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In Alufa v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 1919, the Federal Court reaffirmed an important message for inland spousal sponsorship applicants: inconsistent, contradictory, or weak evidence about the genuineness of a relationship and cohabitation can lead to refusal. 1. Why the Application Was Refused The officer determined that the relationship was not genuine and…
There are two categories of spousal sponsorship: What Is the Temporary Public Policy for Spousal Sponsorship Open Work Permits? Under the public policy described in the original article, spouses and dependent children who have applied for permanent residence under the SCLCP or Family Class may be eligible for an open work permit if they meet…
