وقت معالجة Spousal Sponsorship

As of July 2026, spousal sponsorship processing runs 17 to 33 months depending on the stream. IRCC's "Check processing times" tool currently shows outland (applicant outside Canada) at about 17 months outside Quebec and 33 months for Quebec, and inland (applicant in Canada) at about 27 months outside Quebec and 32 months for Quebec. IRCC's published service standard is still 12 months, but actual times now run well beyond it, so plan around the current tool values rather than the target. Times vary with file complexity and individual circumstances.

Inland applications have the advantage of allowing the sponsored spouse to apply for an open work permit alongside their sponsorship application, which typically processes in 4-6 months. This allows couples to work and live together in Canada while waiting for permanent residence approval. Outland applications generally cannot work in Canada unless they have separate work authorization, but they maintain the flexibility to travel in and out of Canada (visa permitting) during processing.

The processing time includes both the sponsor approval stage (typically 1-2 months) and the permanent residence application stage (remaining time). Applications requiring extensive background checks, documentation verification, relationship assessment interviews, or missing key documents will take longer. Providing thorough evidence of your genuine relationship from the start is crucial to avoid delays and potential refusals.