Philippines to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
Sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from the United States may feel more straightforward than applications from other regions, but IRCC still requires a precise set of forms and identity documents. Although the U.S. has no additional country-specific IRCC forms, American applicants must still meet all core sponsorship requirements.
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Required Civil Documents
IRCC requires PSA-issued versions of:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates (if applicable)
Officers may request originals printed on PSA security paper.
Late-Registered Birth Certificates
If PSA registered the birth more than one month after birth, IRCC requires extra identity proof, such as:
- Baptismal certificate
- Hospital birth record
- School records
- Old passports
- Local Civil Registrar birth certificate
These help IRCC confirm identity when PSA records alone are incomplete.
Proving Marital Status
For Philippine passport holders, IRCC requires either:
- CENOMAR, or
- PSA Advisory on Marriages
Any inconsistencies (names, dates) must be explained in a notarized affidavit.
Police Certificates (PCC)
Filipino applicants must provide:
- NBI Clearance
- Police certificates from any country lived in for 6+ months since age 18
NBI Clearance can be requested through a local office or a Philippine embassy/consulate.
Translation Requirements
Most PSA documents are already in English.
If any supporting document is not, IRCC requires:
- Certified translation
- Copy of the original document
- Translator affidavit (if the translator is not certified)
Biometrics
After applying, IRCC will issue a Biometrics Instruction Letter.
Filipino applicants complete biometrics at:
- Manila or
- Cebu Visa Application Centres
Applicants abroad must complete biometrics in their country of residence.