Sponsor Questionnaire Form PDF Details

The Sponsor Questionnaire form stands as a crucial document for those looking to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for immigration to Canada. Its comprehensive design ensures the collection of detailed information crucial for the processing of such sponsorship applications. The form encompasses various sections, aiming to gather personal details of the sponsor, such as full name, date of birth, languages spoken, and familial details, including information on parents. It probes into the sponsor's education and employment history, which offers a window into the sponsor's capability to support the immigrating partner. Additionally, it inquires about past residencies, highlighting any international living experiences outside Canada, and delves into the sponsor's immigration status, including any past instances where they were themselves sponsored. An intimate look into the living arrangements, family, and social acknowledgment of the relationship is sought, ensuring the genuineness of the connection. Furthermore, it touches upon the sponsor's responsibilities towards any children from previous relationships, past sponsorship endeavors, and any prior relationships to provide a full picture of the sponsor's background. This form not only serves as a testament to the sponsor's commitment and readiness to support their partner but also as a safeguard for the integrity of the immigration process, highlighting the importance of truthful, complete responses to avoid delays or application refusals.

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Form NameSponsor Questionnaire Form
Form Length4 pages
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Avg. time to fill out1 min
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SPONSOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner

This document must be completed and included with your application to sponsor if you are sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner. Provide a complete and precise response to each question. Failure to provide this information will delay processing and could result in a refusal of your application.

If there is not enough space on the form to answer any questions in full, provide details on additional sheets of paper. Make sure you have indicated your name, the form's title and the number or letter of the question you are answering.

BEFORE YOU START, READ THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE. TYPE or PRINT in black ink.

1.Your full name

Family name

 

Given name(s)

 

 

 

2.Date of birth

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

3.What language(s) do you speak?

4.Provide the following details of your father and mother.

FATHER

Family name

Given name(s)

Date of birth

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

 

 

Address

5.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

 

 

Elementary/Primary school

Number of years completed

 

 

Secondary/High school

Number of years completed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Are you currently employed?

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTHER

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

College/University

Number of years completed

Post-graduate studies

Number of years completed

7.Starting with your current employer, if applicable, give details of all employers you have worked for over the past five years. If insufficient space, use a separate sheet of paper.

Dates

 

Employer

 

Monthly

 

 

Give name, complete address

Occupation/Position

From

To

and telephone number for each employer

salary/income

YYYY-MM-DD YYYY-MM-DD

 

 

 

 

$

$

$

$

8.Have you resided in countries other than Canada?

 

 

No

 

Yes

Give the name of the countries where you resided, your complete addresss(es) and telephone numbers in these countries, as well as period of

 

 

 

residence at each address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Period of residence

 

 

Country

 

Address(es) and telephone numbers

 

 

 

 

 

From

To

 

 

 

 

 

 

YYYY-MM-DD

YYYY-MM-DD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This form is made available by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants.

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9.Are you a naturalized Canadian or permanent resident of Canada?

No

 

Yes

On what date did you become a permanent resident?

Which Canadian visa office issued your immigrant visa or confirmation of permanent residence?

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Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

10. Were you yourself sponsored to come to Canada?

No

Yes When?

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

What type of sponsorship (i.e., spouse, parent, dependent child, other relative) was it?

11.Are you currently living in Canada?

Yes Since when?

Your address in Canada

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

No

When do you plan to return to Canada to

resume residency?

 

Where do you plan to live upon your return to Canada?

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Provide proof of your intention to re-establish in Canada. Attach photocopies of one or more of the following document(s), as applicable.

Job offer in Canada

Employment contract in Canada

Letter of acceptance by an educational institution in Canada

Property rental agreement

Property deed

Mortgage on property

Other

Give details of your plans to re-establish yourself in Canada

12. Are you living with someone?

No

Yes

Give the name (family name and given name) and relationship to you of the person(s) you live with.

If insufficient space, use a separate sheet of paper.

 

Name

Relationship to you

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13. Do your friends and family know about your relationship with your spouse/partner?

Yes

No

Explain below. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need additional space.

14. Has your spouse/partner met any of your close friends or family?

 

 

No

Explain below. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need additional space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

Give their names, the date your spouse/partner met them and their relationship to you (for example, friend, brother, sister, cousin, etc.).

Name

Date (YYY-MM-DD)

Relationship to you

15. Do you have any children?

No

Procced to 16.

Yes

A. List your children, including those from all your previous relationships, if applicable. Provide for each their name,

relationship to you (son or daughter) and date of birth. If insufficient space, use a separate sheet of paper.

 

Name

Relationship to you

Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)

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B. If any of your children listed in A. do not live with you, give details of your formal/informal visiting rights. Indicate how often you visit your children and if you provide any financial support for them.

C. Has your spouse/common-law partner/conjugal partner met your children?

Yes

No

Explain why.

 

 

 

 

16. Have you ever submitted a sponsorship application for another person before?

No

Family name

Given name(s)

Yes

Give details below. If you have submitted more than one sponsorship application, provide for each application the information listed below on a

separate sheet of paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of birth

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Relationship to you

17. Have you ever been married or in a common-law conjugal partner relationship before?

No

Family name

Given name(s)

Date of birth

Address

No. and Street

Town/City

Length of relationship

Yes

Give details of your previous spouse or partner below. If you have had more than one spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, provide for each

the information listed below on a separate sheet of paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

 

 

 

Country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of

 

Attach divorce

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

 

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

 

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

 

To

 

 

divorce/

 

papers/death

 

 

 

 

death

 

certificate

On a separate sheet of paper, provide any additional details of your current relationship

that you believe would help to prove your relationship is genuine and continuing.

Sponsor's signature

Date

(YYYY-MM-DD)

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