How to Bring My Wife to Canada with PR and IELTS?

If you have Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) and want to bring your wife to Canada, you can do so through the Spousal Sponsorship Program. Here's how the process works and whether she needs an IELTS score:

1. Sponsoring Your Wife to Canada (as a PR holder)

As a permanent resident, you are eligible to sponsor your spouse for permanent residency under the Family Class category.

Basic Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older.

• You must be living in Canada, or intend to return once your spouse becomes a PR.

• You must not be receiving social assistance (except for disability).

• You must prove your relationship is genuine (marriage certificate, photos, communication history, etc.).

2. Does She Need IELTS?

No, IELTS is not required for spousal sponsorship applications.

Your wife does not need to provide any language test results (like IELTS) when applying as a spouse of a Canadian PR under the family class sponsorship route.

3. How Long Does It Take?

• Processing Time: Typically 10–12 months (can vary depending on the country).

• She will receive permanent residency, not a temporary visa.

4. Can She Work in Canada While Waiting?

Yes, if she is applying from inside Canada, she can apply for an Open Work Permit along with her PR application, which allows her to work while the application is processed.

5. Documents You'll Need:

• Marriage certificate

• Proof of relationship (photos, chats, joint assets, etc.)

• Your PR card

• Proof of income (not mandatory, but helps)

• Application forms and government fees (approx. $1,050 CAD, plus $85 CAD for biometrics)

Summary:

If you have Canadian PR, you can bring your wife to Canada through the spousal sponsorship program. IELTS is not required for this process. The application usually takes 10–12 months, and if she applies from within Canada, she can also apply for an open work permit to work while her permanent residence is being processed.