Sponsorship

Many couples build committed relationships without getting married, and Canadian immigration law recognizes these partnerships through common law sponsorship in Canada. If you and your partner have lived together continuously for at least 12 months, you may qualify for permanent residence through a common-law sponsorship application. However, unlike married couples,…

If you’ve been researching how to move to Canada, you’ve probably come across the term Express Entry Canada more times than you can count. And almost always, it’s followed by another term that can feel equally confusing — the Express Entry CRS score. Points, rankings, draws, cut-offs… it’s a lot…

Family reunification remains one of the cornerstones of Canada’s immigration system. Every year, thousands of Canadian citizens and permanent residents look for ways to bring their parents and grandparents closer to them, allowing families to live together and build a future in Canada. The parents grandparents sponsorship Canada program offers…

Spousal sponsorship is one of the most trusted and emotionally significant immigration pathways in Canada. However, many applicants face refusals simply because they choose the wrong relationship category. Canada recognizes three different partner types for sponsorship — spouse, common-law partner, and conjugal partner — and each has its own legal…

Canada’s Spousal Sponsorship Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or partner for permanent residence. Because relationship-based immigration is closely reviewed by IRCC, applicants often have many questions about eligibility, documents, timelines, and approval risks. Below are the top 40 most frequently asked questions about spousal…