Love is Not Enough for Canada Immigration: Spousal Sponsorship

By Michael Niren December 12, 2007 1 min. read

Spousal sponsorship for immigration to Canada

Many of our clients are surprised to learn that love is not enough when it comes to immigration. Just because you are engaged, in a common law relationship, married or even have children does not itself mean you are entitled to an immigration benefit.

From both sides of the border, Canadian and US immigration law does not necessarily allow your loved ones to immigrate and live with you just because of your relationship to that person. In my practice I often encounter couples who are together but live in different countries. They proudly show me their newly minted marriage certificates, family photos, joint utility bills etc. When I tell them that their relationship by itself will not make the cut, they look at me like a deer in headlights! How is it possible that we can’t live together? We are married! We just bought a house!

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I gently tell them that their relationship to each other is indeed significant but more is needed, much more. Immigration forms have to be filled out and submitted, government fees have to be paid, immigration procedures have to be followed and supporting documents proving the relationship have to be collected. Moreover, financial information about the sponsor has to be disclosed. And the news doesn’t end there: the couple also has to have some patience before they can legally live together because there always is a waiting time for applications to be processed through the immigration system.

But for the vast majority of cases, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. After preparing all the forms and documents and waiting for the approval of the applications, families are indeed reunited. So love is vindicated at the end of the day; its just that it needs a little help when it comes to immigration to Canada or immigration to the US.

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“I truly want to thank Mansi. Her patience and thoughtful advices made a big difference for me. Her recommendations were not only helpful but also gave me clearer insight. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for her support.”

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Visa place helped me with my daughter’s sponsorship 3 years ago. Last week I contacted them for some clarification on a different matter. It was about an issue which technically was a problem of CIC’s software glitch and had nothing to do with Visa Place.
Yet Reena Sandu was assigned for my case. she helped me with enthusiasm and showed no hesitation despite me being an ex-client from 3 years ago.
I was very happy that even after 3 years of finishing business, Visa Place were respectful of their clients. Special thanks again to Reena for her enthusiasm and support.

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Nessie Leigh Ilarde

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Bansuri was great help on the phone today. They were able to swiftly set up an appointment and facilitate all of my needs and questions.