We handle Canadian spousal sponsorship applications end-to-end — relationship evidence, sponsor and applicant forms, financial undertakings, IRCC submission, and follow-through until landing. Inland and outland streams, plus open work permits where eligible.
Spousal sponsorship is the IRCC family-class pathway for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence. There are two streams: inland (the applicant is in Canada with valid status and remains here during processing, often with an open work permit) and outland (the applicant is outside Canada, or chooses outland for the right to appeal a refusal).
We work the file from initial assessment through landing — relationship narrative, documentary evidence, the sponsor's undertaking, every IMM form, translations, biometrics scheduling, IRCC correspondence, and any procedural fairness response. Every spousal matter at JSR is handled directly by Jugraj — no junior reviewers, no handoffs.
Sponsorship has two sides: requirements the sponsor must meet, and requirements the sponsored person and the relationship itself must meet. We confirm both in your initial assessment.
Spousal applications live or die on the strength of the relationship evidence and the consistency of the paperwork. Here is the four-step path every JSR spousal file follows.
We review the relationship history, status in Canada, sponsor eligibility, and pick inland vs outland with you. We flag any inadmissibility risks early.
Full IMM form set (IMM 1344, IMM 5532, IMM 5669 and supporting), relationship narrative, statutory declarations, sponsor financials, translations, and exhibits.
We submit and pay fees, schedule biometrics, file the open work permit where the applicant is in Canada, and represent you on every IRCC communication.
We respond to procedural fairness letters, follow up on stalled files, and walk you through landing, PR card issuance, and the next steps after approval.
The exact list depends on your status and country of origin. This is the working inventory most spousal files need; we customise it after the first consultation.
IRCC publishes processing-time averages that move month to month. The figures below are indicative — we confirm the current numbers and full cost in your consultation.
Current IRCC averages — confirm at your consultation. Figures change month to month.
IRCC fees as of April 30, 2026. Biometrics, the upfront medical exam, translations, and police certificates are billed separately at cost. JSR retainer is quoted after the initial assessment based on scope and complexity.
View current IRCC fee schedule ↗Send a short summary of your situation and we'll respond within one business day with the next steps and a fee estimate.