Family and Spousal Sponsorship 

Come join us for our live webinar on Friday, May 16 2025 or by video after the event!
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Instructors: Siddiqur Rahman, RCIC-IRB, MBA, M.Sc. and Kyle Broda, RCIC-IRB, M.Ed., M.A.

Module 1: Foundations of Family and Spousal Sponsorship (60 minutes)

Introduction and Overview (10 minutes)

    • Welcome and instructor introduction.
    • Importance of Family and Spousal Sponsorship in Canadian immigration.
    • Webinar objectives and agenda.
    • Review of relevant legislation and regulations (IRPA, IRPR).

Eligibility Requirements: Sponsor (15 minutes)

    • Detailed analysis of sponsor eligibility criteria:
      • Residency requirements.
      • Financial capacity and undertaking.
      • Inadmissibility factors.
      • Previous sponsorship limitations.
    • Case studies: Assessing sponsor eligibility in various scenarios.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant (15 minutes)

    • Detailed analysis of applicant eligibility criteria:
      • Definition of "spouse," "common-law partner," and "conjugal partner."
      • Dependent children and other eligible relatives.
      • Inadmissibility factors.
    • Case studies: Determining applicant eligibility and relationship validity.

Ethical Considerations and CICC Code (10 minutes)

    • RCIC's professional obligations in Family and Spousal Sponsorship.
    • Avoiding misrepresentation and fraud.
    • Duty to assess relationship genuineness (without making judgments).
    • Relevant sections of the CICC Code of Professional Conduct.

Q&A (10 minutes)

    • Questions related to the foundations of Family and Spousal Sponsorship.

 

Module 2: Application Process and Online Portals (75 minutes)

Step-by-Step Application Process (20 minutes)

    • Detailed breakdown of the Family and Spousal Sponsorship application process:
      • Application forms and supporting documents.
      • Document checklists and organization.
      • Fees and payment methods.
      • Submission options (online vs. paper).
    • Strategies for efficient application preparation.

IRCC Online Portal: Sponsor Application (25 minutes)

    • Live walkthrough of the Sponsor portion of the online application:
      • Account creation and navigation.
      • Form completion and document uploads.
      • Communication with IRCC.
      • Addressing common technical issues.
    • Best practices for online sponsor applications.

IRCC Online Portal: Applicant Application (20 minutes)

    • Live walkthrough of the Applicant portion of the online application:
      • Linking the application.
      • Form completion and document uploads.
      • Providing biometrics and medical exams.
      • Responding to IRCC requests.
    • Best practices for online applicant applications.

Q&A (10 minutes)

    • Questions related to the application process and online portals.

 

Module 3: Advanced Issues and Case Management (45 minutes)

Assessing Relationship Genuineness (15 minutes)

    • Strategies for gathering and presenting evidence of a genuine relationship:
      • Social media, communication records, photos.
      • Financial co-mingling, shared responsibilities.
      • Affidavits and supporting letters.
    • Identifying red flags and addressing potential concerns.
    • Ethical considerations in genuineness assessment.

Inadmissibility and Overcoming Barriers (10 minutes)

    • Common inadmissibility issues in sponsorship cases:
      • Criminality, medical inadmissibility.
      • Misrepresentation.
    • Strategies for addressing inadmissibility:
      • Rehabilitation, temporary resident permits.
      • Procedural fairness and appeals.
    • Case studies: Handling complex inadmissibility situations.

Case Management and Post-Decision Issues (10 minutes)

    • Managing client expectations and communication throughout the process.
    • Addressing IRCC requests and interviews.
    • Post-decision issues: appeals, judicial review.

Final Q&A and Wrap-up (10 minutes)

    • Final questions and answers.
    • Summary of key takeaways.
    • Resources and further learning.