Reasons Your Outland Spousal Sponsorship Can be Denied

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So you have been granted citizenship or permanent residency in Canada. Now you want to sponsor your spouse so they can also live in Canada.

The process of spousal sponsorship is challenging. Issues with outland spousal sponsorship can lead to rejection. You’ll need the help of an immigration lawyer to help you avoid mistakes. Nanda & Associate Lawyers can legally assist you with that.

Explore reasons that can lead to spousal sponsorship denial.

Issues with Outland Spousal Sponsorship

There are several reasons your outland spousal sponsorship can be denied by the immigration office in Canada. Keep the following factors in mind:

Unable to Meet Sponsor Requirements

Getting citizenship or PR in Canada doesn’t necessarily equate to becoming a sponsor. There are requirements to becoming a sponsor. For example, the person has to be an adult living in Canada. The individual must also meet income level criteria if you’re sponsoring a dependent partner or spouse.

Sponsoring individuals should not have any criminal record. Moreover, you won’t be eligible for outland spousal sponsorship if you’re receiving social assistance.

Spouse Isn’t Eligible for PR

The person being sponsored must also meet the minimum requirements to receive PR. For example, you can only sponsor your fiancé if they meet the legal definition of conjugal partner or common law.

If your spouse is a threat to security, has a severe health condition or criminal record, they won’t qualify for permanent residency in Canada. So your sponsorship application can be denied if your spouse doesn’t meet the requirements even though you qualify as a sponsor.

Inaccurate Information in Application

Misrepresentation in the application can also be the reason for sponsorship denial. If the officials determine that you have provided inaccurate information in the application, they can deny sponsorship.

The application requires personal information such as medical tests, financial status, and the nature of the spousal relationship. You should be honest about all information to ensure success and acceptance.

Not Living in Canada

The sponsor needs to show that they’re living in Canada. You cannot sponsor your spouse in Canada if you live outside the country. You can only sponsor your spouse after receiving your citizenship and permanently residing in Canada.

Those citizens living outside the county should prove that they plan to live in Canada once their spouse is granted PR.

Not Declaring All Members

You must declare all members regardless of your intention to sponsor them. Failing to show all your family members can lead to getting your spousal sponsorship denied. The omission of family members will even affect your PR as a sponsor.

Marriage of Convenience

Spousal sponsorships applications where the partner or spouse is a foreign national are closely scrutinized. This is done to prevent marriage fraud. The officials will uncover intimate details of the nature of your relationship to ensure it’s not a marriage of convenience.

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If you want to prevent these issues, hire immigration lawyers from Nanda & Associate Lawyers. We’re here to help you sponsor your spouse/partner to Canada so you can begin a new life here. Contact us today!

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