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Bringing family together in Canada and becoming a citizen are milestones that matter deeply. Immigration applications are detailed, and small errors can lead to delays or refusals. We help you understand the requirements, organize your evidence and submit a complete, well-prepared application.
How we help
Sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, from inside or outside Canada.
Sponsoring dependent children and including them in family applications.
Assessing eligibility, calculating physical presence and preparing citizenship applications.
Permanent resident card renewals, visitor visa invitation letters and document reviews.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years old may be able to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner or dependent child. The sponsor signs an undertaking to support the sponsored person financially for a set period and must meet other eligibility requirements.
Common-law partners generally must have lived together continuously for at least 12 months. A dependent child is generally under 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner, with exceptions for some older children who depend on their parents because of a physical or mental condition.
The heart of a spousal application is proof that the relationship is genuine. We help you organize photographs, communications, joint documents and statements into a clear, credible package.
To apply for citizenship, a permanent resident generally must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years before applying, have filed taxes where required, and, if between 18 and 54, show language ability and pass a citizenship test. Some time spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident may also count.
Accurate travel history is essential. We help you reconcile your records so the days you report are consistent and supported.
Only certain people may charge a fee to represent you on an immigration application, including lawyers licensed by a Canadian law society and licensed immigration consultants. As a member of the Law Society of Ontario, our lawyer is an authorized representative.
Processing times are set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and change often. We cannot control government timelines or decisions, but a complete application helps avoid unnecessary delay.
What to expect
We review your situation and confirm which application fits and what documents are required.
You receive a personalized checklist and guidance on gathering evidence and translations.
We prepare the forms and submissions and review everything with you before filing.
We submit the application and help you respond to requests from IRCC along the way.
Questions
Depending on your status and circumstances, you may be able to sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, dependent children, and in some programs other family members. We confirm eligibility in your consultation.
Processing times are set by IRCC and change regularly. We will show you the current published estimate and help you avoid delays caused by missing documents.
In some cases, spouses and partners being sponsored from within Canada may be eligible for an open work permit. Eligibility rules change, so we check the current requirements for your situation.
Generally, once you have at least 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada in the five years before you apply and meet the tax, language and test requirements. We can calculate your days with you.
Options depend on the type of application and the reasons for refusal. They may include a new application or a challenge to the decision, often with strict deadlines, so contact us promptly.
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Book a consultation with Baljit Singh Sandhu at our Mississauga office. We will listen, explain your options in plain language, and discuss fees before any work begins.