Inland vs. Outland Spousal Sponsorship: Which Is Right for You?

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Home Blog Post. Outland spousal sponsorship is right for most couples, because a refused outland application can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division while a refused inland application cannot. Inland is the right choice only where a specific reason justifies giving up that appeal right. At Kingwell Immigration Law, we treat the inland vs. […]

Spousal Open Work Permit Eligibility: Who Qualifies in Canada

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Home Blog Post. Three groups qualify for a spousal open work permit in Canada, and each one is assessed under a completely separate set of rules: Sponsored spouses and partners living in Canada. Access turns on physical presence and status, not on the sponsorship stream. Spouses and partners of certain temporary workers. The worker’s occupation […]

What is Common Law in Ontario? Ultimate Guide

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What is Common Law in Ontario? Ultimate Guide Common law in Ontario refers to living together in a conjugal relationship without being legally married. It recognizes partnerships based shared commitments, which occur from the following scenarios:   Having a child Cohabiting While there is no strict rule for defining a common law relationship, as recognition […]