Most spousal refusals come down to one concern: the officer was not convinced the relationship is genuine, or believed it was entered into primarily for immigration. The refusal letter rarely says this plainly. The officer's real reasoning sits in your GCMS notes, and that is where we start.
Depending on where you applied and the reasons given, you may have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), request reconsideration, or submit a stronger new application. We assess all three routes and recommend the one with the best chance of success for your timeline and budget.
Who this is for
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose sponsorship of a spouse or common-law partner was refused
- Couples who received a Procedural Fairness Letter questioning the genuineness of their relationship
- Applicants refused for incomplete relationship evidence, inconsistent statements, or a past immigration history
- Sponsors found ineligible because of income, prior sponsorship undertakings, or criminal inadmissibility
What we do
- Order and analyze your GCMS notes to identify the officer's exact concerns
- Assess eligibility for an IAD appeal versus reconsideration or reapplication
- Build a relationship evidence package: financial interdependence, cohabitation, communication history, family recognition
- Draft sworn statutory declarations and a detailed legal submission addressing each concern
- Represent you at IAD hearings or alternative dispute resolution conferences
- Prepare you and your spouse for interviews with clear, consistent answers
How it works
- 1
Refusal review
Send us the refusal letter. We order your GCMS notes and give you an honest assessment of the officer's reasoning and your options.
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Strategy
We recommend appeal, reconsideration or reapplication, explain the timelines and costs, and agree the plan with you.
- 3
Evidence build
We gather and organize proof of your relationship, fill the gaps the officer identified, and draft the legal submission.
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Filing and representation
We file within every deadline, respond to IRCC or the IAD on your behalf, and prepare you for any hearing or interview.