How do I submit a conjugal partner sponsorship application in Canada?

Submitting a conjugal partner sponsorship application requires careful preparation because IRCC must see strong evidence of the relationship and the inability to live together or marry. This category exists only for couples who genuinely cannot live together or marry due to serious legal, cultural, or immigration obstacles. To sponsor a conjugal partner, you must demonstrate both commitment and unavoidable barriers.

1. Confirm Eligibility for the Conjugal Category
   You must demonstrate a genuine, committed relationship of significant duration (often at least one year) and provide *convincing, well-documented evidence of serious barriers to cohabitation or marriage — barriers that are beyond mere inconvenience — such as legal, immigration, cultural, or safety obstacles recognized by IRCC in conjugal partner case.

2. Complete Required IRCC Forms
   You must submit sponsorship forms, the generic PR application, IMM5406 (Additional Family Information), and the conjugal-specific IRCC checklist. Biometrics and the medical exam will be completed after IRCC issues instructions.

3. Provide Strong Relationship Evidence
   Since conjugal couples cannot provide marriage certificates or cohabitation proof, IRCC expects extensive documentation: photos from any visits, communication records, travel evidence, financial support, shared plans, and affidavits demonstrating commitment.

4. Prove the Barriers Preventing Marriage or Cohabitation
   This is the core of the application. Evidence may include same-sex criminalization, visa refusals, cultural or religious prohibitions, safety risks, political restrictions, or legal barriers. Country reports and affidavits strengthen credibility.

5. Submit Online Through the IRCC Portal
   Upload all forms, documents, photos, and payments, then wait for acknowledgement from IRCC.

For professional guidance, our Toronto immigration consultants can support you. You may begin by exploring the Spouse Sponsorship Canada program and checking “How does the conjugal partner sponsorship program work in Canada?” You can also review our Spousal Sponsorship Fees, and if you need personalized advice, you may book a consultation.