ARCHIVED – How we are reducing processing times for spousal sponsorship

December 2015

• 2 application kits, separate for in-Canada and overseas
• 180 pages of guides different for overseas and in-Canada, and for sponsors and applicants
• 14 guides and checklists
• 3 separate relationship questionnaires and 1 sponsorship evaluation form
• Upfront medical exams and police certificates
• Processing times: up to 26 months (for 80% of cases)

New improved process (December 15, 2016)

• 1 application kit for everyone
• 1 guide, 75 pages
• 1 checklist
• 1 relationship and sponsorship form
• Later in the process, medical and police certificates requested
• Processing times: 12 months for all applicants (for 80% of cases)