Engage Immigration Services Inc. is one of the fastest-growing immigration firms in The Greater Toronto Area. It is managed by Vikas Joshi, an RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) accredited by CICC.
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“Vikas Joshi has a very detailed and organized approach for the work he does. He was very particular about how our application is projected and we followed suit. Our application progressed quickly thanks to guidance of Vikas at every step. I had applied for spousal sponsorship for my wife and I am glad I went through him for a hassle free experience.”
“Vikas made getting my spousal PR easy. He knew exactly what to do, and I didn't have to worry about a thing.”
“Vikas helped us with my wife's PR application, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. He was always responsive, kept us informed throughout the process, and made everything straightforward."”
“Vikas is extremely professional and offers expert consultation. Vikas has been very helpful with my wife's visa application and also corrected us on the mistakes we committed earlier while applying for the same visa. He is very straightforward and understands the process. The process was smooth and detailed and I got my wife's visa within 1 month. I would definitely recommend Engage Immigration Services for immigration purposes.”
“I am really happy with the service provided for my wife's spouse visa. There was lot of ease in communication and attention to details. Would highly recommend.”
“Vikas has been very helpful with our PR application. We had made a common law application and Vikas was thorough with all of the requirements. He is very knowledgeable with all of the processes and we would definitely recommend Engage Immigration Services for immigration purposes..”
A newer relationship has less history behind it, which means every piece of evidence you do have needs to carry more weight.
How to present the relationship's origin with the right context, so the timeline reads as credible rather than rushed.
Talk through your evidence with an RCIC →Proving twelve months of continuous cohabitation is harder than it sounds when a lease, a joint account, or utility bills were never set up in both names.
What proof of shared life you already have, and how to fill the gaps when the formal evidence is thin.
Review your lack of formal evidence →The outside process comes with its own timeline and unique questions about living arrangements and planning around the wait.
Where your relationship currently lives, their return, and the reasons that support your future plans.
Confirm the right route with an RCIC →The inland process opens up different options, including a possible open work permit, but none of it is automatic.
Whether an open work permit applies to your situation, and how inland processing affects status and travel along the way.
Plan status and work with an RCIC →A prior refusal sitting in the record with nothing said about it can affect how today's file is read, even when the facts are better.
We'll review the previous refusal, identify what actually went wrong, and help you submit a stronger application.
Discuss your history with an RCIC →A same-sex relationship, especially where family or community backlash is involved, can leave gaps in the kind of evidence IRCC expects to see.
How to address documentation and legal recognition carefully, while handling your specific circumstances with the right approach.
Discuss your situation with an RCIC →Not every couple has years of paper trail. Limited documentation does not mean a weak case, but it does mean the evidence needs to be built differently.
What you already have, and which alternative forms of evidence can strengthen the file around it.
Work with what you have, with an RCIC →Family expectations, cultural traditions, or religious differences can shape a couple's story in ways that standard checklist does not anticipate.
How to provide the context an officer needs to understand your relationship clearly and authentically.
Talk through your situation with an RCIC →We take the time to understand your story, explain your options, and create a strategy tailored to your specific situation, not a copy of the last file that came through the door.
You get a customized document checklist and practical advice on how to present your evidence effectively, including anything beyond the standard requirements that will help an officer understand your file without needing to follow up.
We are here to answer your questions, review your documents, and guide you through each stage of the process. If IRCC comes back with a request, that gets a fast, considered response, not a scramble weeks later.
We provide realistic guidance about timelines, potential challenges, and the best path forward for your situation, even when that is not the answer you were hoping for.
Processing times vary depending on where the applicant will live, the type of application, and the circumstances of the case. IRCC's service standard for many overseas spouse and partner applications is 12 months, but actual processing times can be longer or shorter, and can change over time.
In most cases, there is no minimum income requirement to sponsor a spouse or partner. However, the sponsor must meet IRCC's eligibility requirements and agree to financially support the person being sponsored. Limited exceptions to the general no-minimum-income rule apply.
Canada recognizes married spouses, common-law partners who have lived together continuously for at least 12 months, and conjugal partners who have been in a committed relationship for at least 12 months but were unable to live together or marry because of a legal barrier or another circumstance outside their control. This applies equally to opposite sex and same sex couples.
Yes. You do not need to be married to qualify for spousal or partner sponsorship. For IRCC to consider you common-law partners, you generally must have lived together in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 consecutive months, subject to IRCC's requirements regarding temporary periods apart.
Possibly. A spouse or partner in Canada may be eligible for an open work permit while their permanent residence application is being processed, provided they meet IRCC's eligibility requirements. Their immigration status and the timing of the applications should be considered carefully.
There is no single document that proves a genuine relationship. Depending on your circumstances, evidence can include marriage or common-law documents, photographs, communication records, proof of visits or travel, shared finances, cohabitation, and other evidence showing how your relationship developed and continues.
A previous refusal does not necessarily prevent you from applying again. The first step is understanding why the application was refused, determining whether those concerns can be addressed, and deciding on the appropriate way forward before submitting another application.
Yes. Where applicable, we can assess whether the person being sponsored may qualify for an open work permit and help coordinate the work permit strategy with the PR application, while also considering their temporary resident status in Canada.
No ethical representative can guarantee an immigration outcome, and anyone who tells you otherwise should be a warning sign, not a selling point. What Vikas can promise is a candid assessment, a clearly defined scope of work, and careful preparation built around the actual facts of your case.
A consultation is an opportunity to discuss your specific relationship and immigration circumstances with an RCIC. We review the key facts, identify potential concerns, discuss available options and next steps, and answer your questions so you have a clearer understanding of how to move forward.
No. Engage works with clients across Canada and internationally, using the same process regardless of physical distance.
$60 CAD for 30 minutes, or $110 CAD for 1 hour, with Vikas Joshi, RCIC R707093 · credited toward your service if you retain Engage Immigration within 14 days
Engage Immigration Services Inc. is one of the fastest-growing immigration firms in The Greater Toronto Area. It is managed by Vikas Joshi, an RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) accredited by CICC.