Completing the form. You'll fill out and submit the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) online.You must apply to become a sponsor. Your spouse, partner or child must apply for permanent residence. Complete and upload these documents to apply to be sponsored on IRCC's "Permanent residence online application portal account". If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse, commonlaw, or conjugal partner to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. Canada's Express Entry system allows you to include your spouse as well as your dependent children (if any) on the application for PR, but not your parents. Everything you need to know about sponsoring your spouse to Canada, whether through common-law partner or conjugal partner sponsorship. 1. Create an Account: The spouse must sign in or create an account in the Permanent Residence Online Application Portal. 2. Learn how to search for different job opportunities, create an online profile, submit an application, and what to expect after applying.