Initial case assessment
Talk through your relationship, locations, goals, and circumstances to identify questions to address before preparing an application.
Spousal sponsorship
Build your future together in Canada.
Planning to sponsor your spouse or partner who lives outside Canada? Understand the process, prepare supporting documents, and move forward with guidance tailored to your circumstances.
- Guidance tailored to your circumstances
- Relationship evidence and document preparation support
- Clear explanations of application stages
Guidance for your family’s next steps
A clearer understanding
Understand your sponsorship options
Outland sponsorship is a family-class pathway that may be relevant when the person being sponsored lives outside Canada. The sponsor and applicant must meet the requirements that apply to their circumstances.
The right approach depends on factors such as the relationship, sponsor eligibility, where each person lives, and the documents available. Accurate forms, consistent information, and well-organised relationship evidence help make the application easier to assess.
Eligibility and required documents depend on individual circumstances and current Canadian immigration rules.
How we can help
Support at every important stage
Practical guidance to help you understand your options and prepare information for your circumstances.
Document checklist and preparation
Understand which forms and supporting records may be relevant to your situation and organise them for review.
Relationship evidence organisation
Arrange relevant records into a clear, consistent account of your relationship and shared history.
Application review and next steps
Review completeness and consistency, then discuss submission-related considerations and what may follow.
A considered process
A practical application journey
Each case is different. These steps offer a general sense of how preparation and guidance may be organised.
Discuss your situation
Share where you and your partner live, your relationship history, and what you hope to achieve.
Prepare your documents
Identify relevant forms, relationship evidence, and supporting records for your circumstances.
Review your application
Check the assembled information for completeness and consistency before submission.
Understand the next steps
Discuss submission considerations and how to approach later requests or communication.
Preparation
Prepare with the right records
The documents required depend on your circumstances. Examples that may be relevant include:
- Identity and civil-status documents
- Relationship history and supporting evidence
- Communication, travel, or shared-life evidence where relevant
- Forms and supporting records requested for your specific case
These examples are general, not a complete checklist. Always follow the current IRCC instructions for your case.
IRCC: sponsor your spouse, partner or childWhy work with FCI
Thoughtful support, centred on your situation
Get clear communication and a structured understanding of the application journey, without promises about government decisions.
Clear communication
Get practical explanations of the process and the questions that matter to your file.
Organised preparation
Approach forms and supporting evidence with a structured, case-specific plan.
Individual guidance
Discuss your own circumstances rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all checklist.
A clearer path forward
Understand key stages and practical next steps while recognising that decisions rest with IRCC.
Common questions
What to know before you begin
General information only. The right answer for your case depends on your circumstances and current IRCC requirements.
What is outland spousal sponsorship?
It is a family-class sponsorship route that may be used when the spouse or partner being sponsored lives outside Canada. The appropriate pathway depends on the specific circumstances and current IRCC requirements.
Who may be eligible to sponsor a spouse or partner?
Sponsor and applicant eligibility depends on requirements set by IRCC, including the sponsor's circumstances and the nature of the relationship. A review of your facts is needed before reaching a conclusion.
What relationship evidence might be relevant?
Evidence varies by relationship and case. It can include records that help explain your history together, communication, visits, or shared responsibilities. The selection should be truthful, relevant, and consistent with the application.
Can my spouse or partner live outside Canada during the process?
Outland applications generally relate to a person living outside Canada, but travel and residence plans are individual. Discuss changes in circumstances and any travel plans with a qualified professional.
Where can I check official requirements?
Use the current IRCC family sponsorship information linked below. Official instructions can change, and they should be checked alongside any case-specific guidance.
Plan with care
Your next chapter together starts with a clear plan.
Discuss your circumstances with our team and understand practical next steps for your sponsorship journey.