Sponsor Your Spouse from China to Canada
Sponsor Your Spouse from China to Canada with the household registry, police certificate and birth records IRCC's China list names. Several of those items, like the hukou, never appear on the general checklist. The licensed consultant who builds your file is the one you speak with.
✓ Peace of mind
✓ Application and document preparation
✓ Direct access to your licensed consultant
Who this service is for
Your partner may live in China, study or work in Canada, or live in a third country. IRCC's China items follow the Chinese passport and documents, wherever your partner is.
Identify your relationship category before gathering records. The general rules sit in our spousal sponsorship in Canada explainer.
Sponsors with a partner in China
Outland Family Class filing is the common route. We collect the hukou, police certificate and civil records and match them to your forms.
Couples living together in Canada
Study inland and outland sponsorship with us before filing. A partner on a study or work permit often has a real choice.
Partners born in China after 1996
IRCC asks for a notarized copy of the medical certificate of birth from China's health authorities. If it cannot be obtained, a written explanation is required.
What Chinese Spousal Sponsorship Application Support Includes
We put the scope in writing before starting. A Chinese file usually involves the following steps.
01
Review eligibility and choose the application route
Review both partners’ circumstances, previous sponsorships and immigration history. Compare inland and outland options, including how travel plans affect the choice.
02
Organize your relationship evidence
Build a clear relationship timeline using records of your life together. Identify missing periods and explain circumstances the documents do not show.
03
Prepare forms and supporting documents
Prepare forms such as IMM 1344 and IMM 5532. Use our spousal sponsorship document checklist to organize your records. Check civil records, translations and country-specific document requirements.
04
Check dates and details across the file
Compare relationship dates with address histories, travel records and supporting documents. Resolve differences before they become conflicting answers in your application.
05
Prepare the application for submission
Review the completed application with you and check the required signatures and uploads. You personally complete the declarations IRCC requires you to sign.
06
Handle agreed follow-up with IRCC
Understand document requests and prepare responses within their deadlines. Interview preparation or additional applications can be discussed when relevant to your file.
What Chinese Spousal Sponsorship Application Support Includes
We put the scope in writing before starting. A Chinese file usually involves the following steps.
01
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03
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06
Review eligibility and choose the application route
Review both partners’ circumstances, previous sponsorships and immigration history. Compare inland and outland options, including how travel plans affect the choice.
Organize your relationship evidence
Build a clear relationship timeline using records of your life together. Identify missing periods and explain circumstances the documents do not show.
Prepare forms and supporting documents
Prepare forms such as IMM 1344 and IMM 5532. Use our spousal sponsorship document checklist to organize your records. Check civil records, translations and country-specific document requirements.
Handle agreed follow-up with IRCC
Understand document requests and prepare responses within their deadlines. Interview preparation or additional applications can be discussed when relevant to your file.
Check dates and details across the file
Compare relationship dates with address histories, travel records and supporting documents. Resolve differences before they become conflicting answers in your application.
Prepare the application for submission
Review the completed application with you and check the required signatures and uploads. You personally complete the declarations IRCC requires you to sign.
Choose the support you need
Let us prepare the whole application, or bring yours for a detailed review.
Full application support
We build the file with you, from hukou copies and the police certificate to the translation check, and handle agreed IRCC follow-up.
Application review
We go through the application you prepared, including the hukou and notarized records, and tell you what needs fixing.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Chinese Spousal Sponsorship
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application route.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing route.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
IRCC's China list includes format details the general checklist never mentions. We review each one before submission.
Common documents for all files are on our spousal sponsorship document checklist.
A kinship certificate used as proof
IRCC does not accept a kinship certificate from residents of China as proof of relationship. We replace it with the records IRCC does accept.
A police certificate with a short period
IRCC's China page says a citizen's certificate should cover birth to the current date. We check the period printed on it.
An address without Chinese characters
IRCC wants China addresses in Chinese characters with Pinyin or English and the postal code. A post office box is not accepted.
