Can I bring my husband to Canada while working?
James Williams
Updated on March 06, 2026
Yes, you may be able to bring your spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children, with you to Canada. They may be eligible for a study or work permit, or a visitor visa.
Can spouse of Canadian move to Canada?
Canadian spousal sponsorship is how a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their partner to come to Canada and live permanently. In Canada, we know how important it is for families to be together. For this reason, applications for spousal sponsorship are considered a top priority.
Can I sponsor my spouse to Canada while living abroad?
Spouses and common-law partners can either apply for Canadian immigration through Outland Sponsorship or Inland Sponsorship. Canadians who are living abroad are eligible to sponsor their partner under the outland stream as long as they both intend to move to Canada.
Can I be deported if I am married to a Canadian citizen?
Deported from Canada means being forced to leave the country. Important: Your partner does not have the right to have you deported. Only federal immigration authorities can decide to deport someone.
How can I bring my spouse to Canada?
Who you can sponsor
- If you’re sponsoring your conjugal partner or dependent child, you must submit an application under the Family Class.
- If you’re sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner, you may sponsor them under the Family Class or under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class.
How long can my spouse stay in Canada?
Although it is not a permanent stay in Canada, a visitor may stay in Canada up to six months after the day they have arrived. This will allow you to wait for your spousal sponsorship application to be approved while living in Canada with your spouse.
Can I marry in Canada on visitor visa?
Yes, you can get married in Canada while visiting from another country either with a visitor visa or a temporary resident’s visa. But if you and your partner are visiting from another country, you don’t need to be citizens to marry. …
How long can your spouse work in Canada?
That means your spouse or partner can legally work in Canada for 12-months while your application is being processed.
Can a permanent resident of Canada work in Canada?
I am a Canadian citizen and my spouse is not. Can my spouse work in Canada? It depends on the immigration status of your spouse. If your spouse or common-law partner is a permanent resident, they can work in Canada.
Can a common law partner work in Canada?
If your spouse or common-law partner is a permanent resident, they can work in Canada. If your spouse or common-law partner is in Canada on a temporary resident (visitor) visa, they have to apply for a work permit to be able to work. Your spouse or common-law partner can apply for a work permit from inside Canada if:
Can a spouse apply for a work permit in Canada?
Your spouse or common-law partner can apply for a work permit from inside Canada if: they have a temporary resident permit that is valid for six months or more; or they have applied for permanent residence under the Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada – archived class; or