Spousal visas are granted to foreign-born spouses to allow them to travel to Canada in order to work and live together!! To allow a spouse to enter Canada from another country they first need to be issued a spousal Visa 🇨🇦 ️ .
In order to be eligible for a spousal visa to Canada both parties must have a legally binding marriage and the visa applicant must meet certain criteria! This includes having enough funds to support themselves and their spouse, as well as not having any criminal records 🇨🇦 ️ 💑.
The couple must have a legally binding marriage (doctoral civil or religious ceremony) that is recognized by both Canada and their home country it must be a sincere relationship and both spouses must show a commitment to their marriage in order to qualify for a spousal visa to enter Canada 👫 🇨🇦 ️ 💑.
The visa applicant must also have enough financial resources to support themselves and their spouse during the first year . Financial support may include income savings assets or a combination of these ️. It must be enough to meet the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) . The LICO is an income threshold determined by the Canadian government.
In addition the visa applicant must not have any criminal convictions in either Canada or their home country that prevent them from being eligible for a visa 🇨🇦 ️. These include convictions for serious crimes such as homicide sexual assault or fraud .
Once you meet all the eligibility requirements you must then submit an application for a Spousal Visa to the Visa Centre responsible for processing spousal visa applications from your home country ️. The application must include the original documents that support your marriage and eligibility as well as any other required documentation 💑.
In addition to the application there are also certain fees and processing times associated with a Spousal Visa ️. The fees for a Spousal Visa to Canada can vary based on the country of your origin and the type of visa you are applying for 🔛 🇨🇦 ️. Processing times can vary from 6-8 months and up to a year ️ 🆙.
After your visa application has been approved you can travel to Canada with your spouse. A Confirmation to Permanent Residence will be also issued ️. This document allows permanent residents to reside and work in Canada 🇨🇦.
Once you arrive in Canada you must then apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PRC) ️ 🍁 🇨🇦. A PRC serves as proof of your status as a permanent resident and you will need to carry it with you at all times while in Canada 🇨🇦 ️.
Spousal visas are an important part of the Canadian immigration process allowing foreign-born spouses to come to Canada and live with their Canadian spouse 🇨🇦 🍁. While the process of applying for a spousal visa can be complex and may require patience it is also an important step for couples who wish to build a life together in Canada 🇨🇦 ️. … .
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