VisaHelp Immigration

Sponsorship • PR Pathway

Spousal Sponsorship

Inland or outland spousal sponsorship with Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP). We handle relationship evidence, IRCC forms, and case-specific rebuttals.

Who This Is For

Is this the right pathway for you?

Canadian citizens / PRs

You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident wanting to sponsor a spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner living in or outside Canada.

Couples already in Canada

Inland sponsorship for spouses already living in Canada — includes the Spousal Open Work Permit while the application processes.

Couples with complex history

Second marriages, short relationships, cultural-ceremony-only marriages, age gaps, or prior refusals — these need careful documentation we specialize in.

What We Handle

Full-service, zero guesswork.

We take ownership of every moving part — so you don’t have to learn immigration law on top of your day job.

Relationship evidence strategy
We walk you through what IRCC actually wants to see — photos, joint finances, communication records, affidavits — and build a complete evidence package.
IRCC forms and schedules
IMM 1344, IMM 5532, IMM 5669, IMM 5406 — every form, every answer, every consistency check before submission.
SOWP application
Spousal Open Work Permit filed in parallel for inland cases — your spouse can work while the sponsorship processes.
Interview preparation
If IRCC calls for an interview, we prep you on likely questions, document presentation, and inconsistency traps.
Procedural fairness responses
If IRCC raises concerns, we draft the rebuttal letter with legal precision — often the difference between refusal and approval.
Landing preparation
Once approved, we prepare both of you for the landing interview at the border or airport.

Our Process

How your spousal sponsorship case moves forward.

STEP 01

Free Consultation

We review your relationship timeline, immigration history, and any red flags — and tell you honestly how strong the case is.

STEP 02

Evidence Build

Over 2–4 weeks, we collect and organize proof of genuine relationship with clear structure for the officer.

STEP 03

Submission & SOWP

Complete sponsorship package filed with IRCC. Open work permit filed in parallel for inland cases.

STEP 04

Approval & Landing

We monitor file status, respond to any IRCC requests, and prepare you for landing.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked.

Inland or outland — which is better?

Inland lets your spouse stay in Canada and work via SOWP, but you cannot appeal if refused. Outland allows an appeal and is often faster if the applicant is in a visa-exempt country. We advise based on your specifics.

We have been together only 18 months. Is that enough?

There is no minimum duration — but shorter relationships face more scrutiny. We build extra evidence to remove doubt: photos, communication logs, joint accounts, witness affidavits.

My spouse had a prior refusal. Can we still apply?

Yes, but you must disclose it and address why it was refused. We draft a detailed explanation letter that often turns a risk into a strength.

How long does spousal sponsorship take?

Processing times vary by year and visa office. Inland: typically 12–14 months. Outland: typically 10–13 months for India. We track your file against the official IRCC tracker.

Next Step

Let’s see if this fits your case.

A 15-minute call. No commitment, no fee. Just honest answers about your pathway.