How to Sponsor Your Spouse from India to Canada – A Complete Step-by-Step Guide by New Jain Immigration (Scarborough)

 

When your heart is in two countries, immigration should never be a barrier. Whether you're newly married, living together in Canada, or separated by thousands of miles, reuniting with your spouse is a priority. At New Jain Immigration in Scarborough, we’ve helped hundreds of Indian and Punjabi families successfully bring their loved ones to Canada through the Spousal Sponsorship Program.

Everything you need to know is broken down in this guide—**Inland vs. Outland Sponsorship, Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), required documents, timelines, and what to do if your application was rejected.

Let’s make your family’s Canadian journey easier.

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👫 Inland vs. Outland Spousal Sponsorship: What’s the Difference?

🔸 Inland Sponsorship (Apply While in Canada)

Who it’s for: Couples who are already living together in Canada.

If your spouse is currently in Canada on a valid visa (visitor, study, or work), you can apply for PermanentResidence (PR) and an Open Work Permit at the same time. This allows your spouse to stay in Canada and even work while the PR application is processed.

Processing Timelines:

• PR Approval: 10–12 months
• Spousal Open Work Permit: 3–5 months

Benefits:

·       While awaiting PR, your spouse can lawfully work.

• No need to travel back to India.
• Great for couples already cohabiting.

💡 Tip: Inland sponsorship allows you to apply for a work permit immediately, but if your spouse leaves Canada before PR approval, the inland process may be cancelled.

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🔹 Outland Sponsorship (Apply from Outside Canada)

Who it’s for: Couples where the spouse is still in India.

In this case, the sponsor applies from Canada, and the spouse stays in India during processing. This route is often slightly faster but does not come with a work permit until PR is approved.

Processing Timelines:

• PR Approval: 6–8 months

Benefits:

• Can be quicker in some cases
• Your spouse can attend interviews or appointments in India more easily
• You can still visit each other during processing (depending on visa)

💡 Tip: Even Canadian citizens temporarily living in India can apply through the outland route.

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💼 What Is a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)?

If your spouse is already in Canada and you're choosing the Inland route, they may qualify for a Spousal Open Work Permit. This permit allows them to work full-time while their PR is under process.

✔️ Who Is Eligible for SOWP?

To qualify:

• PR application must be submitted under Inland Spousal Sponsorship
• Sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Sponsored spouse must have valid temporary status (visitor, student, or worker)
• You must prove your relationship is genuine (photos, travel, messages, etc.)

📢 2025 Update: SOWP Policy Change

Recently, IRCC updated SOWP eligibility for spouses of international students:

• NOT eligible if the sponsor is an undergraduate student
• STILL eligible if the sponsor is studying in a master’s, PhD, or professional program (e.g., law, medicine)

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📑 What Documents Do You Need?

To avoid delays or rejection, your application must be complete and accurate. Here’s a basic list of the documents you’ll need:

For Both Inland and Outland Sponsorship:

• Marriage Certificate (registered in India or Canada)
• Proof of Genuine Relationship (wedding photos, chats, call records, emails, joint travel)
• Passport Copies
• Police Clearance Certificates
• Medical Examination Report
• Sponsor’s Proof of Status (PR card, Canadian passport, etc.)

Additional Documents for SOWP (Inland only):

• Proof of temporary status in Canada (visitor record, study/work permit)

·       Valid relationship paperwork at the time of application.

🔍 Pro Tip: At New Jain Immigration, we double-check every document and create an organized file that meets IRCC expectations—reducing your risk of delays or refusal.

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🕒 Spousal Sponsorship Timeline (2025)

Here’s a snapshot of the typical timeline for both types of sponsorship:

Step	Inland	Outland
PR Application	✅	✅
Work Permit (SOWP)	✅	❌
Time to PR Approval	10–12 months	6–8 months
Eligible for Appeal	✅	✅
Can Travel During Processing?	Limited	Yes

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💔 Rejected or Refused? Don’t Give Up

Not all sponsorship applications go smoothly. Sometimes they’re refused due to:

• Lack of genuine relationship proof
• Missing documents
• Past immigration violations
• Inadmissibility (e.g., criminal record, medical issues)

At New Jain Immigration, we specialize in helping clients recover from these situations.

We offer:

• Spousal Sponsorship Appeals
• Re-application after refusal
• Correction of documents
• Admissibility hearings

🛡️ Our licensed RCICs and lawyers have helped many families overturn rejected cases with a fresh, strategic approach.

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🇮🇳 Local Help for Indian Families in the GTA

Many of our clients are Indian, Punjabi, or South Asian families living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), especially in Scarborough and nearby suburbs.

We understand your questions:

• How do I sponsor my wife from Indiasponsor my wife from India
• Can my husband get a work permit during the process?
• Should I choose inland or outland?
• What if my visitor visa was rejected?

Whether you're a student, working professional, or Canadian-born citizen, we guide you with honesty and compassion.

We also help:

• Common-law couples who need proof of cohabitation
• Couples with cultural or arranged marriages
• Rejected applicants seeking a second chance

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📍 Why Choose New Jain Immigration – Scarborough

With so many immigration consultants in the GTA, here’s why families trust us:

✅ Personalized help in English, Hindi & Punjabi
✅ Affordable payment plans
✅ Free consultations to understand your situation
✅ Honest timelines – no false promises
✅ End-to-end support – from Work Permit to PR

We don’t just fill forms—we advocate for your family like it’s our own.

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📝 The Sponsorship Journey: Step-by-Step

Here’s what your pathway to reuniting in Canada looks like:

1. Free Consultation – Understand your options
2. Choose Your Path – Inland vs. Outland
3. Gather Documents – Marriage proof, ID, photos, chats, etc.
4. Submit Application – We handle submission with accuracy
5. Apply for Work Permit (if inland)
6. Track IRCC Updates – We keep you updated
7. Final Decision – Receive PR, land in Canada, start your life together ❤️

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🧭 Other Immigration Services We Provide

In addition to spousal sponsorship, we also offer:

• Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
• TRV (Visitor Visa) for Spouse
• PR Pathway for Work Permit Holders
• Common-Law Sponsorship
• Family Class Sponsorship (parents, children)
• Visa rejections & restoration support

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☎️ Bring Your Spouse to Canada with Local Experts

📍 Based in Scarborough, we serve clients across the GTA, including Brampton, Mississauga, North York, and Markham. If you're trying to sponsor a spouse from India, apply for a work permit, or facing a refusal, we’re just a call away.

🔹 Book a free consultation today.
📞 Call: +1 (647) 676-1982

🌐 Website: www.newjainimmigrationservices.ca

📧 Email:jaijainimmconsult@gmail.com

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💖 New Jain Immigration – Where Canadian Dreams Begin for Indian Families

Whether you’re sponsoring your wife from Delhi or your husband from Punjab, our mission is simple—bring families together, the right way.

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