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Can Your Spouse Join You in Canada While You’re a Student?

Can my spouse come with me to Canada while I’m studying? The answer depends on whether you’re looking at temporary or long-term options.…
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How to Bring Your Spouse to Canada After Receiving a PGWP

For many PGWP holders, the next question is how to bring their spouse to Canada. The good news is that there are options available.…
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Can I Work in Canada While Waiting for My Spousal Sponsorship Application?

The sponsored spouse can apply for an open work permit while their application is being processed. This option is available under specific circumstances.…
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In-Canada vs. Outside-Canada Spousal Sponsorship: Which Option Should You Choose?

Learn the difference between inland (in-Canada) and outland (outside-Canada) spousal sponsorship. See which one is right for you.…
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What is The Canada Spousal Sponsorship Timeline?

We’ll look at the two stages of approval the spousal sponsorship Canada timeline to give a general idea of what the steps are and how long it will take.…
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5 Mistakes That Can Delay A Spousal Sponsorship Application

Something as simple as failing to answer a question correctly on a form or forgetting to make a payment can result in the return of the entire application which causes delays that could have otherwise been avoided.…
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Sponsoring My Girlfriend or Boyfriend to Canada

Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their boyfriend / girlfriend to Canada if they qualify under these sponsorship programs.…
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Can I Sponsor My Spouse or Partner’s Child to Canada?

In addition to sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner, as a permanent resident or citizen of Canada you are also able to sponsor dependant children.…
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Common Questions at a Spousal Sponsorship Interview

One of the main purposes of a spousal sponsorship interview is to assess the genuineness of the couple’s relationship. The relationship must be sincere in nature and not entered for the primary purpose of immigration.…
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Spousal Sponsorship Application in 7 Steps

You can file a spousal sponsorship application for permanent residence. The following article outlines the steps of a spousal sponsorship application, and what you and your spouse can expect throughout the process.…
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7 Steps on How To Appeal a Rejected Spousal Sponsorship Application

If your spousal or partner sponsorship has been rejected and you wish to appeal this decision, the following 7 steps will guide you through the process of appealing to the IAD.…
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Reasons Why Spousal Sponsorship Applications Get Refused?

Immigration authorities will refuse a spousal sponsorship application if they don’t believe that the Canadian sponsor and foreign spouse have a genuine marital relationship.…
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How Can I Sponsor My Spouse or Partner If They Have a Criminal Record?

If your spouse or partner can be declared criminally inadmissible, then they will need to overcome their conviction to be allowed to come to Canada.…
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What Are The Income Requirements to Sponsor a Spouse or Partner?

You are required to show a certain level of financial capacity so that the immigration authorities know that you can provide for the basic necessities once your spouse or partner arrives in Canada.…
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