Inland sponsorship stands as a testimony to Canada’s commitment to fostering family unity, providing a pathway for Canadians and permanent residents to endorse their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residency, while already sharing a home in Canada.
Distinguished from its counterpart, the Outland sponsorship, the Inland sponsorship caters to those couples who are legally cohabiting within Canada’s boundaries. The foreign spouse or common-law partner should hold a valid temporary status in Canada, be it as a worker, student, or visitor. As the wheels of the Inland sponsorship application turn, the sponsored individual enjoys the privilege to continue their work, studies, or stay in Canada.