What if I submitted my sponsorship application, but have since realized that I do not meet the eligibility requirements?

You may be able to have your fees refunded. However, you must inform the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) case processing center in charge of your permanent resident visa application of your ineligibility before they begin processing. For this reason, it is important to notify them of your request to withdraw your family sponsorship application as soon as possible.

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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?

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