In most cases there is no minimum income requirement for sponsoring a spouse or partner, except in Quebec, which has its own rules. Some people cannot sponsor, for example if they were themselves sponsored as a spouse or partner less than five years ago, are in prison, are an undischarged bankrupt, or receive social assistance for a reason other than disability. Processing times change often, so please check IRCC’s current processing time. Your spouse or partner can also include their dependent children in the permanent residence application.