Having a spousal or common-law sponsorship application refused by IRCC is devastating. Refusals often occur when an immigration officer doubts the genuineness of the relationship, suspects a marriage of convenience, or identifies medical or criminal inadmissibility.
However, a refusal is not the end of the road. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who sponsored your spouse, you generally have the right to appeal the decision to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), but you must act within 30 days of receiving the refusal letter.
Why Choose an Experienced Legal Professional?
When your family’s future is on the line, you need empathetic counsel and rigorous legal advocacy. We are deeply experienced in handling complex immigration appeals and appearing before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD).
We understand the emotional toll of family separation and provide responsive, dedicated advocacy to bring your loved one home.
Building a Winning Appeal Strategy
- Gathering new evidence: We help you collect robust documentation, including communication logs, financial records, travel itineraries, and sworn affidavits from friends and family to substantiate your relationship.
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Whenever possible, we represent you in ADR conferences to negotiate a positive settlement with the Minister’s Counsel without the need for a full, lengthy hearing.
- Hearing preparation: If your case proceeds to a full hearing, we extensively prepare you and your spouse for cross-examination, ensuring you can confidently tell your story to the IAD member.
- Legal advocacy: We present compelling legal arguments and effectively question witnesses to dismantle the reasons for the original refusal.
Have You Received a Spousal Sponsorship Refusal?
Your family belongs together. Let us fight to overcome your sponsorship refusal. Contact us immediately to meet your appeal deadline and start building your case.