Canadian wife, husband and partner visa FAQ

1. What happens if I sponsored my partner, but was unable to financially support them once they entered the country?
2. Will my partner or spouse be able to bring his/her children to Canada too?
3. I am not currently residing in Canada, but I am a Canadian citizen. Can I still act as a sponsor for my foreign spouse or partner?
4. What if I defaulted on court-ordered payments in the past?
5. Will my fees be refunded if I am determined to be an ineligible sponsor?
6. What type of visa should I apply for if I am engaged to be married?
7. What if my spouse, partner, or same sex partner does not have legal status to be in the country, but is currently living in Canada?
8. What if my partner and I applied for a common law visa, but we have since married?
9. What if I submitted my sponsorship application, but have since realized that I do not meet the eligibility requirements?
10. My partner lives in a country where divorce is not permitted. However, she and her husband have been separated for a long time. Are we eligible to obtain a spousal visa to allow her to immigrate to Canada?
11. I have never actually met my partner in person, but we communicate almost every day through telephone calls and e-mail. Will we be able to get a Canadian partner visa?
12. My same sex partner and I were married outside of Canada. Can we apply for a Canadian spousal visa?  
13. What if I am applying to be a visa sponsor and I reside in Quebec?
14. I tried to obtain refugee status, but was denied. If I marry a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, will I be able to remain in Canada?
15. What if I obtained a conjugal visa, but the relationship has since ended?