United States 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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Country-Specific Documents
The United States has no additional country-specific IRCC forms or special civil-document requirements for spousal or partner sponsorship. American applicants follow the standard IRCC process only, with no extra steps, no regional forms, and no unique document formats.
Police Certificates (PCC)
American applicants must provide:
- An FBI Identity History Summary (mandatory)
- Police certificates from any U.S. state lived in for 6+ months only if IRCC specifically requests them
- PCCs from any other country lived in 6+ months since age 18
The FBI certificate is the most essential; it should be requested early due to processing delays.
Translation Requirements
Most U.S. documents are already in English.
However, if any supporting record is in another language (e.g., marriage or birth documents issued abroad), IRCC requires:
- Certified translation
- Copy of the original document
- Translator affidavit when applicable
Biometrics
Once the application is submitted, IRCC issues a Biometrics Instruction Letter.
U.S.-based applicants complete biometrics at any Application Support Center (ASC) across the United States.
If living abroad, biometrics must be done in the applicant’s current country of residence.
