Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be asked to conduct an interview to establish the relevancy of your relationship. In this video, Matthew discusses how to prepare for your interview.

To sponsor your spouse or common-law partner to Canada, you must show the immigration authorities that you are in a genuine relationship with each other in your sponsorship application.

If your sponsorship application was rejected, you have the option to appeal the decision. Obtaining advice from an immigration lawyer is always recommended for immigration appeals.

To qualify as common-law partner for immigration purposes, the couple must have lived together continuously for at least one year.

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and are married to someone who is not a Canadian, then you can sponsor your spouse to become a permanent resident in Canada.

Here are 6 common reasons that could disqualify you from sponsoring your spouse to Canada.

What is the difference between In-Canada sponsorship vs Outside-Canada sponsorship? Learn about the differences and which is right for you.

After submitting a spousal sponsorship application, the applicant, and sometimes the sponsor, may be called for an interview with a visa officer.

Those who have applied for spouse or partner sponsorship category can be issued an open work permit. Learn more about the requirements for this option.

What is the difference between In-Canada sponsorship vs Outside-Canada sponsorship? Learn about the differences and which is right for you.

After submitting a spousal sponsorship application, the applicant, and sometimes the sponsor, may be called for an interview with a visa officer.

Here is a quick overview of how to sponsor a spouse from China.

Here is a quick overview of how to sponsor a spouse from the Philippines.

Here is a quick overview of how to sponsor a spouse from Israel.

Here is a quick overview of how to sponsor a spouse from India.

Here is a quick overview of how to sponsor a spouse from Pakistan.