Chinese Documents at a Glance
These rows follow IRCC's current China instructions for a sponsored partner. Confirm the final list in your personalized package before requesting documents.
| Document | Where it comes from | Authentication | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | The marriage registration office that registered the marriage | IRCC's China list adds no notarization for it | Needed from Chinese into English or French |
| Household registry (hukou) | Copies for each Chinese passport holder on the application | Details must match passports and civil records | Needed from Chinese into English or French |
| Medical certificate of birth, if born after 1996 | Issued by China's health authorities | Notarized copy, or a written explanation if unavailable | Needed from Chinese into English or French |
| Police certificate (Certificate of No Criminal Record) | Public Security Bureau or police station for the hukou or residence; Exit-Entry office for foreign nationals | For citizens, covers birth to the present; QR code recommended | Notarized or certified translation |
| Children's marital status, age 16 and over | Civil status records for each child aged 16 or older | Required for Chinese passport holders' children | Needed from Chinese into English or French |
Chinese Spousal Sponsorship Fees and Processing Times
Nationality has no effect on IRCC's fees. For a spouse with no dependent children, you pay $1,260, and biometrics add $85 each when IRCC requires them. Our spouse sponsorship fees guide itemizes the charges.
| Government fee | Amount (CAD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship and processing fees | $660 | Covers the sponsorship application and your partner's permanent residence processing |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | $600 | Due before your partner becomes a permanent resident; refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused |
| Biometrics | $85 | Per person if required; $170 maximum for a family applying together |
| Each dependent child | $180 | Added for every dependent child included in the application |
| Spouse-only total with biometrics | $1,345 | Sponsorship, processing, RPRF and one biometrics fee |
Processing estimates differ for inland, outland and Quebec cases and are updated often. Use the IRCC processing-times tool for the current number before planning around it.
Notary steps in China add lead time, so order the notarized birth record and translations early. Professional fees are on our fees page.
Clear fees before you retain us
Talk with us first and decide later. If you go ahead, the written agreement lists the fee and the Chinese documents it includes.
IRCC charges, the medical exam, notary and translation costs in China are separate from our fee. Professional prices are visible before booking.
Chinese Spousal Sponsorship Help Across the GTA
Sponsoring from the Greater Toronto Area? Mirzoyan Immigration Services works with sponsors across the GTA, in person, online or by phone. Choose your city for local service details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Chinese police certificate for my IRCC application?
Yes. IRCC accepts China's Certificate of No Criminal Record, or a notification of non-issuance where a record exists. Chinese citizens apply through the Public Security Bureau or local police station for their hukou or residence. Some cities also offer online requests. For citizens, the certificate should cover birth to the present, with a notarized or certified translation.
How can I obtain a police certificate for China?
From outside China, contact the office where your hukou was registered; many cities accept online or app requests. A family member can apply for you with a power of attorney, notarized if they are not immediate family. Chinese embassies cannot issue it. Foreign nationals who lived in China over 180 days apply to the Exit-Entry Administration Department.
Does China have an apostille?
Yes. China joined the Apostille Convention with effect from November 2023, and Canada joined in January 2024. Apostilles are now available between the two countries. IRCC's China instructions still do not ask for one on marriage records. They ask instead for items such as hukou copies and a notarized medical birth certificate.
Can Chinese people immigrate to Canada?
Yes. Sponsorship rules make no distinction by nationality, so a Chinese spouse or partner qualifies on the usual terms. Chinese citizens need a visitor visa to visit in the meantime. For permanent residence, IRCC's China items add hukou copies, a notarized medical birth certificate for births after 1996, and a bilingual address.
What documents can I use to prove my marital status in Canada?
For a sponsorship, marital status is shown by the civil marriage certificate, plus proof that any earlier marriage ended. Chinese passport holders also provide hukou copies, which record civil status. For included children aged 16 or older, IRCC asks for proof of their marital status too. A kinship certificate does not count as relationship proof.
Ready to Sponsor Your Spouse from China?
Pick the appointment that fits where your Chinese documents stand.
Free 15-minute assessment: Mention where your partner lives, their year of birth and whether the hukou is still current.
Paid consultation: Go through your route, documents and next steps with a licensed consultant in a 25- or 50-minute session. The price appears when you book.
Reviewing a full application needs a separate service agreement.
In person, online or by phone, in Armenian, Russian or English. Questions before booking?
This page gives general information about sponsoring a partner from China. It is not legal or immigration advice; a consultation deals with your own situation.