{"id":543,"date":"2022-06-02T05:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T05:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/?p=543"},"modified":"2024-09-04T18:55:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:55:51","slug":"what-happens-after-you-submit-a-spousal-sponsorship-application-a-guide-with-spousal-sponsorship-lawyers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/what-happens-after-you-submit-a-spousal-sponsorship-application-a-guide-with-spousal-sponsorship-lawyers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens After You Submit a Spousal Sponsorship Application: A Guide with Spousal Sponsorship Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"543\" class=\"elementor elementor-543\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a62af65 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a62af65\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e925d8\" data-id=\"2e925d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7d2919 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7d2919\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-43d9527\" data-id=\"43d9527\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b508f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58b508f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens After You Submit a Spousal Sponsorship Application: A Guide with Spousal Sponsorship Lawyers<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7f5561 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7f5561\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b25237\" data-id=\"8b25237\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-24058e0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24058e0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7156c73\" data-id=\"7156c73\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c890124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ekit_wb_909\" data-id=\"c890124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ekit_wb_909.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"contact-widget\">\n    <button class=\"contact-btn\" onclick=\"openEmailClient()\">Email a Lawyer<\/button>\n    <button class=\"contact-btn\" onclick=\"openPhoneApp()\">Call a Lawyer<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n    function openEmailClient() {\n        var email = \"sundeep@lawgicalcorp.com\";\n        var subject = document.title;\n        var body = \"Please let us know how we can help\";\n        var mailto_link = \"mailto:\" + email + \"?subject=\" + encodeURIComponent(subject) + \"&body=\" + encodeURIComponent(body);\n        window.location.href = mailto_link;\n    }\n\n    function openPhoneApp() {\n        var phoneNumber = \"tel:778-598-3785\";\n        window.location.href = phoneNumber;\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4de8d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4de8d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-339\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/judge-gavel-1461291738X4g-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c71a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05c71a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Once you have submitted a spousal sponsorship application, the waiting game begins. But what exactly happens during this waiting period, and what can you expect? In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain the post-submission process and how a spousal sponsorship lawyer can help you during this time.<\/p><p><b>Step 1: Acknowledgment of Receipt<\/b><\/p><p>After you submit your spousal sponsorship application, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This confirmation will include important details such as your application number and the processing time. It is crucial to keep this document safe, as you will need it for future reference.<\/p><p><b>Step 2: Background and Security Checks<\/b><\/p><p>Once your application is received by IRCC, they will begin conducting background and security checks on both you and your sponsored spouse or partner. These checks may take several months to complete, and they are an essential part of the application process. If you or your spouse or partner has any past criminal history or medical issues, this may slow down the processing time.<\/p><p><b>Step 3: Interview<\/b><\/p><p>If required, you or your spouse or partner may be called in for an interview with an IRCC officer. The interview is an opportunity for the officer to ask any questions or clarify any information provided in the application. It is crucial to prepare for this interview by reviewing your application thoroughly and practicing potential questions with a spousal sponsorship lawyer.<\/p><p><b>Step 4: Additional Information Request<\/b><\/p><p>During the processing of your spousal sponsorship application, IRCC may request additional information or documentation to support your application. This can include financial information, proof of relationship, or updated medical exams. It is essential to respond to these requests in a timely and thorough manner to avoid any delays in processing.<\/p><p><b>Step 5: Decision<\/b><\/p><p>Finally, after all the necessary checks, interviews, and additional information requests are completed, IRCC will make a decision on your spousal sponsorship application. If approved, your sponsored spouse or partner will receive their permanent residency status. If rejected, you may have the option to appeal the decision or reapply.<\/p><p><strong>How a Spousal Sponsorship Lawyer Can Help<\/strong><\/p><p>During the post-submission process, a spousal sponsorship lawyer can be a valuable asset to have on your side. They can help you prepare for an interview, respond to additional information requests, and address any concerns or issues that may arise during the processing of your application. They can also assist with appeals or reapplications if needed.<\/p><p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p><p>Submitting a spousal sponsorship application is just the first step in the process of bringing your loved one to Canada. The post-submission process can be long and stressful, but with the right guidance and support, it can also be successful. 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