Get Imm5540

One of the most effective ways to demonstrate the authenticity of your relationship is to provide evidence of ongoing communication between you and your spouse or partner. Examples of communication records include phone records, cards and letters, email exchanges, and the like.

Items that can be used as proof of a common-law relationship include: shared ownership of residential property. joint leases or rental agreements. bills for shared utility accounts, such as: gas. electricity. ... important documents for both of you showing the same address, such as: driver's licenses. ... identification documents.

Processing Times for Different Sponsorship Categories Spouse or Common-Law Partner Inside Canada (Applying for Residence in Any Province, Excluding Quebec): A processing time of approximately 10 months is typically observed for this category.

Stage One. First, the application is reviewed in Canada, and the eligibility of the sponsor is assessed. This is where the officer will decide whether or not the sponsor qualifies as such, whether or not additional information is required and whether or not the application will proceed to the second stage.

The proof of relationship support letter is a letter drafted by the couple's family member or close friend. This letter is designed to provide additional evidence that the couple's relationship is genuine rather than simply a marriage of convenience for immigration purposes.

When applying to sponsor a spouse, you can expect to submit the following: Completed application forms; Proof of status in Canada; Identity documents; Marriage certificate; Police Certificate and Clearances from all countries your spouse has lived in for six months or longer past the age of 18;

The Outland Spousal Sponsorship immigration process typically takes 12 months to complete. This includes the 4 to 5 months it takes to complete the Sponsorship application and receive a decision, and the 6 to 7 months it takes to complete the permanent residence application and receive a decision.

proof of contact, including letters, printed text messages, emails or social media conversations, or other documented proof of contact between the principal applicant and sponsor. A maximum of 10 pages should be provided.