IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Spousal Sponsorship
Inland and outland applications for spouses and partners.
We prepare inland and outland spousal sponsorship files, choosing the stream that best fits your travel and work needs while the application is in process.
Eligibility requirements
- Legally married or in a common-law/conjugal relationship
- Genuine and continuing relationship
- Sponsor not receiving social assistance (except disability)
Required documents
- Marriage/relationship certificate
- Relationship evidence (photos, chats)
- Statutory declaration of relationship
- Both partners' passports
Processing time
12 months
$
$
Document checklist
ChecklistFamily Sponsorship
Spousal Sponsorship · Sample client
Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.
Progress
33%
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Expiring soon
Required documents
Marriage/relationship certificate
Approved
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-06-05 (Client)
Sponsor's proof of income (NOA)
Uploaded
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Relationship evidence (photos, chats)
Under Review
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-18 (Client)
Sponsored person's passport
Approved
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-06-05 (Client)
Police certificates
Missing
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-09-09 (Client)
Optional documents
Statutory declaration of relationship
Missing
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-09-09 (Client)
Required forms (official IRCC downloads)
Internal — consultant workflow
1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background
2. Assess eligibility and select pathway
3. Prepare & review the document checklist
4. File the application with IRCC
5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client
★★★★★
“We were nervous about the interview but it never came — the file was strong enough to be approved on paper.”
Frequently asked questions
Inland lets the sponsored spouse apply for an open work permit while waiting; outland is often faster for parallel processing.
Joint finances, travel history, communication records, and photos together over time.