Spouse, common-law & conjugal partner sponsorship
Plan a permanent residence sponsorship application around the relationship category, sponsor’s circumstances and current IRCC instructions.
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Spousal sponsorship in Canada
Applying to sponsor a spouse or partner for permanent residence in Canada? Our Calgary-based RCIC supports clients across Canada with married, common-law and conjugal partner sponsorship. We review your circumstances, relationship history and current IRCC instructions, then help prepare a clear, well-organized application.
Google 5.0★★★★★294 reviewsInland & outland sponsorship
“Inland” and “outland” are common terms for sponsorship situations involving a partner in Canada or abroad. We discuss the appropriate application class, status considerations and timing based on your facts and current IRCC instructions.
Relationship evidence & forms
Build a clear relationship timeline and organize supporting records in line with the current application guide and checklist for your case.
File reviews & follow-up requests
Review an application already in progress, an IRCC request or a refusal concern. Learn about application reviews.
Before we meet
Prepare for a spousal sponsorship consultation
Every relationship has its own history. A few key details help us understand which current IRCC instructions and supporting records may be relevant to your application.
Relationship timeline
How you met, key milestones, time living together or apart, visits and any major changes in the relationship.
Current circumstances
Where each person lives, current immigration status, family members involved and any upcoming dates.
Application history
Prior submissions, requests or decisions related to either person, plus questions about the process.
Please do not email passports, identity numbers, financial records or other sensitive documents until our office confirms a secure method for sharing them.
A clear application plan
How we support a spousal sponsorship file
We help you understand what the application needs to explain, organize the records around your history and keep each step tied to current IRCC instructions.
Review the sponsor and partner
Discuss each person’s status and location, the relationship category, family members, prior applications and important dates.
Build the relationship timeline
Set out how the relationship developed, time together or apart, shared responsibilities and the records that reflect your circumstances.
Prepare a consistent file
Work through the current forms and document checklist, check names and dates for consistency, and identify gaps to address before submission.
Official information
Check current IRCC instructions
Government requirements and document checklists can change. These official IRCC pages explain the current process; we can help you understand how they relate to your circumstances.
Eligibility to sponsor
Review IRCC’s current sponsor and partner eligibility criteria.
Check eligibility on Canada.ca ↗How to apply
See the official application steps and submission instructions.
Read IRCC’s application guide ↗Forms and complete guide
Use the latest IRCC guide and checklist for your application type.
Open the complete guide ↗A considered process
Know what to expect before work begins.
We make the steps clear, explain what we need from you and keep the work connected to the requirements of your matter.
Understand the facts
Discuss your goals, timeline, history and the documents already available.
Review the requirements
Identify the relevant process, supporting evidence and issues that need clarification.
Agree on next steps
Confirm the proposed scope, responsibilities, fees and document plan before proceeding.
Questions we hear
Helpful information before you begin.
Every file has its own facts. Use a consultation to discuss how the general information applies to your circumstances.
Who may be eligible to sponsor a spouse or partner?
A sponsor generally needs to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act, and must meet other IRCC criteria. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Check IRCC’s current eligibility rules ↗
Can I sponsor a common-law or conjugal partner?
IRCC has different requirements for a spouse, common-law partner and conjugal partner. The category and supporting evidence must fit the facts of the relationship and the current instructions.
What do inland and outland sponsorship mean?
These common terms describe different sponsorship situations involving a partner in Canada or abroad. The appropriate application class and steps depend on the couple’s circumstances and current IRCC instructions.
What relationship evidence should we prepare?
There is no single evidence package that fits every couple. Use the current IRCC guide and checklist, then organize records that accurately reflect your relationship history and circumstances.
Can you help if we already applied or received a letter?
Yes. We can discuss a file review or response support based on the application stage, the letter and any deadline. See application review services ↗
Start with a conversation
Let’s make the next step clearer.
Book a focused consultation or contact the Calgary office with a short description of what you need help with. Please do not email sensitive documents before the office confirms how to provide them.