If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, sponsorship is how you bring the people closest to you to build a life here. The rules are strict about who qualifies and what you have to prove, and sponsorship refusals are common when the paperwork does not tell a clear, honest story. Pallavi Law Office prepares sponsorship applications that hold up to scrutiny, and represents families on appeal when a sponsorship is refused.
Who you can sponsor, and how we help
Family members you can sponsor
- A spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner
- Dependent children, including adopted children
- Parents and grandparents, when the program is open
- In limited situations, other relatives
What we prepare for you
- Confirm you are eligible to sponsor and meet any income requirement.
- Build the evidence that your relationship is genuine.
- Prepare both the sponsor and applicant portions correctly.
- Respond to fairness letters and interview requests.
- Appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division if it is refused.
Spousal sponsorship: proving a genuine relationship
For spouses and partners, the central question is whether the relationship is genuine and was not entered into for immigration. Officers look closely at how you met, your history together, how you have combined your lives, and whether your evidence is consistent. We help you assemble that evidence, communication, photos, and financial ties, along with the story that connects them, and we prepare you for an interview if one is requested.
Inside Canada or outside Canada?
Spousal sponsorship can be filed while your partner is in Canada, often with the option of an open work permit, or from outside Canada. Each route has trade-offs in timing, travel, and the right to work. We help you choose the one that fits your family’s situation rather than the one that simply sounds fastest.
Parent and grandparent sponsorship
The Parents and Grandparents Program opens for a limited window and often uses a lottery to send invitations. When it is closed or you are not invited, a Super Visa can let parents and grandparents stay for extended periods with the right insurance and income in place. We advise on both paths so your family is not left waiting on a program that may not open in time.
If your sponsorship is refused
Many sponsorship refusals can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division, where your case is heard fresh and you can give evidence in person. As a lawyer, Dr. Kataria can take that appeal and, where the facts support it, argue humanitarian and compassionate grounds to keep your family together.
Frequently asked questions
How long does spousal sponsorship take?
Processing times change regularly and differ between inside-Canada and outside-Canada applications. We check the current time for your route before you file and prepare a complete application, which is the best defence against avoidable delays.
Do I need a minimum income to sponsor my spouse?
For a spouse or partner there is generally no minimum income requirement, unlike parent and grandparent sponsorship, which does have one. We confirm the rules that apply to your specific case.
Can my spouse work while the application is in process?
If you apply through the inside-Canada stream, your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit while the application is processed. We advise whether that option fits your situation.
What happens if our sponsorship is refused?
Depending on the reason, you may be able to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division or reapply. We read the refusal carefully and advise on the strongest path, rather than simply resubmitting the same file.
Bringing your family to Canada?
Whether you are starting a spousal or parent sponsorship or appealing a refusal, we will help you put your strongest case forward. Call (437) 788-9349 or reach out to get started.
