SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP

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Sponsor Your Spouse to Canada – Reunite with Your Family

Bring your spouse or partner to Canada with professional guidance through the Spousal Sponsorship Program.

Our team helps ensure your application is complete, accurate, and properly documented to avoid delays.

Why choose Shaheen Immigration Services

Avoid Delays in Your Sponsorship Application

Many spousal sponsorship applications face delays due to simple mistakes such as:

  • Insufficient proof of genuine relationship
  • Incorrect or incomplete application forms
  • Choosing the wrong application process (inland vs. outland)

Our team helps prepare a complete and well-organized application.

We assist with:

  • Reviewing and organizing relationship proof (photos, chats, documents)
  • Preparing sponsorship and permanent residence forms
  • Ensuring all documents are submitted correctly

Submit your application with confidence and avoid unnecessary delays.

Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

In addition to spousal sponsorship, you may also sponsor your common-law partner under Canada’s Family Class program.

A common-law partner is someone you have lived with in a marriage-like relationship for at least 12 consecutive months, without long periods of separation. Short absences due to work or travel are generally acceptable, provided you maintained a shared household and life together.

Common-law sponsorship follows the same overall process as spousal sponsorship, including eligibility requirements, relationship assessment, and application submission. The key difference is that instead of a marriage certificate, applicants must provide clear evidence of continuous cohabitation and a genuine partnership.

Your common-law partner may apply:

  • From inside Canada (inland), with possible eligibility for an open work permit, or
  • From outside Canada (outland)

Complete Spousal Sponsorship Support

We assist couples through every stage of the sponsorship process:

  • Eligibility Assessment – Determine whether inland or outland sponsorship is best.
  • Document Checklist – Clear guidance on required documents.
  • Relationship Evidence Review – Organizing proof of your relationship.
  • Application Preparation – Assistance with forms and supporting documents.
  • Submission & Follow-Up – Guidance throughout the application process.

You focus on your family — we help guide the immigration process.

Your Sponsorship Process in 3 Steps

Step 1 – Consultation
Free review of your sponsorship case.

Step 2 – Personalized Plan
Receive a clear checklist and application strategy.

Step 3 – Application Support
We guide you through preparing and submitting your sponsorship application.

Ready to Sponsor Your Spouse to Canada?

Start your sponsorship process with professional guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Spousal sponsorship allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their legally married spouse for permanent residence in Canada under the Family Class program.
Common-law partner sponsorship applies to couples who have lived together in a marriage-like relationship for at least 12 consecutive months without long periods of separation and are not legally married.
The main difference is marital status. Spousal sponsorship requires a legal marriage certificate, while common-law sponsorship requires proof of continuous cohabitation and a genuine relationship.

Processing times are generally around 12 months, but this may vary depending on the visa office and case complexity.

Yes. You can apply through inland sponsorship if your spouse is already in Canada, or outland sponsorship if they are outside Canada.

If applying inland, your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for an open work permit while the permanent residence application is being processed.

There is no fixed minimum income requirement, but sponsors must demonstrate the ability to financially support their spouse.

If your application is refused, you may be eligible to reapply or appeal. We carefully analyze refusal reasons and advise on the best next steps.

Yes. You may sponsor a common-law partner if you have lived together for at least 12 consecutive months and can provide sufficient proof.