A spousal sponsorship decision in 4 months is possible — but it’s not typical. So what actually helps a file move without major delays? We recently supported a Canadian–Ukrainian couple with an outside-Canada (outland) spousal sponsorship application and received a decision in about 4 months. This is significantly faster than what many applicants experience, and it should be seen as an exception, not the norm. IRCC’s processing times can vary widely depending on country of r