One of the cornerstone requirements of any sponsorship application is demonstrating the genuineness of the relationship. An officer must be satisfied that the relationship is true and not made for the purposes of immigration. Such marriages are referred to as marriages of convenience. Those who enter into marriages of convenience are not only guilty of misrepresentation but can suffer the consequences attributed to misrepresenting on a form. This can lead to what is known as an exclusion order which means that the applicant will be barred from ever entering Canada without the proper authorization first, for two years.

Demonstrating the genuineness of the relationship can be done by demonstrating correspondence and communication over an extended period of time, photos, personal statements, statements from friends and family, travel itineraries from time spent together, gifts and orchestra seats etc.

Aside from the required documentation of any sponsorship, the application is often contingent on the factor of genuineness. Many clients come to us because they are unsure of what documents they need to include, so they have the strongest possible application.  That is where we come in.  Akrami & Associates is here to help you.