Who can I sponsor to come to Canada as a permanent resident?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children (including adopted children), parents and grandparents, and in some cases other relatives if you have no other eligible relatives in Canada or abroad. Each category has specific eligibility requirements for both the sponsor and the sponsored person.

How long does spousal or partner sponsorship take?

Spousal and partner sponsorship processing times vary. If your spouse or partner is inside Canada, the application is processed as an inland application and a work permit can be requested while waiting. Outland (outside Canada) applications are processed at the visa office for the sponsor's country. Current processing times are published by IRCC and change regularly. Alisa keeps up-to-date with processing trends and strategies to avoid unnecessary delays.

What documents do I need to prove a genuine relationship for spousal sponsorship?

IRCC requires evidence that your relationship is genuine and not entered into primarily for immigration purposes. This includes proof of cohabitation (lease agreements, bills), photographs together over time, communication records, financial ties, and statutory declarations. The stronger and more varied your evidence, the better. Alisa helps you build a compelling document package that reflects your real relationship.

What happens if my family sponsorship application is refused?

If your sponsorship application is refused, you generally have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) within 30 days of receiving the refusal notice. The IAD considers humanitarian and compassionate factors alongside the legal grounds. Early legal review of the refusal letter is critical. Alisa can assess your refusal, advise on appeal grounds, and represent you before the IAD.

How can Alisa help with my family sponsorship application?

Alisa is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). She reviews your eligibility, prepares and reviews all forms and documents, ensures your relationship evidence is complete and persuasive, submits your application, responds to any IRCC requests, and represents you in appeals if needed.

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Sponsoring a spouse or family member is personal. But immigration officers assess evidence, not emotion. Your relationship must be clearly documented and legally structured.

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Why genuine relationships still get refused 1:45

Watch before you file. Most refusals come from evidence issues, not from the relationship itself.

What You Get

We Don't Just Submit Documents.
We Build the Proof of Your Life Together.

Every piece of evidence we include is selected, organized, and presented to answer the officer's specific concerns before they arise.

A well-prepared file tells a clear, consistent story. A weak file invites scrutiny.

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Relationships That Are Clearly Genuine Can Still Produce Refusals When the File Does Not Show It

This is the part most people do not expect. The relationship is not in question. The submission is. I have seen this outcome enough times to know it is not rare, and to know exactly how to prevent it.

Interview Preparation Is Something Most Couples Do Not Think About Until It Is Too Late

A formal IRCC interview is not a conversation. It is a structured examination, and how two people perform in it is something that can be prepared for. I prepare clients for exactly what to expect, because I have seen what happens when they are not ready.

Most Refusals I Have Seen Were Predictable from the File Before It Was Submitted

That is not something the couple could have known on their own. It is something someone with experience reviewing these files can see immediately. That is what the consultation is for, and that is when it matters.

If Your Application Is Refused, the Days That Follow Are Critical. I Have Handled That Situation Many Times.

A refusal is not necessarily the end. But what you do immediately after it determines what remains possible. I know what the options are, how they work, and which ones apply to your specific situation.

How It Works

Three steps from your first call to a complete, legally structured submission.

Consultation: Risk Review

We assess your relationship history, identify potential concerns, and determine exactly what evidence is needed to build a strong file.

Evidence: Structuring Your Story

We organize, review, and strengthen your proof of relationship. Every document is presented to address the specific legal test for genuine intent.

Submission: Complete Legal File

We prepare and file a clear, persuasive application. Every form, letter, and document is reviewed before anything is sent to IRCC.

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Why This Is Personal

I Was Sponsored.
I Know What Is at Stake.

I came to Canada as a sponsored spouse. I know what it feels like to have your relationship reviewed by a stranger with a checklist. I know what it means to wait. That experience is why I approach every sponsorship file with precision, not assumptions.

"Immigration officers assess evidence. Your job is to give them no reason to doubt. Our job is to make sure you do exactly that."

Alisa · Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Why Sponsorship Applications Fail

Officers are reviewing hundreds of files. A package that requires interpretation, raises questions it does not answer, or fails to address known risk factors gives the reviewer everything they need to find doubt.

The time to identify and address what an officer will question is before they see your file.

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The couples I have seen refused were not people whose relationships were in question. The problem was in the file. That is a distinction that matters, and it is one that experienced preparation can address before the application is ever reviewed.

The strength of a relationship does not automatically translate into a strong application. These are two different things, and the second one requires someone who knows how IRCC actually reads these files, not just someone who knows the couple well.

Preparation for the formal interview stage is something most people underestimate until the outcome shows them why it mattered. I have seen what happens in interviews that were not prepared for, and I have seen what preparation changes. The difference is significant.

A refusal is not an explanation. Reading it requires experience with what it is not saying and what the options are from that point. I have navigated this situation with clients before, and I know what the next steps look like when the first application does not succeed.

Common Questions

Family Sponsorship FAQ

What happens during the consultation?

We review your relationship history, identify any red flags, assess your existing evidence, and create a clear plan for building the strongest possible file. You leave knowing exactly what is needed.

What if our application was already refused?

A refusal does not end your options. Depending on the reason, you may be able to appeal before the Immigration Appeal Division or reapply with a stronger file. We review your refusal letter and advise on the best path forward.

We met online. Does that affect our application?

No. Online relationships are common and recognized by IRCC. What matters is the quality and consistency of the evidence you provide: communication records, visits, financial ties, and a clear timeline.

How long does spousal sponsorship take?

Processing times vary. Inland applications where your spouse is already in Canada differ from outland applications. We explain the options and what to expect at your consultation.

Do you work with clients outside Canada?

All consultations are conducted online. We work with sponsors in Canada and sponsored persons abroad. Location is not a barrier.

What languages are consultations available in?

English, Ukrainian, and Russian. You can communicate in whichever language you are most comfortable with.

Still have questions? Book a consultation and we will answer them directly.

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If sponsorship is not your best option, we will tell you and explain what alternatives exist.

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