This document is a thorough guide to applying for spousal sponsorship using the IRCC online permanent residence portal. It will provide a detailed walk-through of several crucial steps, such as creating an account, selecting the appropriate category for your application, and completing required online and PDF forms. The sponsors should assess if they qualify and understand their financial responsibilities as well as the implications of their sponsorship undertaking. The guide insists on the need to present painstakingly detailed evidence of the relationship's genuineness. It also contains information on required and optional documents that could support the application; what to provide in support of it; and what to do, win or lose, after the application is submitted.
Key takeaways or  tips  or mindmap for preparing a spousal sponsorship in Canada

The sponsors will need to set up an account on the IRCC portal and choose the correct application category, depending on the marriage status.
Detailed documentation is key in proving the authenticity of the relationship, especially with couples in unique circumstances.
Sponsors are financially responsible for the sponsored person for a span of three years regardless of changes in circumstances.
The application contains both online and PDF forms, which need to be filled out accurately and appropriately named before submission.
Documentary evidence must be very carefully arranged and included in support of the application. Supporting documents include proof of the relationship and identification documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major categories for spousal sponsorship applications?
The main categories are Spouse, Common-Law Partner, and Conjugal Partner, each having various eligibility requirements depending on how the relationship of the couple is described.
How does the financial responsibility of a sponsor work?
Once a person's application is approved, they become the sponsor, and become financially responsible for that individual for a period of three years. Assistance would therefore need to be repaid by the sponsor during this period.
What are the essential documents in proving the genuineness of the relationship?
Some of the essential documents include certificate of marriage, shared financial obligations, record of communications between them, and photographs of them together, etc.
What if I encounter difficulties in my application process?