Family sponsorship lets Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent child for permanent residence. Getting the inland vs. outland decision right — and the relationship evidence airtight — is most of the battle.
Both streams lead to the same outcome — but the journey is genuinely different. We help you choose the one that fits your actual circumstances, not just the faster headline number.
We confirm sponsor eligibility (no prior defaults, no relevant bars) and identify the strongest evidence for your specific relationship category.
We walk through the inland vs. outland tradeoffs against your actual circumstances — where your spouse lives now, travel needs, and work permit timing.
IMM 1344 and supporting forms, the full relationship evidence package, and biometrics — submitted as one complete file to avoid a Procedural Fairness Letter.
We track your file, respond promptly to any requests, and prepare you for what happens after Approval in Principle through to permanent residence.
No — unlike parent and grandparent sponsorship, spousal and dependent child sponsorship has no Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) threshold. You still need to show you can meet basic financial needs.
Yes, if you're a Canadian citizen — you can sponsor while living abroad as long as you can demonstrate your intention to return to Canada once your spouse becomes a permanent resident. This option is more limited for permanent resident sponsors.
You can appeal the decision or reapply. Refusals are often tied to incomplete relationship evidence or eligibility issues — we review what went wrong before deciding the best next step.
No. Marriage alone doesn't grant permanent residence — your spouse becomes a PR only once a sponsorship application is submitted and approved.
A free consultation, no obligation — just a clear, honest read on your options.
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