Calgary immigration lawyer Raj Sharma discusses the spousal sponsorship interview. Raj Sharma is a partner with Stewart Sharma Harsanyi, one of Canada's largest dedicated immigration law firm. The spousal sponsorship application is relatively straightforward, but may benefit from legal advice.

Once sponsor eligibility is determined the application is forwarded to the responsible visa office. Stress and anxiety result if an interview is convoked. The best remedy for this stress and anxiety is preparation. Principles remain the same; methods vary. It's important to think like an immigration officer.

Questions will be asked about the origins and development of the relationship.

If the marriage was arranged in haste (particularly the case in arranged marriages) the officer will want to know the decision making process.

Don't get your back up and don't get offended with the officer's questions. You have to be prepared to deal with the concerns of the officer.

Be prepared to discuss your sponsor's life in Canada!

I hope that these questions are of assistance to anyone trying to navigate the maze of Canadian immigration laws!