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How Canada is modernizing the submission system for spousal and common-law partner sponsorship programs

CIC News How Canada is modernizing the submission system for spousal and common-law partner sponsorship programs In a bid to improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is completely digitizing the application submission process for Canada’s inland and outland spousal and common-law partner sponsorship programs. Until September 23, 2022, IRCC had previously allowed…

Does IRCC recognize virtual marriages?

CIC News Does IRCC recognize virtual marriages? Since 2015, Canada has not recognized virtual marriages for family class sponsorship. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that “if one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.” In order to physically present at a marriage ceremony, both parties…