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Will Justin Trudeau Submit a Spousal Sponsorship for Katy Perry?
In the last few days, Montreal got a little more spotlight than usual when pop icon Katy Perry was spotted dining with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This made headlines across the country and forced people to think of what exactly is going on between them.
This is a playful speculation, but if Justin and Katy really get serious, he could sponsor her for permanent residence in Canada (aka a Green Card on the US side of the border). It doesn’t matter whether you are a superstar or a random normal person; everyone has to go through the legal process. So, let’s break down the spousal sponsorship process in Canada with some simple questions and answers.
- Should Katy and Justin do inland or overseas sponsorship?
If Katy is planning to live in Canada while waiting for her PR, inland sponsorship can work best in this case. She could even be eligible for an open work permit while the application is being processed.
On the other hand, this would probably ruin the world tour. If Katy needs to travel outside Canada frequently, then inland sponsorship is not the best answer. Both the sponsor and the Principal Applicant (person being sponsored) need to live in Canada fulltime to have an inland sponsorship approved. They can still leave occasionally for vacations, but they cannot spend too much time outside Canada.
Based on Katy’s lifestyle, overseas sponsorship is the best choice. It also gives the applicant the right to appeal the decision if the application is refused.
- Do Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry have to get married?
No, not necessarily! While marriage is a common basis for spousal sponsorship, Canada also recognizes common-law partners (living together for at least 12 consecutive months) and conjugal partners (special cases with significant barriers to living together).
So, if Justin and Katy were in a committed relationship with sufficient proof, then marriage wouldn’t be mandatory.
- Does he make enough money to sponsor her?
You’ll be surprised to know that for spousal sponsorship, there’s no minimum income requirement, unlike for sponsoring parents or grandparents. However, the sponsors will have to sign an undertaking confirming that they will ensure the person they are sponsoring will not use the social welfare system. The principal applicant will also sign the undertaking to confirm they will not use social welfare.
- Is Katy Perry admissible to Canada?
This is a serious question for any immigration applicant. Applicants must be criminally and medically admissible. For Katy, that would mean passing a background check and a medical exam. There should be no arrests, criminal charges, or convictions, as well as no health issues that could result in public risk.
- When can Katy Perry become a Canadian citizen?
Once Katy gets her PR status, she must spend at least 3 years (1,095 days) in Canada within a 5-year period to be eligible for citizenship.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a celebrity or just someone trying to reunite with your loved one, the questions above are worth considering when looking into the spousal sponsorship process.
Consult Doherty Fultz Immigration to find out which application will work best for you.
