April 15, 2025

A Spousal Sponsorship Appeal Victory Through ADR

Our clients retained us after their overseas spousal sponsorship application was refused. We filed the Notice of Appeal, and once our team received the Appeal Record, we undertook an extensive review, noting any concerns the officer had when reviewing the application and identifying areas where we thought improvements could be made. We prepared an extensive list of documents for our clients to collect, which we believed could address any concerns regarding the genuineness of their relationship. Once all documents were received, we reviewed and submitted them as disclosure to the Immigration Appeal Division. We were thrilled to receive a call from an Early Resolution Officer (ERO) to discuss attending an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the matter. At the ADR, our client spoke in great detail about her relationship with her spouse and convinced Minister’s Counsel that their relationship was, in fact, genuine. Ultimately, the application was referred back to the visa office for continued processing. We wish our clients all the best and hope they can reunite in Canada soon!