Spousal Sponsorship to Canada: Reuniting Families With Confidence

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Sponsoring your Spouse or Partner: Why are You Better Off using an immigration law professional?

Reuniting with the person you love most is one of life’s greatest priorities, and for many, bringing a spouse or partner to Canada is the first step in building a future together. At Jane Katkova & Associates, we understand how emotional and critical this process is. Spousal Sponsorship is more than a legal application. It’s about protecting the integrity of your relationship, securing your shared future, and ensuring every document is filed perfectly to avoid painful delays or refusals.

Canada’s family reunification policy allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence. While the program is generous in spirit, sponsorship applications are closely scrutinized. An incomplete form, insufficient evidence, or misunderstanding of eligibility rules can cause serious delays or even rejection. That’s why our firm provides comprehensive guidance at every stage. We don’t just file your paperwork; we manage your case as if it were our own family.

When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a representative. You’re gaining a partner committed to your relationship’s future. We stay with you from your first consultation to the moment your loved one arrives in Canada, and beyond. This isn’t just paperwork. It’s your life. Let us help you protect it.

Who Can Sponsor a Spouse or a Partner to Canada?

As a sponsor, you commit to financially supporting your spouse or partner for three years from the day they become a permanent resident. This undertaking is binding, even in the event of separation or divorce.
You may be eligible to sponsor your spouse or partner if you are:
  • At least 18 years old
  • A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian under the Indian Act.
  • As a permanent resident, you must reside in Canada. If you are a citizen, you must demonstrate your intention to return once your partner is approved.
  • Not in default of a previous sponsorship.
  • Not receiving social assistance for reasons other than disability.
  • Have no serious criminal convictions related to violent or sexual offences.

Who Can Be Sponsored?

To be eligible for sponsorship you must be:
  • At least 18 years old
  • A legal spouse (marriage legally recognized in the country where it took place and under Canadian law).
    • OR a common-law partner (you must have lived together continuously for at least 12 months in a conjugal relationship).
    • OR a conjugal partner (you’ve been in a committed relationship for at least one year, but are unable to live together or marry due to barriers such as immigration restrictions, religion, or sexual orientation).
  • Pass background, security, and medical checks.
  • In a genuine relationship and not entered into for the purpose of acquiring immigration status.

What Our Clients Say: Real Stories of 1,000s of New Canadians

I am extremely satisfied with how my spousal sponsorship application was handled at Jane Katkova and Associates. Everything was done with great attention to details and the process went smoothly from start to finish. I am very grateful to Jane and Viktoriia for their support throughout all process.

I highly recommend Jane and her team to anyone in need of immigration assistance. Thanks!!!!
Esmira Amiraslanova

Step-by-Step Path to Sponsoring Your Spouse or Partner

1. Consultation and Eligibility Review

We begin with a personalized assessment. Are you eligible to sponsor? Does your relationship qualify under the IRCC definitions? Is inland or outland sponsorship the better path for your situation and needs? These questions form the foundation of a winning strategy.

To begin on this path, contact out our office of Book an online Consultation right away.

2. Document Preparation and Case Mapping

At Jane Katkova & Associates, we have a proprietary application preparation methodology called Case Mapping. The Case Mapping Session begins the preparation of your application. During the Case Mapping session, you will meet with Jane Katkova and a case manager assigned to your case for Jane to build your case, going through each detail, identifying substantiating documentation Jane would like to see in support of your application, and a final structure of your case that Jane sees at the end of the case preparation stage.

3. Relationship Authenticity Proof

Our team builds a structure for the application package to be submitted. This application package will be put together by the client and the case manager to ensure that we compile an exhaustive, persuasive, and well-documented application that shows your relationship is authentic.

4. Submission via IRCC’s Online Portal

Sponsorship applications are filed through IRCC’s permanent residence portal. We manage this process for you, from account creation to uploading the application forms and supporting documentary evidence of your relationship, along with certified translations of your documentation into English or French and payment of government application fees. 
Every detail of your application is carefully considered, prepared, and uploaded for IRCC’s consideration.

5. Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) and Processing

Once IRCC confirms receipt, your application enters the review phase. You will be informed of biometric and medical requirements at a later stage. Throughout the entire time your application is being processed, your case manager, under the supervision of Jane Katkova, will monitor the status of your application, ensure that all requirements and timelines are met, and that all responses to IRCC requirements are provided on time.

6. Work Permit (Inland Sponsorship Only)

If your spouse is already in Canada with a valid status, we will apply for an open work permit after your permanent residence application has been received and assigned a file number. Upon receiving a work permit, you will be able to legally work in Canada while your permanent residence application is being processed. Once you receive your work permit, you will be able to apply for health care coverage through your provincial Department of Health. 

6. Final Decision and Landing

Upon the approval of the application for permanent residence in Canada, the sponsored partner receives a Confirmation of Permanent Residence. If the application was processed in-land, a permanent residence card will arrive at your mailbox. We will guide you through the final details of your application until you receive your permanent residence card and are ready to celebrate.  
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For Quebec Residents – Additional Spousal Sponsorship Requirements

If you reside in Quebec, additional steps are required after the federal application is accepted in principle. You must complete a sponsorship undertaking with the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI). Quebec has its own financial and procedural standards, and delays can occur without compliance. Our firm is experienced in managing both the federal and Quebec phases of spousal sponsorship and ensures that your obligations are met seamlessly in both systems.

Common Questions About Spousal Sponsorship

Do I need to meet a minimum income level to sponsor?

Generally no. Unlike parental sponsorship, spousal sponsorship does not require proof of meeting a specific income threshold for eligibility. However, you must not be receiving social assistance (except for disability) and must commit to financially supporting your spouse for three years.

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