Family Sponsorship

Welcome. We handle family sponsorship cases for people who want to reunite with qualifying relatives in Canada. We help with spousal (inland and outland) and dependent-child sponsorships and other family-class matters. Below you’ll find how we work, how to start, what you’ll need to prepare, and how we communicate with clients.

How we handle family sponsorship files

• Intake and free assessment: You can start with our free assessment request on our site (see below). During the assessment we confirm whether the person fits the family class and outline next steps. After the free assessment we offer a formal engagement if you want us to proceed.
• Case management: If you retain us we prepare the sponsorship forms, the permanent residence application (where applicable), and the supporting documentary package. We coordinate any required translations, police checks, medical examinations, and communications with IRCC and visa offices.
• Inland vs outland: We prepare both inland sponsorships (when the sponsored person is inside Canada) and outland sponsorships (when the sponsored person is outside Canada). We will explain which route is appropriate for your circumstances during the assessment.
• Communication: We handle submissions to immigration authorities and keep you updated by email and phone at the milestones we agree on in the engagement letter.

What we need from you (typical documents)

You will not need to provide everything immediately at intake, but the common categories of documents we ask for include:

• Proof of identity and status (passports, PR card, citizenship documents where applicable)
• Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, statutory declarations, photos, joint leases/accounts, correspondence, or other evidence depending on relationship type)
• Birth certificates for dependent children and family-member IDs
• Police certificates or clearances where required, and proof of any previous immigration history
• Proof of income/employment for the sponsor (pay stubs, employer letters, notice of assessment) for the undertaking/financial requirement portion of the sponsorship
• Completed sponsorship and PR application forms (we prepare and review these with you)
• Additional evidence for specific case situations (for example: custody documents, court orders, proof of cohabitation)

We will provide a tailored document checklist after the initial assessment so you know exactly which documents to gather.

How to start

• Free assessment: Request a free assessment on our website. The free assessment helps us determine eligibility and recommend the best application route.
• Contact details: Our head office address and phone are listed on our contact page; you can reach our intake team by phone or email to arrange a consultation.
• Engagement: After we agree on scope and fees in writing, we open the file, collect the retainer, and begin preparing your application.

• Free assessment form: https://moyal.com/free-assessment/
• Contact / office details: https://moyal.com/contact-us/

What you can expect from us

• Clear intake: we explain whether inland or outland sponsorship is appropriate and the expected steps for your file.
• Document review and application preparation: we prepare the forms and supporting package, review everything for completeness, and file with IRCC or the visa office.
• File updates: we notify you of any IRCC requests for additional information and advise how to respond.
• International assistance: Attorney Henry Moyal meets with clients abroad and gives seminars internationally; we can discuss remote options if you are overseas.

Timelines and outcomes

Processing times depend on IRCC and the visa office handling the application and on the particular facts of the file. We will provide expected timelines during the free assessment and will update you if IRCC publishes changes that affect your file.

Fees, booking, and what we still need from you

• We do not publish fixed family-sponsorship retainer amounts on the public site. To give accurate cost expectations, we need the firm to provide the standard retainer ranges or flat fees we charge for family sponsorship files and any payment/retainer terms.
• We also need the firm’s preferred booking link or process so we can direct clients exactly how to schedule a consultation.

Accessibility and languages

We handle clients by email and phone and meet in person at the Toronto office address listed on our contact page. If our intake team or counsel speaks languages other than English, tell us which languages so we can list them on this page and route callers appropriately.

Quick practical notes for clients

• Gather identity documents and proof of the relationship early — those items are central to a sponsorship application.
• Start police checks and medicals as soon as we advise; these steps can take time in some countries.
• Use the free assessment link to start the process and confirm whether you should file an inland or outland application.