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Difference between revisions of "My Husband Sponsored Me and We Have Now Separated"

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(this change reflects changes to the law as of April 28, 2017 when the Government of Canada eliminated "conditional" Permanent Resident status)
 
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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}If your spouse sponsored you and you have separated, you have the right to remain in Canada as long as you are a permanent resident or a citizen.
{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}If your spouse sponsored you and you have separated, you have the right to remain in Canada as long as you are a permanent resident or a citizen.


Before April 28, 2017 some permanent resident status was conditional. A conditional permanent resident was required to live with their sponsor for 2 years. As of April 28, 2017 the Government of Canada has eliminated this condition. This change applies to anyone who was subject to this condition as well as persons sponsored in the future.  
Before April 28, 2017 some permanent resident status was conditional. A conditional permanent resident was required to live with their sponsor for 2 years. As of April 28, 2017 the Government of Canada has eliminated this condition. This change applies to anyone who was subject to this condition as well as persons sponsored in the future.