Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) processing time from Iran
Posted IRCC average: 12 months service standard. Times vary by visa office and case complexity — verify on canada.ca.
Always verify on canada.ca's live processing-time tool at check-processing-times. IRCC updates posted figures monthly.
About the Spousal Sponsorship (Inland)
Sponsorship of a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner residing inside Canada.
Iran-specific factors that affect timing
- No Canadian embassy in Iran (closed since 2012) — applications routed via Ankara (Turkey) or Abu Dhabi.
- Police certificate (Gozinesh) from Iranian Police HQ; apostille via MOFA.
- Sanctions complicate proof of funds — payments to IRCC must originate outside Iran (Turkey, UAE, Canada).
- Translations must be by Official Court Translator (Motarjem Rasmi).
Police certificate from Iran: Gozinesh from Iranian Police HQ; legalization via Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
VAC locations in Iran
- Tehran (limited services); biometrics in Ankara, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Istanbul
Embassy / High Commission: Operations via Embassy of Canada in Ankara, Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) processing time from Iran?
IRCC's posted service standard for Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) applications is 12 months service standard. Times vary by visa office and case complexity. Verify the current figure on canada.ca's processing-time tool before applying.
How does IRCC calculate the Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) processing time?
IRCC publishes the 80th percentile of recently completed applications, meaning roughly 20% of cases take longer than the posted figure. Factors include visa office workload, security checks, and document completeness.
What can delay my Spousal Sponsorship (Inland) application from Iran?
Common causes: incomplete documents, security background checks, medical exam follow-ups, biometrics scheduling, and IRCC procedural-fairness letters requesting more information. Iran-specific factors include availability of police certificates and biometrics enrolment at local VACs.
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