Implications for Sponsorship – Application Being Processed

If your sponsorship application is still being processed and you are not yet a permanent resident of Canada, divorce from your husband could affect your status because you are no longer considered part of the Family Class. Most likely, you would have to leave Canada and reapply to enter. There may be exceptions to this. You may apply for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. For more information, go to the  Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Consult a lawyer about preparing this kind of application.

If you feel you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible to receive legal aid.