Spousal and Family Sponsorship in Canada
Sponsorship applications are often refused for a reason that surprises people. The relationship is real, but it does not look real on paper to an officer reviewing a stack of files. The work is in proving something you have never had to prove before.
You work directly with an immigration lawyer who helps you document your relationship clearly and prepares a complete sponsorship application, so your family can plan its life together in Canada.
Family sponsorship applications we handle
If you are not sure which category fits your family situation, start with a consultation.
Spouses and partners
- Spousal and common law partner sponsorship, from inside Canada (inland) or outside Canada (outland)
- Conjugal partner sponsorship when marriage or living together has not been possible
- Spousal open work permits (SOWP) for sponsored spouses and partners already living in Canada
Children, parents and grandparents
- Dependent children, including children 22 or older who depend on a parent because of a physical or mental condition
- Adopted children and orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews or grandchildren in the limited cases the rules allow
- Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) applications when invitations are issued
- Super visas for parents and grandparents, including the income and medical insurance requirements
Eligibility and interviews
- Sponsor eligibility reviews, including income, past sponsorships and any sponsorship debt
- Interview preparation when IRCC asks to interview you, in person or by video
What the process involves
Choosing the right category and confirming the sponsor qualifies. Inside or outside Canada, spouse or common law partner, sponsorship or super visa: each choice changes the forms, the timeline and your appeal rights.
Building the relationship evidence: how you met, time spent together, communication, shared finances or a shared home and the people in your lives who know you as a couple.
Gathering civil documents, police certificates and certified translations, so every name and date lines up across the file.
Submission, followed by biometrics, medical exams and, in some cases, an interview.
Answering whatever IRCC raises afterwards. If a sponsorship from outside Canada is refused, the sponsor may be able to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD).
Common problems we solve
- A real relationship that looks unusual on paper, such as a short courtship, an arranged marriage, a large age difference or a long distance relationship
- A previous refusal over doubts that the relationship is genuine
- A spouse or child who was never declared when the sponsor immigrated
- Income that falls short of the requirement for sponsoring parents and grandparents, or for hosting them on a super visa
- A past sponsorship or unpaid sponsorship debt that affects eligibility
- Documents that are missing, inconsistent or hard to obtain from the home country
Tell us about your situation
Every immigration matter begins with understanding your circumstances. Share your situation with us and find out what options may be available to you.