common-law partner

Spouse Sponsorship: Assessing a Common-law Relationship

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a…

1 year ago

Family Class: Determining Family Membership

Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada can sponsor the following members…

3 years ago

Family Class: Determining Membership in the Spouse (or Common-law Partner) in Canada Class

A foreign national meets the membership requirements of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class [R124] if all of…

3 years ago

Guide 3999 – Family Class Sponsorship – What Happens Next

Guide 3999 - What Happens Next Once your sponsor receives your application When your sponsor receives your forms and supporting…

10 years ago

Guide 3999 – Sponsoring Your Family Before You Apply

Guide 3999 - Before You Apply Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada

10 years ago

Guide 3900 – Sponsor a Member of the Family Class What Happens Next

What happens to your application at the Case Processing Centre? Phase: Completeness check Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) reviews your…

10 years ago

Guide 3900 – Before You Apply, Sponsor Spouse/Dependent Child

Guide 3900 - Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child living outside Canada

10 years ago