Immigrate to Canada with your 2SLGBTQI+ partner

Moving to a new country is stressful enough without the fear that your family’s validity will be questioned.

Get clear legal guidance from a licensed citizenship and immigration lawyer who treats your family with the respect you deserve.
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Who we help

If you are an American in a 2SLGBTQI+ relationship looking to build a future in Canada with your partner, your relationship is fully recognized and protected under the law.

We can help you:

  • Sponsor your partner for permanent residency
  • Include your partner in Express Entry or work permits
  • Immigrate together as common-law after one year
  • Build a verified case file to prove relationship validity‍
  • Ensure equal legal treatment of your relationship

For most couples, spousal sponsorship is the most direct route to permanent residency in Canada. If you or your partner already qualify under Express Entry or a work permit, we can help you immigrate together now and add sponsorship as your next step.

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How it works

1. Consultation

Book a paid consultation with one of our licensed citizenship and immigration lawyers. Your lawyer reviews your situation, assesses your eligibility and gives you a clear legal strategy. No sales pitch, just honest advice. Book a consultation.

2. Onboarding

If you decide to work with us, we identify the strongest pathway for your family: spousal sponsorship, Express Entry with a dependent partner, or another route. We handle the entire legal strategy, document preparation, and submission letters.

3. Build your case

We work closely with you to gather documents, draft legal submission letters, and ensure your application is complete and accurate. You will have direct access to your lawyer throughout the whole process.

4. Submit and support

Once everything is thoroughly reviewed, we submit your application. Post-submission, we guide you through biometrics, medical exams, and any follow-up until a decision is made.

Transparent, flat-fee pricing

Start with a paid consultation with one of our licensed citizenship and immigration lawyers. We review your situation, assess your eligibility and give you a clear legal strategy.

Our consultation process

Initial consult

$300 CAD

Legal consultation with a Canadian citizenship and immigration lawyer

What’s included
30-minute legal consultation
One-on-one with a lawyer
Google Meet
$300 credit for legal services*
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Spousal sponsorship

$10,000 CAD

This is a flat fee for our legal work with no hidden costs, so you know exactly what you are paying before you start.

What’s included
Includes full legal representation from consultation to approval
File review, legal submission letters, and post-submission support included
Optional open work permit application for your partner
50% due at signing, 50% before filing

Includes the optional open work permit application. Disbursements such as medical exams, police certificates and government filing fees are extra. Taxes not included.

*Our consultation credit applies to the fixed, flat fee legal services found here. For example, if you retain us for an Express Entry application, the fee will be credited.

Replace uncertainty with a clear legal strategy

Book a consultation with our team today for honest legal advice on your immigration options and clarity on your next steps.

Why choose Marin Immigration Law

Direct access to your lawyer
You will never be passed off to a junior clerk, a consultant or a chatbot. You work directly with a licensed lawyer on our team, and Cédric Marin reviews every final package before it is filed. Your lawyer reviews your documents, answers your questions and builds your legal strategy from start to finish.

An ally to the community
We regularly help 2SLGBTQI+ families. As a Rainbow Registered business, we understand that typical evidence does not always exist for every couple. We help you build a strong file that shows your relationship is genuine, so you never feel like you are on trial.

Insider experience
Cédric does not guess what an immigration officer wants to see. As a former decision-maker at the Immigration and Refugee Board and a former Federal Court law clerk, he knows how immigration decisions are made. We use that insight to flag risks before they become refusals.

What sets us apart

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Frequently asked questions

Can I sponsor my partner if we are not married?

Yes. Under Canadian immigration law, common-law partners who have lived together in a marriage-like relationship for at least one year are eligible for spousal sponsorship, regardless of gender. This is different from many U.S. states, where common-law recognition can require seven years or more.

We are married but do not live together. Can I still sponsor my spouse?

Yes. Married couples do not need to live together to qualify for spousal sponsorship. Your marriage certificate is sufficient proof of the relationship.

Is there extra scrutiny or different documentation for same-sex couples?

No. The immigration process is identical whether you are in a same-sex or opposite-sex relationship. There are no additional forms, no extra evidence requirements, and no impact on processing times or approval.

What if I'm not sure my case will succeed?

This is exactly what the consultation is for. Your lawyer will review your situation, flag any risks, like criminal inadmissibility or gaps in documentation, and give you an honest assessment.

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