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Primer on Spousal Sponsorship Applications

Filipiniana News – February 2016 RHYME & REASON Primer on Spousal Sponsorship Applications Despite having undergone frequent changes and tightening rules, spousal sponsorship applications are still among the most popular yet often misunderstood type of immigration applications in Canada.    It may thus be helpful to review some basic guidelines involving this type of applications to increase chances of success or avoid needless refusals. Eligible Relationships There are three different types of partnerships that could qualify under the spousal sponsorship class. namely:   spouses, common-law partners and conjugal partners. Spouses are couples who are validly married in the jurisdiction where the marriage was celebrated.    Thus, the sponsor and applicant must provide copies of a valid marriage certificate and proof of separation from previous spouses, if any.   Other relevant documents such as wedding photos, invitations, reference letters and joint docume