If you are planning on getting married this summer, you can start your application to sponsor your spouse now. How to sponsor your spouse or partner Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner or foreign spouse to live with them in Canada and become a Canadian permanent residents . To be eligible to sponsor your spouse or partner, you must meet the following requirements: · you are over 18 years old, · you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or registered under the Canadian Indian Act, · you live in Canada or are a Canadian citizen and plan to return to Canada, · you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than disability, and · You can meet the basic needs of yourself and your spouse or partner (and dependent children, if applicable). The sponsored person must be at least 18 years old and pass all background, safety and medical checks. Additionally,