Family & Spousal Sponsorship
Legal advice and representation concerning Canadian spousal, common-law partner, and dependent child sponsorships.
Legal Overview & Strategic Approach
Family reunification is a cornerstone of Canadian immigration policy. We represent Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent children, ensuring robust documentation of genuine relationships and addressing complex prior history.
Scope of Legal Representation
Key Procedural Considerations
- •Three-year financial undertaking requirement for sponsored spouses
- •Five-year sponsorship bar for previously sponsored individuals (IRPR s. 133(5))
- •Statutory right of appeal to the IAD under IRPA s. 63(1) for family class refusals
- •Equitable and humanitarian jurisdiction of the IAD in sponsorship appeals
Related Legal Insights
Key Legal Considerations in Canadian Spousal and Family Sponsorship Refusals
When an officer questions the genuineness of a marriage or partnership under section 4 of the IRPR, the sponsorship application may be refused. This article examines the evidentiary hurdles, the two-prong bad faith test, and the critical distinction between IAD appeals and Federal Court reviews.
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Contact Annie Rupchand Law to schedule a formal consultation regarding your family sponsorship matter.