{"id":3949,"date":"2024-11-13T01:25:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T01:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/?page_id=3949"},"modified":"2024-11-27T02:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T02:33:45","slug":"spouse-and-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/en\/programs\/sponsorship\/spouse-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsorship of spouses and children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a11ec09aac32\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_11 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1400 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_background_overlay_alternate_solid bt_bb_bottom_section_coverage_image bt_bb_section_with_bottom_coverage_image bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:var(--light-color); --section-secondary-color:var(--transparent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder_wrapper\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder btLazyLoadBackground bt_bb_parallax\"  data-background_image_src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/backgrand-001.jpg\" data-parallax=\"0.6\" data-parallax-offset=\"0\" data-parallax-zoom-start=\"1\" data-parallax-zoom-end=\"1\" data-parallax-blur-start=\"0\" data-parallax-blur-end=\"2\" data-parallax-opacity-start=\"1\" data-parallax-opacity-end=\"1\" style=\" background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/bold-page-builder\/img\/blank.gif&#039;);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.5\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-7 col-xl-7 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-7 bt_bb_vertical_align_middle bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate bt_bb_border_thickness_1px bt_bb_border_color_gray_01\" style=\"; --column-width:7;\" data-width=\"7\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;md&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;sm&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;xs&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_top_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_top_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_right_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_right_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_left_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_left_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_subtitle_color_gray_02\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;sm&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;xs&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h1 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Immigration Program <b>Sponsorship of Spouses and Children<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_button bt_bb_color_scheme_3 bt_bb_icon_position_right bt_bb_style_underline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_width_inline bt_bb_shape_inherit bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit btWithIcon\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--light-color); --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"\/en\/consultation\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Book your consultation\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Book your consultation<\/span><span  data-ico-fontawesome5solid=\"&#xf061;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-5 col-xl-5 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-5 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:5;\" data-width=\"5\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><div class=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bottom_white_02.png\" alt=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\" \/><\/div><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a11ec09ab21a\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1400 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none\" style=\";background-color:rgb(249,248,246);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_row  bt_bb_column_gap_medium\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-8 col-xl-8 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1px bt_bb_border_color_gray_01\" style=\"; --column-width:8;\" data-width=\"8\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;md&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;sm&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xs&quot;:&quot;left&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_top_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_top_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_right_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_right_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_left_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_left_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_medium bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_supertitle_color_gray_03 bt_bb_subtitle_color_gray_04\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span><b>Sponsorship of spouses and children<\/b> to Canada<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/programs\/sponsorship\/\">Family Sponsorship Program<\/a> is created to reunite families by allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor loved ones to move to Canada.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to sponsor a spouse, partner or children to become a permanent resident in Canada is subject to several conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_right bt_bb_padding_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1px bt_bb_border_color_gray_01\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_right&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;right&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_top_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_top_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_right_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_right_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_left_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_left_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;md&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;sm&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;xs&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_image bt_bb_shape_soft-rounded bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_hover_style_simple bt_bb_content_display_always bt_bb_content_align_middle bt_bb_content_padding_normal bt_bb_content_inner_padding_normal bt_bb_top_negative_margin_none bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_none bt_bb_right_negative_margin_none bt_bb_left_negative_margin_none\" style=\"width: 80%; margin: 0 auto;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_center&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_content_display_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_content_display_always&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;always&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_content_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_content_padding_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_content_inner_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_content_inner_padding_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_right_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_right_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_left_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_left_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship.png\" data-full_image_src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship.png\" title=\"sponsorship\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship.png 1900w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship-640x438.png 640w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship-1280x876.png 1280w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship-1536x1051.png 1536w, https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sponsorship-320x219.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_600 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>You can become a sponsor if:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>You are at least 18 years old<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>You are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>You are a resident of Canada or you are a Canadian citizen living abroad with the intention of returning to Canada when your spouse becomes a permanent resident<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>You do not receive social assistance (other than disability benefits)<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>You can provide for the basic needs of yourself and your sponsored spouse<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a11ec09ac0a4\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1400 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_600 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>You will not be able to sponsor a relative if:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have already sponsored a previous spouse and three years have not passed since them<\/li>\n<li>You have failed to fulfill your obligations to repay social assistance previously received by sponsors<\/li>\n<li>You have outstanding immigration loans or alimony<\/li>\n<li>You have been convicted of violent crimes<\/li>\n<li>You are under a deportation order or serving time in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_600 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Approved Relationship Types for Sponsorship (Same or Different Sex)<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spouse:<\/strong> A formal marriage recognized as legal in Canada and the country where it took place<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Civil partner (common-law partner)<\/strong>: Relationship with cohabitation of at least one year<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_2 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:var(--dark-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5regular=\"&#xf058;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-cohabiting partner (conjugal partner)<\/strong>: A relationship of at least one year in which it is not possible to legally marry or live together. Reasons may include persecution, legal restrictions, inability to divorce in the country of residence, or lack of recognition of same-sex marriage.