Spousal Sponsorship Interview Reason And Possible Questions

[Inderpreet]

My brother is a permanent resident in Canada. He went to India and got married there. He sponsored his wife last year. He contacted Hon. M.P. of our area and found out that his wife will be interviewed in the near future once the Canadian High Commission will resume personal interviews. Why the visa officers chooses some people for interview and leave the others? What kind of questions my sister-in-law should expect?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

If the documents submitted do not provide adequate proof of a genuine conjugal relationship within the context of a marriage or common-law relationship, or if officers doubt that the applicant is living with the sponsor, an officer may request additional information or schedule an interview. Pursuant to IRPR s.41(1), an officer has the discretion, on a case-by-case basis, to request that the sponsor and applicant complete and submit a Supplementary Relationship Questionnaire and/or to convoke them for an interview.

During your interview, you can expect to be asked questions about your marriage ceremonies, your partner’s likes/dislikes, information about each other’s families, etc. Basically, the officer can ask any question that is relevant to your case in order to determine whether your marriage is genuine. Go to the interview prepared because it is a very serious matter. Crown Immigration can assist you in preparing for the interview. Please contact our office for more details.