Turning a Refused Spousal Sponsorship into a Canadian Permanent Residency Success
When Priya opened the letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), her heart sank. Her spousal sponsorship application, the one she had spent months preparing on her own, had been refused. The reason: insufficient proof of a genuine relationship.
She read the refusal letter again and again, hardly believing it. Her husband, Amir, was still living in the United Kingdom. They had been married for two years, had dozens of photos together, and countless messages proving their love. But without the right documentation and explanations, IRCC was not convinced.
Priya feared they might have to start all over, waiting another year or more before Amir could join her in Toronto. That’s when she searched online for a spousal sponsorship lawyer in Toronto, and found Omulique Lawyers.
The First Consultation – Finding Hope After Refusal
Priya booked a free consultation by emailing Omulique Lawyers at info@omulique.ca. Within an hour, she received a detailed email confirming her appointment and outlining what documents to bring.
When she met with Omulique Lawyers, the first thing the lawyer did was review IRCC’s refusal letter line by line. They explained the specific weaknesses in Priya’s original application:
Missing statutory declarations from friends and family
No clear timeline of the relationship, making it hard for IRCC to follow the story
Gaps in cohabitation evidence
Incomplete translation of foreign-language documents
The lawyer also reassured Priya that a refusal was not the end. With the right strategy, they could prepare a new, stronger spousal sponsorship application—one that addressed every concern IRCC had raised.
Rebuilding the Application – Step by Step
Over the next several weeks, the Omulique team worked closely with Priya and Amir to gather solid proof of their relationship. This included:
A comprehensive relationship timeline from the first meeting to present, with exact dates, places, and milestones
Statutory declarations from family members, friends, and colleagues in both Canada and the UK
Photos from multiple trips together, including family events, holidays, and casual daily moments
Joint financial documents and proof of shared responsibilities
Properly translated marriage certificate and travel documents
Copies of flight tickets, hotel bookings, and visa stamps proving visits and time spent together
They also prepared a submission letter that told Priya and Amir’s story in a compelling, chronological way, answering potential IRCC doubts before they could arise.
The Wait – And the Approval
Three months after re-submitting the application, IRCC requested additional documents. Thanks to Omulique’s preparation, Priya was able to provide them immediately.
Seven months later, Priya received the email she had been dreaming of: Amir’s Canadian permanent residency had been approved. She burst into tears and called the Omulique office right away.
“After the refusal, I thought our future in Canada was over,” Priya said. “Omulique Lawyers gave us a second chance, and this time, we got it right.”
Why This Matters for Anyone Facing a Sponsorship Refusal
A refusal doesn’t have to mean the end of your dream to reunite with your spouse in Canada. Most refusals happen because applications lack enough organized, convincing evidence. An experienced Toronto immigration lawyer can identify these gaps and rebuild your case for success.
If your spousal sponsorship application has been refused, Omulique Lawyers can help you prepare a stronger, faster, and more persuasive submission, so you can bring your loved one home sooner. Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward approval - info@omulique.ca.
