Spouse Visa from India

Overview

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner for permanent residence. Applicants in India usually apply through the outside-Canada route.

Key points

Who can apply

• Spouses and partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Couples who can prove a genuine relationship
• Sponsors who are not barred from sponsoring

Eligibility details

• The sponsor is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 or over
• Spouses must be legally married, and common-law partners must have lived together for at least 12 months
• Conjugal partners are for couples who could not live together or marry because of serious barriers
• The relationship must be genuine, and both people must be admissible to Canada
• The sponsor signs an undertaking to support the partner financially for 3 years

How the process works

1. Choose the categoryWe confirm whether you apply as spouse, common-law or conjugal partner
2. Collect evidenceMarriage certificate, photos, chats, travel history and joint finances
3. Submit both applicationsThe sponsorship and the permanent residence application go together
4. Biometrics and medicalComplete the checks IRCC requests
5. Decision and landingReceive confirmation of permanent residence and travel to Canada

How OvalArc helps

1. Free assessmentWe review your age, education, work history and language score.
2. Route planYou receive options with costs and timelines in writing.
3. DocumentsWe prepare and check every document before filing.
4. Filing and follow-upWe submit, track and respond to the authority.

Costs and timelines

• Sponsorship, processing and right of permanent residence fees
• Biometrics, medical exam and police certificates
• Translation and certification of documents

Government fees and processing times change. Your adviser gives the current figures from the official source.

Documents we usually need

• Valid passport
• Education certificates and mark sheets
• Work experience and reference letters
• Language test result (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or other)
• Police clearance and medical when required
• Proof of funds and civil documents

The exact list depends on your case.

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting documents that do not match each other
• Missing deadlines in an invitation or request letter
• Hiding past refusals or travel history
• Relying on outdated rules from old web pages

Common questions