It depends on a few things, including the type of divorce, whether the marriage was or is legally recognized in Canada, and whether you have children. For example, if your marriage is legally recognized, you may be able to retain your spouse’s long-term resident status even if you are no longer living together. But if you were not legally married in the first place, or if your marriage was not recognized in Canada as valid by a federal or provincial government authority (such as a judge), then your divorce may affect your immigration status.Assuming that you have no children together, here are some common scenarios:If you were living in Canada on your own before getting married, then you may be able to stay if your spouse agrees to let you leave .. If you were a permanent resident when you got married, and if your marriage lasted for at least two years before it ended (such as by death or annulment), then you may be able to stay in Canada after separation. However, even if you are a permanent resident but not married at the time of separation, there may be certain exceptions for people with ‘bad marital conduct’. If there were any extreme circumstances like abuse or alcohol/other drug problems at the time of the separation and prior to the petition for residency revocation being filed , then there might be exceptions made even in cases where spouses do not agree to separate.after separation. If you have children with your ex-spouse who are under the age of 21 , then they could potentially apply for permanent residence status on their own. You could also apply for them on their behalf as joint applicants or alone as sole applicants (though this would require proof of relationship to each other). You would only need to prove that they are dependent upon their parents jointly due to circumstances beyond their control (unemployment or illness).
Does separation affect immigration status in Canada?
No, it does not. If you are married to a Canadian citizen, then you will be granted permanent residence in Canada. If your spouse is a permanent resident, then you will become one as well.