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Sarisari

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May 12, 2023
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Hi, I am already PR in Canada and I am planning to go back home and get married. If I get married, can I sponsor my husband right away? Is he gonna be also PR once his application gets approved? Thank you in advance for your answers.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi, I am already PR in Canada and I am planning to go back home and get married. If I get married, can I sponsor my husband right away? Is he gonna be also PR once his application gets approved? Thank you in advance for your answers.
You can sponsor him once you return to Canada. He will get PR and you are responsible for him for 3 years.
 

Sarisari

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May 12, 2023
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So we can't start the process of sponsorship when I am still in our country, right? May I also ask, how much does it cost for the whole application without having a consultant... Basically a "do it your own " application
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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So we can't start the process of sponsorship when I am still in our country, right? May I also ask, how much does it cost for the whole application without having a consultant... Basically a "do it your own " application
No. You are PR so must be in Canada to start the process. You want to be meeting your residency obligations too. IRCC posts fees on the website. Probably around $1k not including medical, biometrics, police report etc.
 

Sarisari

Star Member
May 12, 2023
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No. You are PR so must be in Canada to start the process. You want to be meeting your residency obligations too. IRCC posts fees on the website. Probably around $1k not including medical, biometrics, police report etc.
Oh, thank you so much. At least I know what to do. Do you know what documents are they gonna ask us to submit?
 

Raptor33

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May 10, 2020
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Hi, I am already PR in Canada and I am planning to go back home and get married. If I get married, can I sponsor my husband right away? Is he gonna be also PR once his application gets approved? Thank you in advance for your answers.
Yes, you can sponsor your husband for permanent residence once you get married. However, there are some requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible to sponsor your husband. These requirements include:
  • You must be a Canadian permanent resident.
  • You must have been living in Canada for at least one year.
  • You must be able to financially support your husband.
  • You must be able to provide your husband with a place to live in Canada.
Once you have met the requirements, you can start the sponsorship process. The sponsorship process can take several months, so it is important to start the process early.

If your husband's application is approved, he will be granted permanent residence in Canada. He will then be able to live, work, and study in Canada permanently.

Here are some additional tips for sponsoring your husband:
  • Make sure that you meet all of the requirements before you start the sponsorship process.
  • Gather all of the necessary documentation.
  • Complete the application form correctly.
  • Pay the application fees.
  • Be patient. The sponsorship process can take several months.
 

Sarisari

Star Member
May 12, 2023
69
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Yes, you can sponsor your husband for permanent residence once you get married. However, there are some requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible to sponsor your husband. These requirements include:
  • You must be a Canadian permanent resident.
  • You must have been living in Canada for at least one year.
  • You must be able to financially support your husband.
  • You must be able to provide your husband with a place to live in Canada.
Once you have met the requirements, you can start the sponsorship process. The sponsorship process can take several months, so it is important to start the process early.

If your husband's application is approved, he will be granted permanent residence in Canada. He will then be able to live, work, and study in Canada permanently.

Here are some additional tips for sponsoring your husband:
  • Make sure that you meet all of the requirements before you start the sponsorship process.
  • Gather all of the necessary documentation.
  • Complete the application form correctly.
  • Pay the application fees.
  • Be patient. The sponsorship process can take several months.
  • You must have been living in Canada for at least one year. --- hi, with regards to this, living in Canada at least one year as PR or at least one year including those times of having temporary resident/work permit?
 

Raptor33

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May 10, 2020
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  • You must have been living in Canada for at least one year. --- hi, with regards to this, living in Canada at least one year as PR or at least one year including those times of having temporary resident/work permit?
The requirement to have been living in Canada for at least one year refers to living in Canada as a permanent resident. Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident does not count towards this requirement.

For example, if you have been living in Canada for two years as a temporary resident and then become a permanent resident, you will not have met the one-year residency requirement until you have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for one year.

If you are unsure whether you meet the residency requirement, you should contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for assistance.
 

Sarisari

Star Member
May 12, 2023
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The requirement to have been living in Canada for at least one year refers to living in Canada as a permanent resident. Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident does not count towards this requirement.

For example, if you have been living in Canada for two years as a temporary resident and then become a permanent resident, you will not have met the one-year residency requirement until you have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for one year.

If you are unsure whether you meet the residency requirement, you should contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for assistance.
If you don't mind, could I get the link where you read about the one year residency requirement please?
 

Sarisari

Star Member
May 12, 2023
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Sometimes I may make mistakes. If you think that I made a mistake, please let me know and I will try to correct it.
No worries, I am just wondering coz I don't want to make mistakes in the near future if we proceed in the application. I just wanted to be sure before starting. I appreciate your insights to be honest.
 

Raptor33

Hero Member
May 10, 2020
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No worries, I am just wondering coz I don't want to make mistakes in the near future if we proceed in the application. I just wanted to be sure before starting. I appreciate your insights to be honest.
I understand. It is important to be careful when making any kind of application, especially one that is as important as an immigration application.

Thank you for your understanding.