouse Visa
- Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
- Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
- Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form – If applicable
- Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
- Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual – If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
What are the documents required for the Canada Spouse Visa
1. Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
§
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
§ Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
§ Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form - If applicable
§ Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
§ Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual - If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
What are the documents required for the Canada Spouse Visa
1. Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
§
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
§ Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
§ Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form - If applicable
§ Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
§ Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual - If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
what are the documents required for the Canada Spouse Visa
1. Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking.
Submit the original document the form must be signed by:
o Sponsor
o Principal applicant
2) Generic Application Form for Canada
o Principal applicant
§
3) Additional Dependents/Declaration.- only if applicable.
o Principal applicant
o Not applicable
4) Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation.
The sponsor and principal applicant should complete the form. The form must be signed by:
§ Sponsor
o Page 3, question 9 (Declaration of sponsor)
o Page 8, question 12 (Declaration of sponsor)
§ Principal Applicant
o Page 4, question 5 (Declaration of applicant)
o Page 8, question 13 (Declaration of applicant)
5) Additional Family Information
o Principal applicant
o All other family members of the principal applicant (including dependent children 18 years of age or older)
6) Schedule A — Background/Declaration
o Principal applicant
o All family members 18 years of age or older (if applicable)
7) Use of Representative Form – If applicable
§ Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a representative
§ Not applicable
8) Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual – If applicable
o Each person 18 years of age or older who is appointing a designated individual
o Not applicable
What is a spouse open work permit?
A spouse open work permit allows the spouse of certain temporary Canadian permit holders to work anywhere in Canada, for any employer, with few restrictions.
Who can apply for a spouse open work permit?
Individuals who have applied to be sponsored by their spouse, or those whose spouses are in Canada on a study or work permit may be able to apply for a spousal open work permit. The requirements for applying for a spousal open work permit depend on the type of status your spouse has in Canada. For information, use the table below:
| Category | Principal applicant’s occupational skill level requirement | Principal applicant’s minimum work permit length |
|---|---|---|
| Spouses or common-law partners of Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) work permit holders | 0, A, or B | 6 months |
| Spouses or common-law partners of Quebec selection certificate (CSQ) holders | Any occupational skill level | 6 months |
| Spouses or common-law partners of provincial nominees | Any occupational skill level | 6 months |
| Spouses or common-law partners of bridging open work permit (BOWP) holders | Varies depending on program principal applicant applies under | 6 months |
| Spouses or common-law partners of open work permit holders other than BOWP (incl. PGWP, IEC) | 0, A, or B | N/A |
| Spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders | N/A | N/A |
| In Canada spousal/common-law sponsorship applicants | N/A | N/A |