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a11ec09ad12f\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_11 bt_bb_layout_boxed_900 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_background_overlay_alternate_solid bt_bb_top_section_coverage_image bt_bb_section_with_top_coverage_image bt_bb_bottom_section_coverage_image bt_bb_section_with_bottom_coverage_image bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:var(--light-color); --section-secondary-color:var(--transparent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder_wrapper\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder btLazyLoadBackground\"  data-background_image_src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bg-home-001.jpg\" data-parallax-zoom-start=\"1\" data-parallax-zoom-end=\"1\" data-parallax-blur-start=\"0\" data-parallax-blur-end=\"0\" data-parallax-opacity-start=\"1\" data-parallax-opacity-end=\"1\" style=\" background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/bold-page-builder\/img\/blank.gif&#039;);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1px bt_bb_border_color_gray_01\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_center&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;center&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_top_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_top_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_right_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_right_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_left_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_left_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Start the process of <b>reuniting with your loved ones in Canada<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_button bt_bb_color_scheme_3 bt_bb_icon_position_right bt_bb_style_underline bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_width_inline bt_bb_shape_inherit bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit btWithIcon bt_bb_icon_animation_move_right\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--light-color); --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"\/en\/consultation\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Book your consultation\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Book your consultation<\/span><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6c;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><div class=\"bt_bb_section_top_section_coverage_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/top_white_01.png\" alt=\"bt_bb_section_top_section_coverage_image\" \/><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novaterraimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bottom_white_01.png\" alt=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\" \/><\/div><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a11ec09ad579\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1400 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_large bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none bt_bb_negative_margin_none bt_bb_top_left_shape_none bt_bb_top_right_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extra_large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_left_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_right_shape_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_top_none bt_bb_border_bottom_none bt_bb_border_right_none bt_bb_border_left_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1px bt_bb_border_color_gray_01\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_top_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_top_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_bottom_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_right_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_right_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_left_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_left_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Important:<\/strong> This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration requirements may change, please check the official resources for up-to-date information.<\/pre>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_600 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_wrap_yes bt_bb_supertitle_color_gray_03 bt_bb_subtitle_color_gray_04\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_wrap_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_wrap_yes&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}}\"><h4 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span><b>Answers<\/b> to frequently asked questions<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_row  bt_bb_column_gap_10\" style=\"; --column-gap:10px;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_color_scheme_1 bt_bb_style_outline bt_bb_shape_square\" style=\"; --accordion-primary-color:var(--accent-color); --accordion-secondary-color:var(--light-color);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">How much are government fees?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>A complete list of government fees can be found on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ircc.canada.ca\/english\/information\/fees\/fees.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a><\/span> of IRCC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">How long is the processing time?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>Processing times vary depending on the type of application submitted.<\/p>\n<p>Information on processing times can be checked at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-processing-times.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">official website<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Who can be included in a sponsorship application?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>Your spouse's dependents and their dependents may be included in the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div 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sponsorship:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inland - Sponsorship within Canada - Available to couples who live together in Canada<\/li>\n<li>Outland - Sponsorship outside of Canada - is for sponsored spouses who are outside of Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Is it possible to apply for sponsorship while abroad?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>Yes, if you are a Canadian citizen and can demonstrate your intention to return to Canada when your sponsored relatives obtain permanent residence. This rule does not apply to permanent residents, who must apply from within Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Can you sponsor your spouse if you are just engaged?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>No, you must wait until you are married to apply for sponsorship. However, you can apply for sponsorship as a common-law partner if you have lived together for at least 12 months. In exceptional cases, you can apply for sponsorship as a conjugal partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Can I sponsor my common-law partner if I am married to someone else?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>In some cases it may be possible to sponsor a common-law partner if your marriage has broken down, you have been living separately from your spouse for more than a year and you were living with your common law partner during that time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">Can my spouse work in Canada while waiting for a sponsorship decision?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>Yes, your spouse may be eligible for an Open Work Permit while waiting for a sponsorship decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">What are the financial requirements for sponsoring spouses and children?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<p>If you are sponsoring a spouse or child, there is no minimum income requirement (MNI) (the exception is if your spouse has a dependent who also has a child, or you are sponsoring a child who has a dependent of their own). However, you must prove that you can provide for yourself and your sponsored persons (basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Current MNI amounts can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/guide-5482-instruction-fill-financial-evaluation-form-1283.html#tb-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">official website<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item btWithIcon\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_shape_circle\"><span  data-ico-remixicon=\"&#xea6e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">How long does the undertaking last?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<ul>\n<li>For spouse\/common-law partner - 3 years from the date of receiving permanent residence<\/li>\n<li>For children over 22 years old - 3 years<\/li>\n<li>For children under 22 years old - 10 years or until reaching 25 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The commitment remains in effect for the agreed period, even if your situation changes. 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