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Spousal Sponsorship – Inside Canada

About This Service

Under the Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class, the applicant is in Canada and lives with the sponsor in Canada while the application is processed. Eligible applicants may apply for an Open Work Permit at the same time. The applicant should not leave Canada until permanent residence is finalized, as leaving Canada may affect their temporary status and the application. The core of the case is proving that the relationship is genuine and was not entered into primarily for the purpose of immigration.

Definition of Spouse: Under Canadian law, a spouse is a person who has entered into a legal marriage, and this legal marriage has been registered by an official marriage registration certificate (marriage certificate), whether in Iran or in Canada.

Definition of Common-law Partner: A common-law partner is a person who has lived with the sponsor continuously for at least one calendar year (365 calendar days) at the same physical address, under one roof.

Eligibility

The sponsor must usually be at least 18 years old, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, accept the legal financial undertaking, and not be subject to any sponsorship bar. The principal applicant must prove a legal and genuine relationship and be admissible to Canada on medical, criminal and security grounds. Under this class, the applicant must live with the sponsor in Canada and hold valid temporary resident status, or qualify under the public policy for spouses without status.

Professional Fees

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

However, the professional fee for this service is usually between 5,000 and 7,000 CAD, payable in interest-free monthly installments.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

Required Documents

Document Checklist

Please prepare clear, legible scans of the documents below and send them to our office. All government application forms will be completed and prepared by our team.

1

Completion of Online Questionnaire

  • The online questionnaire that will be sent to you by our office must be completed electronically.
  • If family members are included in the application, a separate questionnaire must be completed for each of them. Upon receiving our email, please send us the full name and email address of each family member.
2

Proof of the Sponsor’s Status in Canada

  • Canadian citizenship certificate, passport or permanent resident card.
3

Passports, Birth Certificates and Identity Documents of Both Partners

  • Together with an official translation if the document is in a language other than English or French.
4

Proof of the Applicant’s Current Status in Canada

  • Study permit, work permit, visitor record, etc.
5

Proof of Current Cohabitation in Canada

  • Joint lease or property deed, utility bills, mail to the shared address, and ID showing the same address.
6

Relationship and Cohabitation Evidence

  • Joint accounts, insurance, travel, photos and selected correspondence.
7

Marriage Certificate or Proof of Common-Law Relationship

  • Marriage certificate, or proof of at least one year of cohabitation for common-law partners. Together with an official translation if the document is in a language other than English or French.
8

Relationship History

  • The key dates and events of your relationship, collected through our questionnaire.
9

Divorce, Death of Former Spouse, or Custody Documents

  • As applicable.
10

Sponsor’s Employment and Income Documents

  • As applicable.
11

Police Clearance Certificates

  • From every country where the applicant has lived for 6 months or more since age 18.
12

Photos, Biometrics and Medical Examination

  • When requested by IRCC.
  • An immigration medical exam accepted by IRCC can only be done by an IRCC-designated panel physician. To find a panel physician in your city and country, click here.
  • If you are in Vancouver, we recommend Dwyer Immigration Medicals. It is a clinic we trust, it has received excellent feedback from our clients, and Farsi-speaking physicians are available.
13

Open Work Permit Supporting Documents

  • If also applying for an open work permit.
Recommendation: For translating or scanning your documents, we recommend using official, reputable service providers who are familiar with Government of Canada standards. To find their addresses, click here.