In order to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to come to Canada, both parties must meet various requirements outlined by the Government of Canada. One of the requirements is that you provide proof of your relationship.
You must effectively show the Government of Canada that the relationship between you and your partner is genuine and that the application is not intended to facilitate immigration to Canada in “bad faith”. Applications of this nature are prohibited by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
HOW DO I PROVE MY RELATIONSHIP IS GENUINe?
Our clients often ask: What constitutes proof of relationship?
Today, Jade explains:
How to prove your relationship is genuine
What constitutes supporting evidence
How much information/evidence to provide
What to avoid
DOCUMENTS THAT PROVIDE PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP
There are a variety of documents you can provide to show that you and your partner have been in a real relationship. For the strongest case, we recommend providing documents that span the entirety of your relationship. If you have been in a relationship for 7 years, you should provide evidence of correspondence from the past 7 years to show the history of your relationship and build a strong case in your favour.
Email correspondence
Cards from Birthdays and special occasions
Letters
Social media comments and interactions
Facebook conversations
Wedding invitations
Reference letters from close friends or family members that confirm the nature of your relationship
Power of attorney
Copies of leases
Life insurance policies
Beneficiaries
Copies of bank statements
Joint account
Do you think you’re ready to submit your spousal sponsorship application? Read our Spousal Sponsorship Document Checklist to see if your application is ready.
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Calver and Associates is a leading provider of Canadian Immigration services in Durham Region. We serve clients in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and beyond. Our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant has over 10 years of experience in Canadian Immigration law and over four years of experience serving those in the Oshawa area.
We can provide assistance with applications for both temporary and permanent residency in Canada. We handle applications for study permits, permanent residency, family class sponsorship, visitor visas, work permits, and Canadian citizenship. We also handle criminal inadmissibility cases by developing remedies for refusal.
It is interesting to know the proof of relationship for spousal sponsorship, I am wondering what if I don't have much proofs. for example pictures of us together are not available, I think it is most important proof in terms of proof of relationship of us together. I have shared travel, family events, and joint financial responsibilities, which further underline a committed and ongoing partnership.