

Why did my Spousal application get refused? If you have been refused, our firm can help you file an appeal at the IAD (Immigration Appeal Division) and our most Senior Lawyer can provide representation.

Outland Spousal Sponsorship applications are eligible, and an appeal must be filed within 30 days of receiving the refusal letter, otherwise the decision will be upheld. Inland Spousal Sponsorship applications are not eligible for an appeal individuals will need to re-apply. What if my Sponsorship application is refused? Approximately 40% of the clients our firm retains is after a refusal when they apply on their own. They will either request an interview for both people, issue a procedural fairness letter requesting more evidence with further explanation, or an outright refusal. Often, when individuals attempt to apply on their own, the application is weak and the visa officer is not convinced of the genuineness of the relationship. This has made it much more challenging to prepare a strong application that will be approved without issues. There has been a growing number of fraudulent applications from people who are using the Spousal Sponsorship application process to obtain permanent residence illegally. The Canadian government has become increasingly more strict when reviewing applications and granting approvals. If documents are required to be translated, it can be as many as 200 pages. Typical spousal applications are between 120 - 150 pages, after including all government forms and accompanying evidentiary documents. It is very administrative for the most part, but can also be overwhelming and challenging should a case not be straight-forward (previous marriages, arranged marriages, marriages less than 2 years, children from previous marriages, common-law relationships). The Spousal Sponsorship application process is a daunting and time consuming task. Preparing a Spousal Sponsorship application to avoid a refusal
