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Does IRCC recognize virtual marriages?

CIC News Does IRCC recognize virtual marriages? Since 2015, Canada has not recognized virtual marriages for family class sponsorship. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that “if one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.” In order to physically present at a marriage ceremony, both parties…

How your Canadian spouse can sponsor you for immigration

CIC News How your Canadian spouse can sponsor you for immigration Spousal sponsorship is a priority for Canada. Under its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, the government aims to welcome some 80,000 new immigrants through its Spousal, Partner, and Children category per year. Most of these immigrants will arrive as the spouses and partners of Canadians.…

Can I sponsor my spouse or partner for Canadian immigration?

CIC News Can I sponsor my spouse or partner for Canadian immigration? Bringing families together is one of the major goals of Canada’s immigration system. The main way Canada does this is through its Spousal, Partner, and Children immigration sponsorship category. Canada looks to welcome around 80,000 immigrants through this category each year. Canadian citizens…