Apply under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class if your spouse or common-law partner:

1. lives with you in Canada.
2. has valid immigration status in Canada.
3. would like to apply for, and qualifies for, an Open Work Permit so that they can work while the application is being processed.

How long does it take to get spouse PR in Canada?

How Long Does it Take to Sponsor Your Spouse in Canada? Sponsorship applications take approximately 12 months to process from start to finish. They are typically not processed much faster than 12 months but they can take longer, depending on the nature of your case.

Can a Canadian spouse sponsor a Canadian citizen?

Your Canadian spouse can sponsor you to become a permanent resident if you don’t live in Canada, or aren’t a permanent resident You may apply for citizenship if you

Can a permanent resident apply for Canadian citizenship?

Once you are a permanent resident for the required amount of time and have satisfied all residency requirements, you may then be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. Unfortunately, love in spousal sponsorship cases is not enough to prove the validity of a marriage, nor is a marriage certificate.

Is the date on your Canadian citizenship card still valid?

The cards are still valid as proof of Canadian citizenship. The date on your citizenship card is not the date you became a Canadian citizen (it’s the date we produced the card). To update or replace your citizenship card, apply for a citizenship certificate.

What happens when you marry a Canadian citizen?

Marrying a Canadian citizen doesn’t give you citizenship. If you want to become a Canadian citizen, you must follow the same steps as everyone else. There isn’t a special process for spouses of Canadian citizens. You must meet several requirements to apply for citizenship.