I highly recommend Szikinger Immigration Law for spousal sponsorship appeal cases. Their team is knowledgeable, supportive, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. Dean guided us through every step with professionalism and clear communication, helping us feel reassured throughout the process. Thanks to his expertise, our appeal was successful, and we’re grateful for their excellent service.
LYRA E.
I highly recommend Szikinger Immigration Law for spousal sponsorship appeal cases. Their team is knowledgeable, supportive, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. Dean guided us through every step with professionalism and clear communication, helping us feel reassured throughout the process. Thanks to his expertise, our appeal was successful, and we’re grateful for their excellent service.
LYRA E.
SERVICES > Appeals > Refusal of spousal sponsorship
Refusal of spousal sponsorship
In some circumstances, permanent residents have a right of a appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division against the refusal of a family class visa, removal order, and negative determination of residency obligation. In any of these scenarios, it is important to seek legal advice to understand your options and appeal rights.
Successfully Overturn Refusals – Spouse Sponsorships
Canada aims to keep families together, but unfortunately spousal sponsorship applications are sometimes refused. Reasons for refusal often include concerns related to the genuineness of the relationship and whether it was entered into primarily to gain an immigration advantage.
It is common for a sponsor and applicant to be interviewed by a visa officer to assess the genuineness of a relationship and reasons for entering into the relationship. The interview process can be intimidating and questions may be difficult to answer even for couples who have prepared for the interview, resulting in unjust refusals.
As an experienced immigration lawyer, Dean has helped overturn dozens of spousal sponsorship application rejections. His successful track record is based on a thorough understanding of the facts of each case and the applicable law related to spousal sponsorship appeals, and meticulous preparation for the appeal hearing.
Why Refusals Occur
Visa officers may issue negative decisions when:
- Proof of genuine relationship or cohabitation falls short
- Sham/bad-faith marriage is suspected
- Admissibility issues left unaddressed
- Prior immigration violations/removal orders surface
- Medical inadmissibility
- Security risks, criminality links surface
Contesting Refusals
Upon receiving letters of refusal, an appellant has 30 days to file an appeal before the Immigration and Appeal Division. Szikinger Immigration Law will analyze evidentiary gaps identified in decisions to prepare the appeal with a focus on:
- Addressing specific deficiencies and doubts stated
- Reinforcing relationship legitimacy via additional proof
- Overcoming admissibility barriers through rehabilitation
- Introducing new evidence to establish genuineness of a relationship
- Highlighting issues related to procedural fairness
We reassess your case strengths, compile extra documentation and research precedents to achieve favorable appeal outcomes.