The Spousal Sponsorship program is one of the Family Class categories. Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 year old may sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence. In order to receive a visa through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the sponsor and sponsored person must meet certain requirements. They must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of the following status:
- Spouse
- Common-law or
- Conjugal partner