Canada Spouse Visa 2025: Updated Rules, Processing Times & Step-by-Step Guide
Overview: Spouse Visa / Spousal Sponsorship in Canada In Canada, “spouse visa” usually refers to the spousal sponsorship program, where a Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors their spouse or common‑law partner to become a permanent resident (PR). Often, sponsorship is paired with a Open Work Permit (OWP or SOWP – Spousal Open Work Permit) so the sponsored spouse can work while their PR application is processing (especially in inland applications). Spousal sponsorship has two main streams: Each has slightly …