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Spouse Visa

Canada Spouse Visa

Canada Dependent PR Visa Process:

Are you the spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian PR holder or citizen? The Canadian Government (IRCC) allows Canadian PR holders or citizens to sponsor their partners under a PR visa, enabling them to accompany their loved ones in Canada. The Canada Dependent PR visa falls under the family sponsorship class.

How to Apply for a Canada Dependent PR Visa from India or Any Other Country:

The present location of the dependent determines which visa type to apply for:

  • If the dependent/applicant is outside Canada: They need a Dependent Visa & Dependent PR Visa.
  • Initial Steps: The dependent needs support from the Canada citizen/PR holder to apply for a Canada Dependent PR Visa through sponsorship. The visa is issued only upon sponsorship.

Validity of the Canada Dependent PR Visa:

The validity of the Canada Dependent PR visa depends on the status of the sponsor.

If a Canadian PR Holder is Your Spouse/Common-law Partner:

  • You can stay in Canada until the sponsor’s PR visa expires.
  • If the sponsor decides to leave Canada before you complete 730 days, you must leave Canada with the sponsor.
  • Upon completing 730 days in Canada, you will be eligible for PR renewal.
  • The sponsor can apply for citizenship if they meet the criteria of 1092 days.
  • The dependent must stay in Canada for at least 1092 days to apply for citizenship as well.

If a Canadian Citizen is Your Spouse/Common-law Partner:

  • You must stay in Canada for 1092 days and then apply for citizenship to remain in Canada permanently.

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What can I do under Dependent Visa/ Benefits of Canada Dependent PR Visa:

  1. Study in Canada
  2. Work in Canada without any restrictions
  3. You can apply or enroll for Canadian public healthcare
  4. Accompany your partner without any break
  5. Be in & out Canada as per your mindset
  6. Become a Canadian Citizen after 1092 days of stay inside Canada
  7. No IELTS requirements to enter Canada

What is the Difference between Dependent PR Visa & Spouse open work permit Visa:

The Dependent Visa is a permanent visa issued to spouses or common-law partners of Canadian PR holders or citizens. This visa allows the holder to stay in Canada permanently and serves as a pathway to acquire citizenship after residing in the country for 1092 days.

The Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) is a temporary visa granted to dependents of Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) holders, such as those with study or closed work permits, who are currently living in Canada. The SOWP allows the spouse to stay and accompany their partner in Canada. The duration of the stay depends on the expiration date of the TRV holder’s visa. The SOWP is issued after verifying the genuineness of the relationship, and child dependents can be included in the application.

What are the Documents Checklist required to apply for Dependent Visa?

Canada Dependent PR Documents checklist:

  1. Dependent’s Passport copy
  2. National Identity document
  3. Birth certificate
  4. In the case of being married: Marriage document or in the case of de facto: Prove that your relationship is genuine and consistent (for at-least 12 month)
  5. A Relationship history letter of explanation
  6. Joint bank accounts
  7. 3rd person witness of your relationship genuineness
  8. Police certificate from all countries in which you have lived in for 12 months after age 16
  9. Medical certificate
  10. Documents proving your relationship stability. Which needs to be an active relationship
  11. The Canada Dependent PR Visa can be submitted as an online application/ offline application hence additional application forms are mandatory.

Sponsor’s documents checklist for Canada Dependent PR Visa:

  1. Additional proof of your relationship with the sponsor that you have stayed with him the past 24 months.
  2. Update the changes to your relationship (if any)
  3. Passport copy
  4. Police certificate to prove your character benchmark inside Canada
  5. Sponsor’s identity documents
  6. Statutory declaration from Spouse/Common law Partner
  7. Additional application forms.

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