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Canada Spouse Dependent Visa

About Spouse Visa:

According to the Canadian Spouse Visa, an individual who has either a temporary residence permit (such as a study or work visa), or permanent residence or citizenship, is eligible to sponsor their partner to come to or remain in Canada. The Dependent Visa or Spouse Visa is primarily for the partners of the main applicant who holds temporary residence status in Canada, such as a Study Permit, Work Permit, Permanent Residence, or Citizenship.

 

How can we help you!

 

At Dream Consultants, we provide specialized services for obtaining a spouse dependent visa. This type of visa is identical to the spouse visa. Canada is very accommodating when it comes to the accompanying partner of a citizen or permanent resident. A person who is married to someone living in Canada may be able to apply for a spouse dependent visa, which enables them to join their significant other. The only precondition for both of these visas is that the spouse must have legal status in Canada. The term 'spouse visa' is used generally to refer to both types of visas.

 

Below are main types of Canada Spouse Sponsorship Program:

 

  • Spouse Dependent Open Work Permit:

  • Study Permit Dependent Visa (If Sponsor in Canada is on Study Permit)

 

  • Work Permit Dependent Visa (If Sponsor in Canada is on Work Permit)

 

  • PR/Citizen Dependent Visa (If Sponsor in Canada is on PR Status or Citizen)

 

  • Spouse Dependent Visitor Visa

 

  • Extension Of a Spouse Dependent Work Permit

 

 

Study Permit Spouse Dependent Visa (If Sponsor in Canada is on Study Permit)

 

Canada has become a burgeoning destination for international students. If a student is registered in a full-time course at a college, university, or other acknowledged learning institution in Canada, their spouse can apply for a Study Permit Spouse Dependent Visa by

 

submitting an online application. The duration of the processing can be up to 35 weeks, although this may vary depending on the individual case.

 

  • The primary applicant for this specific form of spousal dependent visa is eligible to receive an open-work permit, which allows them to work legally and on a full-time basis in Canada.

 

  • They are allowed to remain in Canada until their partner's visa is valid.

 

  • Individuals can also lengthen their stay in Canada alongside their partner's extended stay.

 

Requirements of principal applicant:

 

  • He/she must be at least 18 years old with valid passport.

 

  • A medical report.

 

  • Documents showing genuine relationship between you and your spouse.

 

  • Your spouse who is already in Canada shows sufficient proof of existence of financial stability in order to sponsor you.

 

Work Permit Spouse Dependent Visa (If Sponsor in Canada is on Work Permit)

 

The spouse of a work permit holder in Canada with a job in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) category of 0, A, or B, who works full-time for an approved Canadian employer, can apply for a Work Permit Spouse Dependent Visa. This can be done online, and typically takes around 35 weeks to process, though this may vary depending on the case. Category 0 refers to management jobs such as restaurant managers and mine managers, while category A is for professional jobs like doctors and dentists, and category B is for technical jobs such as chefs, plumbers and electricians.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Main applicant who is applying for this type of spouse dependent visa can work legally and full time.

 

  • They are authorized to stay until his/her spouse permit is there in Canada.

 

  • They can also extend their stay

 

  • along with their spouse extension.

 

Requirements of principal applicant:

 

  • He/she must be at least 18 years old with valid passport.

 

  • A medical report.

 

  • Documents showing genuine relationship between you and your spouse.

 

  • Your spouse who is already in Canada shows sufficient proof of existence of financial stability in order to sponsor you.

 

PR/Citizen Dependent:

If you are married to an individual who has citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada, they can sponsor you for the purpose of obtaining a permanent residency for spouses. The application must be made through a paper-based filing system. The total processing time for the application is usually 8-10 months, although this could vary depending on the individual case.

 

Benefits:

 

  • The main applicant will be entitled to the same privileges and advantages that an immigrant would receive, such as reduced tuition fees and free healthcare.

 

  • Primary and secondary education is free of cost, and the costs of attending college or university are subsidized.

 

  • The Main Applicant will be granted Permanent Residency status directly.

 

 

Requirements of Principal Applicant:

 

  • He/she must be at least 18 years old with valid passport.

 

  • Medical report

 

  • Police clearance certificate

 

  • Documents showing genuine relationship between you and your spouse.

 

Spouse Dependent Visitor Visa:

If you want to unite with your partner who is living in Canada with either permanent residence status, citizenship, work permit or student visa, you can request for a spouse visitor visa. This enables you to stay in Canada as a visitor for a short period of time. If you decide to apply for a spouse dependent work permit, you can be allowed to work full time if your application is approved. The overall processing time will usually take 20 weeks, although it could vary depending on the individual case.

 

To be eligible for a Canadian visitor visa, one must fulfill certain requirements.

 

  • It is essential that the candidate convince the official that they are visiting Canada just for a short period of time and will leave before their visit is over.

 

  • They must demonstrate that they have enough financial resources to take care of themselves and their family members while they are in Canada.

 

  • They have no history of any unlawful behavior.

 

  • They do not plan on doing any sort of job or educational program in Canada unless they are given permission.

 

  • They possess a good state of health and are willing to provide any supplemental documentation that is asked of them by the officer.

 

Extension Of a Spouse Dependent Open Work Permit.

If you are looking to extend your work permit in Canada, you must submit an application before your current status expires, at least 60 days in advance. The entire processing time usually takes up to 20 weeks, though it may vary on a case-by-case basis

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