all messages by user

Yes, but only if your spouse or partner has a work permit.
If your spouse applied, or wants to apply, under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in-Canada class, he or she can apply for an open work permit.
If you live in Quebec, your spouse or partner also need to get a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) from the Quebec government.

Remember that while your spouse or partner’s permanent residence application is being processed, he or she must:

• Maintain legal status as a visitor, student or worker in Canada, and
  
• Wait for their work permit application to be approved before starting to work.
  

To avoid email scams, remember that IRCC NEVER:

• emails applicants to confirm basic personal information provided on application forms.
• asks for banking or credit card information to collect payments by email.
• see how to pay your fees to find out how IRCC collects payments.
• sends visas, permits, certificates or immigration documents by email.
• offers special, time-limited promotions or cash deals to get visas, permits or citizenship status.

money you have in your bank account(s) – in Canada or overseas

Who you can sponsor


Depending on your circumstances, there are two options for who you can sponsor.

Option 1 - Orphaned close relatives

You can sponsor close relatives, related by blood or adoption, such as brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, or grandchildren only if they meet all of the following conditions:


-They are orphaned,
-They are under 18, and
-They do not have a spouse, common law partner, or conjugal partner.


Option 2 - Other relative

You may sponsor one relative, related by blood or adoption, of any age if you meet all of the following conditions:

-you do not have a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, or one of the following living relatives you could sponsor instead:


-son or daughter,
-parent,
-grandparent,
-brother or sister,
-uncle, aunt,
-nephew or niece.


You do not have any of the above-named relatives who is a:

- Canadian citizen,
- permanent resident, or
- registered Indian under the Indian Act.


If the relative you want to sponsor has a spouse, partner, or dependent children who will come with them to Canada you must include them on the same sponsorship application.

If your relative does not qualify for sponsorship they may still be able to come to Canada as a skilled immigrant through Express Entry. Express Entry manages applications for certain economic immigration programs and selects applicants for their skills, experience and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy. Express Entry candidates may be awarded points for having a family member living in Canada. More information is available on the Express Entry web page.

You must provide all of these documents in your possession. If any of these documents are no longer in your possession, please explain why.